Trading bots on Bybit allow you to automate trading 24/7, earn even while you sleep, and minimize the emotional factor. In this article, we will take a detailed look at:
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Types of bots (spot and futures)
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AI bots and DCA
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Risk management strategies
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Demo mode and testing
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Bot comparison, settings and options
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FAQ and tips for beginners
1. Types of trading bots
1.1 Spot bots
Spot Grid Bot
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Trades real coins (BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA)
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Buys when it falls and sells when it rises
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Effective in a sideways market
Bot settings:
| Couple | Lower price | Top price | Number of orders | Estimated profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOL/USDT | 120 $ | 185 $ | 20 | ~2.7% per order |
| BTC/USDT | 28 000 $ | 32 000 $ | 15 | ~3% per order |
| ETH/USDT | 1 800 $ | 2 200 $ | 20 | ~2.5% per order |
Tip: It is convenient for beginners to use AI Strategy so that the bot itself calculates the optimal levels.
1.2 AI Bot (Intelligent Portfolio)
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Asset rebalancing: sells rising coins, buys falling ones
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You can create your own portfolio or choose a ready-made one
Portfolio example:
| Assets | Fraction |
|---|---|
| BTC | 40% |
| ADT | 40% |
| DOGE | 20% |
Functions:
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Current portfolio balance
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Yield in percentage
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Rebalance button
1.3 Futures bots
Futures Grid Bot
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Trading contracts with leverage
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Works for long and short
| Regime | Description |
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| AI Strategy | Automatically suggests price range, number of grids, leverage |
| Manual | Set the parameters yourself |
Risk parameters:
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Isolated margin — limits loss to the transaction amount
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Cross margin — uses the entire balance to hold the position
Beginner recommendation: shoulder X2–X5
1.4 DCA Bot
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Averages the asset price when falling
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Works on spot and futures
DCA settings:
| Couple | Frequency | Orders | Min. amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADA/USDT | 1 time per day | 10 | 50 $ |
| BTC/USDT | 1 time in 3 hours | 20 | 100 $ |
| ETH/USDT | 1 time in 6 hours | 15 | 80 $ |
Tip: buying more often is a more stable result, but requires more capital.
2. Bot management
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My bots - all active strategies
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Actions: set, stop, copy, share
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History - completed bots with profitability
Bot rating:
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Top strategies from other users
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Filtering: profitability, popularity, type
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Can be copied and tested
3. Demo mode
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Risk-free bot testing
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Supports spot grid, DCA, CTA
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Virtual money helps to understand the mechanics
Tip: test strategies on a demo account before launching real funds.
4. Guidance and advice
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Bots do not guarantee profit - they are an automation tool
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Divide the deposit among several bots
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Start with an AI strategy and a small leverage
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Use stop-loss and take-profit to control risks
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Follow the market and news in the Telegram channel
5. Bot Comparison
| Bot type | Market | Function | Risk | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Grid | Spot | Buy/sell on swings | Low | Beginners |
| AI Bot | Spot | Portfolio rebalancing | Average | Beginners/Intermediate |
| Futures Grid | Futures | Trading contracts with leverage | High | Experienced |
| DCA Bot | Spot/Futures | Price averaging | Average | All |
6. FAQ on trading bots
Question: Can I use bots with real money right away?
Answer: It is recommended to test the demo mode first to understand the mechanics.
Question: What leverage is safe for beginners?
Answer: X2–X5. A higher leverage increases the risk of liquidation.
Question: How to choose the right trading pair?
Answer: Focus on trading volumes and asset stability.
Question: What to do when the price jumps sharply?
Answer: Use a trailing grid and stop-losses to automatically protect positions.
7. Schemes and strategies
Spot Grid Scheme:
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Each order buys below the previous one and sells above it
Futures Grid Scheme:
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Long: buy the contract when it falls → sell when it rises
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Short: sell the contract when it rises → close when it falls