OKX offers customizable crypto trading bots to help traders automate strategies across spot, futures, and arbitrage markets. This guide covers:
- Accessing OKX Trading Bots
Types of Trading Bots
- Spot Grid Bot
- Futures Grid Bot
- Spot DCA (Martingale) Bot
- Price Lock Bot
- Smart Portfolio Bot
- Recurring Buy Bot
- Arbitrage Bot
- Iceberg Orders
- TWAP Orders
- Stopping a Bot
Accessing OKX Trading Bots
Step 1
Log in to your OKX account via the Sign In button on the homepage. Use your email/phone and password, or scan the QR code with the OKX app.
Step 2
Complete two-factor authentication (2FA) and click Continue.
Step 3
Hover over Trade in the top menu and select Trading Bot.
Step 4
Explore bot strategies like Grid, DCA, and Arbitrage on the Trading Bot dashboard.
Types of OKX Trading Bots
1. Spot Grid Bot
Automates buy-low/sell-high orders within a user-defined price range. Supports:
- Manual Grids: Custom price intervals.
- AI Strategy: Optimizes parameters based on historical price data.
👉 Learn how to use Spot Grid Bot
2. Futures Grid Bot
Trades futures contracts with three strategies:
- Long (bullish)
- Short (bearish)
- Neutral
Note: Leverage increases risk.
3. Spot DCA (Martingale) Bot
Averages purchase prices by buying at intervals. Features:
- Flexible entry points (technical indicators).
- Continuous trading cycles.
4. Price Lock Bot
Guarantees partial order execution at a preferred price, even if the market doesn’t reach the target.
5. Smart Portfolio Bot
Automatically rebalances portfolios based on:
- Scheduled (time-based) rebalancing.
- Threshold (percentage deviation) rebalancing.
6. Recurring Buy Bot
DCA strategy for up to 20 cryptocurrencies. Supports:
- USDT purchases.
- Credit/debit card buys.
7. Arbitrage Bot
Exploits price disparities between:
- Funding Rates: Delta-neutral spot/perpetual positions.
- Spread Arbitrage: Futures/spot price gaps.
Advanced users only.
8. Iceberg Orders
Splits large orders into smaller chunks to minimize market impact.
9. TWAP Orders
Executes large trades evenly over time to reduce slippage.
Stopping a Trading Bot
Step 1
Navigate to Bots under the trading dashboard.
Step 2
Click Stop next to the active bot.
Step 3
Choose to hold assets or convert to USDT, then confirm.
FAQs
Q1: Which bot is best for beginners?
A1: Spot Grid or Recurring Buy Bots—easy to configure with low risk.
Q2: Can I use multiple bots simultaneously?
A2: Yes, but monitor performance to avoid conflicting strategies.
Q3: Are trading bots profitable?
A3: Results vary based on market conditions and strategy. Backtest first.
👉 Start automating trades with OKX Bots
Disclaimer: Trading bots involve risk. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.