Where to run a trading bot: platform overview 2025
Choosing a platform is an important decision. It affects fund safety, setup convenience, and cost.
Two approaches:
Exchange built-in bots
Pros: free, no API needed, funds stay on exchange, simple setup. Cons: limited strategies.
Third-party services
Pros: more strategies, support for many exchanges. Cons: paid subscriptions, API key required, more complex setup.
| Platform | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Binance | DCA and Grid | Free — ref |
| Bybit | DCA, Grid, Martingale | Convenient interface — ref |
| OKX | Grid, DCA, Arbitrage | ref |
| KuCoin | DCA and Grid | ref |
| 3Commas | Third-party service | 20+ exchanges, subscription |
| Pionex | Built-in bots | 16 free bots |
For beginners
Binance or Bybit — free, no API, simple interface.
For intermediate
Pionex or 3Commas — more strategies, but may have subscription costs.
For advanced
TradingView Pine Script or Python + CCXT.
Important
Never provide an API key with withdrawal rights.