How to Use OKX's Crypto Trading Bots

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Automated trading has transformed the way investors interact with cryptocurrency markets. With OKX’s suite of crypto trading bots, traders can implement advanced strategies without constant manual oversight. Whether you're aiming to capitalize on market volatility, average your entry prices, or exploit arbitrage opportunities, OKX offers a range of tools designed for both beginners and experienced traders.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know about accessing and using OKX’s powerful trading bots—covering their features, ideal use cases, and how to stop them when needed.

Accessing OKX’s Trading Bots

Getting started with automated trading on OKX is simple and intuitive.

Step 1:
Log in to your OKX account via the homepage. Click Login in the top-right corner, enter your credentials (email or phone number and password), and proceed.

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Step 2:
Complete any active two-factor authentication (2FA) steps to secure your login.

Step 3:
Once logged in, hover over Trade in the main navigation and select Trading Bot from the dropdown menu.

Step 4:
You’ll be directed to the Trading Bot dashboard, where you can explore various bot types—including Grid, DCA, Arbitrage, and Slicing bots—each tailored for specific market conditions and trading goals.

Overview of OKX Trading Bot Types

OKX provides a diverse selection of crypto trading bots based on proven strategies:

Among these, Spot Grid, Recurring Buy, and Smart Portfolio are beginner-friendly, while Arbitrage, Iceberg, and TWAP bots cater to more advanced users due to their complexity and risk profiles.

What Is the Spot Grid Bot?

The Spot Grid bot operates by placing buy and sell orders within a user-defined price range. It creates multiple “grid lines” between an upper and lower price limit. When the asset price hits a higher grid line, the bot sells; when it drops to a lower line, it buys—profiting from market oscillations.

Users can either set custom parameters or use AI-driven recommendations based on historical price data. While AI settings offer optimized backtested configurations, manual setups provide greater control for seasoned traders.

This strategy works best in sideways or moderately volatile markets where price fluctuates within a predictable range.

Understanding the Futures Grid Bot

Similar to its spot counterpart, the Futures Grid bot uses a grid-based approach but applies it to futures contracts. It supports three modes: Long, Short, and Neutral, allowing traders to profit regardless of market direction.

A key advantage? Leverage. Unlike spot trading, futures allow traders to open larger positions with less capital. However, leverage increases both potential gains and risks—making proper risk management essential.

Due to the added complexity of margin requirements and liquidation risks, this bot is recommended for users familiar with derivatives trading.

Spot DCA (Martingale) Bot Explained

The Spot DCA bot automates dollar-cost averaging by purchasing assets at regular intervals or based on technical triggers. This helps reduce emotional decision-making and smooth out entry costs over time.

Unique features include:

This bot is ideal for long-term investors who believe in an asset’s upside but want to mitigate downside risk through staggered entries.

Dip Sniper: Buy Low Automatically

Designed for opportunistic buyers, the Dip Sniper bot ensures part of your order executes at a predefined low price—even if the market briefly dips below it. This allows you to capture favorable entry points during sudden price drops.

For example, if you set a dip target at $50,000 for Bitcoin and the price briefly touches $49,800 before rebounding, the bot will still fill part of your order near that low point.

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This tool empowers traders to automate contrarian strategies without needing to monitor charts constantly.

Peak Sniper: Sell at the Top

Complementing Dip Sniper, Peak Sniper helps traders sell high. By setting a target price, the bot guarantees partial execution at or near that peak—even if the price only briefly spikes above it.

It’s perfect for maximizing profits during volatile rallies when timing the top is difficult manually.

Both Dip and Peak Sniper bots help eliminate FOMO and panic selling by enforcing disciplined execution.

Smart Portfolio Bot: Auto-Rebalance Your Holdings

The Smart Portfolio bot maintains your desired asset allocation by automatically rebalancing when deviations occur.

Two trigger modes:

You can include up to 10 cryptocurrencies and assign individual weightings (e.g., 50% BTC, 30% ETH, 20% SOL). If BTC surges and grows from 50% to 60% of your portfolio, the bot sells some BTC and buys underweight assets.

This passive strategy keeps your portfolio aligned with your long-term investment thesis.

Recurring Buy Bot: Set-and-Forget Investing

The Recurring Buy bot automates dollar-cost averaging by purchasing selected cryptocurrencies at regular intervals (daily, weekly, monthly). You can schedule buys for up to 20 different coins using USDT or fiat via credit/debit card.

This strategy removes emotion from investing and is excellent for building long-term positions in assets you believe in—regardless of short-term price swings.

Ideal for new investors or those with steady income looking to accumulate crypto over time.

Arbitrage Trading Bot: Profit From Price Differences

The Arbitrage bot captures profits from price discrepancies across markets on OKX. It creates delta-neutral positions to minimize directional risk.

Available modes:

While highly effective, arbitrage involves complex mechanics and counterparty risks. Best suited for experienced traders comfortable with derivatives.

Iceberg Orders: Hide Large Trades

Iceberg Orders split large volumes into smaller chunks to avoid moving the market. This minimizes slippage and prevents other traders from detecting your full intent.

Available across Spot, Futures, Perpetuals, Margin, and Options markets, this feature lets you define:

Useful for institutional-sized trades or entering/exiting positions quietly in low-liquidity markets.

TWAP Bot: Execute Trades Over Time

The Time Weighted Average Price (TWAP) bot spreads large orders over a specified period to reduce market impact. Like Iceberg orders, it aims for stealthy execution—but focuses on time distribution rather than volume slicing.

You can choose:

Perfect for executing big trades without triggering sharp price movements.

How to Stop a Trading Bot

To halt an active bot:

  1. Go to the Bots tab in your trading dashboard.
  2. Locate the active trade and click Stop.
  3. Choose whether to keep the traded asset or convert it back to USDT.
  4. Confirm your choice.

Once stopped, the trade moves to the History section for tracking performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are OKX trading bots safe to use?
A: Yes. Bots operate within your account with defined parameters. However, always understand the risks involved—especially with leveraged or complex strategies like futures grid or arbitrage.

Q: Can I run multiple bots at once?
A: Absolutely. You can manage several bots simultaneously across different pairs and strategies.

Q: Do I need coding skills to use these bots?
A: No. All bots are fully configurable through an intuitive UI—no programming required.

Q: What happens if my bot runs out of funds?
A: The bot will pause until sufficient balance is available. You’ll receive notifications if orders fail due to insufficient funds.

Q: Can I modify a bot after launching it?
A: Some settings can be adjusted before stopping the bot, but major changes require stopping and recreating the bot.

Q: Is there a fee for using trading bots?
A: There’s no additional fee for using bots. Standard trading fees apply based on your tier and volume.

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