The standard DCA bot uses the Dollar-Cost Averaging method, placing additional buy orders at set percentage intervals below your base order when price moves against you. This helps lower your average entry price.
But not all traders use “buy the dip” strategies. Some prefer precise entries at both higher and lower prices, based on chart levels, market structure, or momentum.
Custom Price Ladder lets you manually set:
Deviation % from the base order (above or below)
Exact size of each averaging order
Maximum orders placed on the exchange at one time
Optional conditions before placing an order
This flexibility means you can average down, average up, or combine both in the same bot.
Note: Custom Price Ladder is currently available in BETA mode. Features and settings may change before full release. Learn more in What is BETA testing mode?
When to Use Custom Price Ladder
Traders may prefer Custom Price Ladder for:
Breakouts – stacking entries above the base order to build into strength.
Support zone trading – staggering entries below the base order to capture dips.
Swing setups – combining large and small orders at key % levels.
Non-linear scaling – irregular spacing and variable order sizes.
Dual-side scaling – adding to both dips and rallies in the same bot.
How It Differs from Standard DCA
Feature | Standard DCA | Custom Price Ladder |
Order spacing | Even % steps below base | Any % above/below base |
Order size | Fixed or multiplier-based | Exact value per order |
Averaging up | Not supported | Fully supported |
Control over execution | Automated per settings | Full manual control |
Best for | Smoothing into dips | Targeted, strategic trades |
Example 1: Breakout Strategy (Averaging Up)
You expect BTC/USDT to rally and want to scale in as momentum builds.
Deviation from Base | Order Size |
+0.8% | 30 USDT |
+1.5% | 40 USDT |
+3.0% | 60 USDT |
Here, all orders are above the base order and adding to the position only if price rises.
Example 2: Buy-the-Dip Strategy (Averaging Down)
You want to lower your average entry on pullbacks.
Deviation from Base | Order Size |
-1.0% | 50 USDT |
-2.5% | 70 USDT |
-4.0% | 90 USDT |
Orders trigger only if price drops to your preset levels.
Example 3: Dual-Side Scaling (Averaging Up & Down)
You want to catch both upward momentum and discounted pullbacks.
Deviation from Base | Order Size |
+0.5% | 40 USDT |
-1.5% | 50 USDT |
+1.2% | 60 USDT |
-3.5% | 80 USDT |
This setup builds into breakouts and buys dips, letting you adapt to both directions without running two bots.
