3Commas is crypto trading software that connects to your exchange and helps you place smarter orders, automate strategies, and track your results in one place.
3Commas started in 2017 as a small personal tool and has grown into software used by traders around the world across many major exchanges. In October 2019, 3Commas became an official partner of Binance, which was an important milestone in its history.
Here is a simple overview of the main tools you get and how they can help.
Main Advantages of 3Commas
Backtesting is like a time machine for your strategy. You tell 3Commas how you would trade, and it replays real historical price data to show how that idea would have performed in the past.
With 3Commas backtesting you can:
Test DCA and Grid bot strategies on real historical market data without risking real funds
Compare different settings, such as entry rules, averaging logic, and take profit levels
See simple stats like profit and loss, drawdown, and win rate before you launch a real bot
Backtesting is available on the current subscription plans, including the Free plan, with monthly limits that depend on your plan. It is not available on some older Legacy plans.
Backtesting uses past data. It can help you avoid obviously bad ideas, but it cannot guarantee future results.
2. AI Assistant
The AI Assistant is a built in smart helper you can chat with inside 3Commas.
You can use it to:
Describe a DCA bot strategy in plain language and get a ready to use configuration
Run quick backtests on those DCA strategies
Ask questions about 3Commas tools and settings in simple language
Understand what a setting does without hunting through menus
Right now, the AI Assistant focuses on DCA bots. It does not manage existing bots or create SmartTrades, Grid bots, or other bot types.
The AI Assistant is available on the current Starter, Pro, and Expert plans, including active trials. It does not provide financial advice. You always decide whether to launch or change a strategy.
3. SmartTrade
SmartTrade is your advanced manual trading terminal inside 3Commas.
With SmartTrade you can:
Place trades on multiple connected exchanges from a single interface
Combine several order types in one plan, such as:
Stop Loss, Trailing Stop Loss, and Move to Breakeven to limit losses
Take Profit, Multiple Take Profit Targets, and Trailing Take Profit to lock in gains
Trade both Spot and Futures, depending on what your exchange account supports
You keep full control. SmartTrade helps you plan entries and exits more precisely and lets 3Commas handle the actual order placement.
4. Grid Bot
A Grid Bot automates a simple idea: buy lower, sell higher, again and again, inside a price range that you define.
Think of it as setting up a ladder of buy and sell orders. When the price moves up and down inside that ladder, the bot keeps buying and selling for you.
With Grid Bots you can:
Set a lower and upper price and let the bot work inside that range
Use it on assets that move sideways or bounce between levels
Turn on advanced tools like:
Backtesting to check your grid idea on past prices
Trailing Up and Trailing Down so the grid can follow the market if it drifts up or down
Grid Bots are available on supported Spot and Futures exchanges that you connect to 3Commas.
DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) bots help you avoid going all in at a single price. Instead, they build a position step by step.
DCA Bots can:
Split your entry into several Averaging Orders so you buy more when the price goes against you within your planned risk
Use Multiple Take Profit to close a trade in parts as the price moves in your favor
Use simplified modes like QFL (Quick Fingers Luc) to get started faster
Use trading signals from the Marketplace for Spot, Futures, and Margin strategies if you prefer to follow external signals
You can configure DCA Bots with the AI Assistant and backtesting so you are not guessing your settings.
6. Signal Bot
Signal Bots let you automate trading based on external alerts instead of signals found inside 3Commas.
You can:
Send signals from TradingView, webhooks, or your own code
Trade on exchanges such as Binance, OKX, Bybit, and more from one 3Commas interface
Design strategies that react to:
Custom indicators
News or events
Even things like activity on X, if you convert them into webhooks
Key benefits of Signal Bots:
Alert based actions for seamless automation when your conditions are met
Clear signal history, bot performance, and logs so you can see what happened and when
Flexible position building and reduction using signals, including multiple take profit steps
See all your connected exchange balances and strategies in one place.
You can:
Link your exchange accounts via API and see balances and performance in a single dashboard
Create your own portfolios with chosen assets and target allocations
Explore and copy portfolios created by other users and compare profitability
Use tools like:
“Sell all to USDT” or “Sell all to BTC” on supported exchanges
Virtual Portfolio to simulate a portfolio without placing real trades
Portfolio tools help you understand your big picture, not just individual trades.
Educational Resources
The 3Commas blog publishes regular articles with:
Practical case studies and user stories
Explanations of trading strategies for different market conditions
Tips on how to use 3Commas tools more effectively
These articles are written to be accessible even if you are new to automated trading.
For structured learning, you can use:
Trading School courses for both beginners and advanced users
Getting Started guides that explain:
The Beginner FAQ and other Help Center collections that answer common questions
If you are completely new, you can start here and move step by step.
FAQs
Is 3Commas Safe?
Security is a high priority:
Your funds stay on your exchange. 3Commas does not hold your coins and cannot withdraw them if you use standard API settings.
You connect exchanges using API keys and can restrict them to trading only.
3Commas works with major exchanges and continuously improves security practices.
You can learn more in the dedicated 3Commas Security article.
3Commas does not offer financial or investment advice. You remain responsible for your own trading decisions.
Where Can I Learn the Basics?
If you are just starting out:
Open the Beginners Guide inside the app for a simple product tour
Read the Beginner FAQ for short answers to common questions
Check the “Onboarding and Core Setup” collection for step by step tutorials
These resources are written for people with little or no trading experience.
How to Get Started?
A simple way to start is:
Connect one exchange account to 3Commas
Decide how you want to trade:
Manual trading with SmartTrade
Automated trading with DCA or Grid Bots
Signal based trading with Signal Bots
If you are new, begin with:
DCA or Grid bot backtesting on the Free plan
Very small real positions with conservative settings once you feel comfortable
If your plan includes the AI Assistant, you can also ask it to build a first DCA bot idea for you and then adjust the settings.
Do I Need to Transfer Funds to 3Commas?
No.
Your funds remain in your exchange account at all times
3Commas has no access to withdraw or transfer funds.
3Commas uses API keys to place and manage orders on your behalf
You can remove or change API keys from either your exchange or 3Commas at any time
Always keep your API keys private. Never share secret keys with anyone.
How Do I Connect an Exchange to 3Commas?
Use Fast Connect for Binance, OKX, Bybit, and more for a quick and secure setup.
Here is a list of all supported exchanges on 3Commas:
Other exchanges require manual API key connections.
Find instructions and troubleshoot errors here.
What Subscription Plan Should I Choose?
Start with the free trial to explore all tools and strategies.
Upgrade to a paid plan based on your trading needs.
Explore Subscription Plans.
Can I Use 3Commas on Mobile?
Yes.
You can use 3Commas on Web from any modern browser
There are also mobile apps for Android and iOS that support the core features, including the AI Assistant on supported plans
For the most advanced settings and analytics, we still recommend using the web version or your mobile browser
In Conclusion
3Commas is crypto trading software that helps you:
Place smarter manual trades
Automate strategies with DCA, Grid, and Signal Bots
Test your ideas with backtesting before you risk real money
Understand your overall portfolio in one place
Learn with guides, blog posts, and an AI Assistant that explains tools in simple language
Whether you are just starting or already experienced, you can pick the tools that match your style and grow at your own pace.