Why Use a Grid Bot?
The Grid Bot is a powerful trading tool designed to capitalize on price fluctuations within a predefined range. Unlike other strategies that depend on strong trends, the Grid Bot is particularly effective during sideways market movements—helping traders generate profits even when prices are not making significant directional moves.
Grid bots automate the process of buying low and selling high within a set price range, creating multiple small trades that accumulate profits over time. With the 3Commas Grid Bot, traders can benefit from even the smallest price fluctuations without constantly monitoring the market.
How the Grid Bot Works
The Grid Bot operates by placing a series of buy and sell orders within a defined price range. Each grid level acts as a trigger for an order execution:
When the price drops to a lower grid level, the bot executes a buy order.
When the price rises to a higher grid level, the bot executes a sell order.
This cycle repeats continuously as long as the price remains within the set range.
Here is a short GIF about price movements and how Grid bot handles these movements:
Grid Bot Strategies
3Commas offers five primary strategies for Grid Bots, allowing traders to optimize trading based on market trends and volatility:
1. Rising Strategy (Bullish Market)
Ideal for upward-trending markets.
Uses more buy orders than sell orders to accumulate profits as the price rises.
Includes Trailing Up, which adjusts the grid upwards if the price moves beyond the initial range.
Minimum setup: 1 sell line, 9 buy lines.
2. Stable Strategy (Sideways Market)
Best suited for range-bound trading in volatile yet stable markets.
The bot operates within a fixed price range, consistently executing buy and sell orders.
Minimum setup: 5 sell lines, 5 buy lines.
3. Reversal Strategy (Two-Way Trading for Futures)
Divides the price range into upper and lower zones:
Upper Zone: Bot enters short trades.
Lower Zone: Bot enters long trades.
Uses up to 125x leverage for higher potential gains.
Works only if no open positions exist—Hedge Mode must be OFF.
4. To the Moon Strategy (Bullish Futures Trading)
Focuses on long positions, increasing position size with buy orders and reducing with sell orders.
Trailing Up enables the bot to adjust the grid upwards as prices climb.
Designed for capturing sustained upward price trends in Futures markets.
5. Falling Strategy (Bearish Futures Trading)
Focuses on short positions, increasing position size with sell orders and reducing with buy orders.
Trailing Down allows the bot to adapt as prices decline.
Ideal for trading downtrends in Futures markets.
💡 For beginners, the Stable Strategy is the safest option, while the Futures strategies offer higher risk and reward potential.
How to Set Up a Grid Bot (Step-by-Step)
In this video, you will see how Grid Bot works and how to set it up.
1. Navigate to the Grid Bot Section
Go to 3Commas Dashboard → Grid Bot
Either choose a Pair and click on "Create" or
Pick one of the five strategies: Rising, Stable, Reversal, To the moon, or Falling.
2. Select an Exchange
Choose an exchange (e.g., Binance, OKX, Bybit).
Select a trading pair (e.g., ETH/USDT). If you selected a pair in Step 1, this will be pre-filled.
3. Set Your Grid Parameters
High Price & Low Price: Define the price range where the bot will trade.
Number of Grid Levels: Determines how many buy and sell orders will be placed.
Order Spacing: Adjusts the price difference between grid levels.
4. Enable Advanced Options (Optional)
Trailing Up: Expands the grid upward if the price moves above the highest level.
Trailing Down: Allows the bot to adjust the grid downward if the price drops.
Custom Order Size: Adjust the amount per trade to match your risk tolerance.
5. Run a Backtest (Optional)
Use the Backtest feature to analyze how the bot would have performed in the past 120 days.
This helps estimate potential profits and trade frequency before deployment.
6. Start the Bot
Click "Start" and let the bot begin trading automatically!
For a detailed explanation of each setting, refer to the Grid bots: Main settings and options Help Center article.
Monitoring Your Grid Bot
Once your Grid Bot is running, you can track its performance:
Check the Chart: View grid levels and active trades in real-time.
Edit Bot Settings: Adjust parameters based on market movements.
View Trade Logs: Analyze execution history and bot activity.
Pause or Stop the Bot: If market conditions change, you can temporarily pause or completely stop the bot.
📌 Note: If you stop the bot, it will not delete your settings. You can restart it at any time!
Example of Grid Bot in Action
Trading Pair: ETH/USDT
Price Range: $1,600 - $2,200
Grid Levels: 60
Trailing Down: Enabled
Order Size: 10,000 USDT
If ETH drops to $1,600, the bot starts buying in small increments.
If ETH rises to $2,200, the bot begins selling at higher prices.
As long as the price moves within this range, the bot will repeatedly execute trades, generating profit on each movement.
FAQ: Common Grid Bot Questions
1. Can I use the Grid Bot in a trending market?
Yes! While the Grid Bot is ideal for sideways markets, the Rising Market Strategy allows you to profit in an uptrend.
2. How much capital do I need to start a Grid Bot?
The required capital depends on:
Price range and grid levels: More grid levels require more capital.
Exchange requirements: Each exchange has a minimum order size.
💡 Tip: Start with a small amount and adjust based on performance.
3. Can I backtest my Grid Bot settings before running it?
Yes! Use the Backtest feature to analyze historical performance before launching the bot.
4. What happens if the price moves outside my set range?
If Trailing Up/Down is disabled, the bot will stop placing new orders.
If Trailing is enabled, the bot will adjust the grid to follow price movements.
5. Is the Grid Bot profitable?
The Grid Bot is designed for consistent profits in ranging markets. However, profitability depends on:
Market conditions
Proper grid settings
Effective risk management
The 3Commas Grid Bot is an excellent tool for automating trades in a range-bound market. By setting up a smart grid strategy, traders can capitalize on price fluctuations without constantly monitoring the market.
🚀 Start your Grid Bot today and let automation work for you! 🚀