How to Automate Trading on the Crypto.com Exchange

Discover trading bots on the Crypto.com Exchange for DCA, TWAP, and Grid Trading to optimise performance and risk management.

Introduction

The Crypto.com Exchange offers a wide range of automated trading tools designed to enhance users’ trading experiences. For those looking to build a long-term portfolio, manage large trades, or benefit from market volatility, automated trading strategies can help. In this article, we explore various bots like Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA), Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP), and Grid Trading, each of which can be tailored to fit anyone’s trading strategy. 

Learn how to leverage these tools to simplify trading and potentially optimise asset holdings on the Crypto.com Exchange.

Automate Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) on the Crypto.com Exchange

What Is DCA?

Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy that many traders favour to reduce the risk associated with attempting to time the market. Buying regularly using a fixed budget allows users to get more when prices are low and less when they are high, making their overall purchase cost averaged out over time.

This strategy helps to minimise the impact of market fluctuations and gradually build a stable cryptocurrency portfolio. DCA functions by allocating a set amount of capital for purchases of a chosen asset on a regular schedule (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly). Instead of making a lump-sum purchase, users who adopt DCA divide their funds into smaller purchases distributed at regular intervals. This can reduce the impact of volatility by evening out the average buying cost for the asset.

DCA Trading Bot

Trading Bots allow Crypto.com Exchange users to profit from or build their positions by automatically placing orders based on preset parameters. By setting up a DCA Trading Bot, users do not have to constantly monitor market activity because the bot automatically places and executes orders based upon parameters set by the user.

The Crypto.com Exchange offers the Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) and Grid Trading Bots. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to set up a DCA Trading Bot:

1. Visit the Crypto.com Exchange.

2. Navigate to the ‘Trading Bots’ section at the top of the page.

3. Select ‘DCA Bot’.

4. From there, users can select which coin, frequency, and amount they would like to DCA.

5. Click ‘Proceed’.

For more information, visit our Help Centre article or check out our University article on how DCA works.

Automatically Diversify DCA Strategies With Crypto Baskets

Enhance DCA strategies in an instant with Crypto Baskets, a new enhancement to the DCA Bot, available in the web version of the Crypto.com Exchange. With Crypto Baskets, users no longer need to create a trading bot for every token they wish to automate their purchases for. They can set up a DCA Bot for a basket of tokens instead, which automatically purchases their chosen set of cryptocurrencies at regular intervals over a preset time frame, creating custom baskets to align with their risk appetite and investment goals.

A single cryptocurrency basket can hold up to 10 different tokens at a time, and users can create an unlimited number of DCA Bots. Alternatively, users can choose from a selection of prebuilt baskets and diversify their portfolio in just a few clicks. Easily automate trades for multiple tokens on the Crypto.com Exchange.

Baskets available include the Meme Basket, AI Basket, Top 10 Basket, Smart Contract Basket, and Payment Basket.

How to create a cryptocurrency basket with the DCA Bot:

1. Log in or sign up to the Crypto.com Exchange.
   
2. Navigate to the ‘Trading Bots’ section and select ‘DCA Bot’.
   
3. Select ‘Create a Basket’ to create a cryptocurrency basket containing the desired tokens, or choose from a number of prebuilt baskets.
   
4. Input the order frequency, duration, order amount, and allocation for the desired tokens.
   
5. Click ‘Proceed’ to review, and confirm the order details for the DCA Bot.
   
6. Click ‘Confirm’ to launch the newly created DCA Bot.

Trade With Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP)

For retail traders and institutional investors alike, executing large orders without significantly affecting the market price can be a challenge. This is where Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP) trading comes into play.

TWAP is a trading strategy that spreads out large orders over a specific period, aiming to achieve an average execution price and minimise market impact. It is a trading algorithm that divides a large order into smaller, equally sized trades executed at regular intervals over a predefined period. The goal is to achieve an execution price close to the average price of the asset over that time frame, thereby reducing the market impact of the order.

TWAP is calculated by taking the average price of an asset over a specified time period. For example, if a trader wants to execute an order over the course of an hour, the algorithm will divide the total order into smaller trades executed every few minutes. The price of each trade is then averaged to determine the TWAP.

TWAP Trading Bots on the Crypto.com Exchange

The TWAP Trading Bot automatically executes TWAP orders with minimal price impact and market signalling, achieving optimal execution prices with ease. Users won’t incur any additional fees and charges for using this trading bot. 

Available across both the desktop and mobile web versions of the Exchange, the TWAP Trading Bot executes trades based on an average-weighted price over a specified period of time. This allows users to perform large trades at better execution prices while minimising price slippage and market signalling.

Users can create a TWAP Trading Bot in just seconds and fine-tune their parameters with options for limit or market orders. Additionally, the TWAP Trading Bot can be set up for 50 spot trading pairs on the Exchange.

There are no additional fees levied for using the TWAP Trading Bot, and there’s no limit to the number of TWAP Trading Bots that users can create. Alternatively, users can navigate to any of the following pages on the Exchange to create a TWAP Trading Bot:

• Spot Trading
• Trading Bots
• My Bots

TWAP Perpetuals

The Crypto.com Exchange TWAP Trading Bot also offers a new Perpetuals trading feature, where users can automatically trade with leverage across 150-plus pairs.

Users can select from all existing Perpetuals pairs when creating a TWAP Trading Bot, allowing them to execute trades via the TWAP strategy and achieving a more optimal execution price on large-volume orders with minimal market impact and signalling — all on autopilot. Note that Perpetuals trading via the TWAP Trading Bot is subject to jurisdictional limitations.

How to create a TWAP Trading Bot for Perpetuals:

1. Create a TWAP Trading Bot on the Crypto.com Exchange.
   
2. Click the ‘Trading Pair’ dropdown menu and select the Perpetuals tab.
   
3. Select the desired Perpetuals trading pair.
   
4. The TWAP Trading Bot will then trade the selected pair to the user’s specifications.

Users can create a TWAP Trading Bot for all Perpetuals pairs on the Exchange, currently amounting to 150-plus pairs, with more regularly added.

Please read the Exchange Terms and Conditions, Derivatives Terms and Conditions, and Trading Bot Risk Warning before enabling Perpetuals trading for TWAP Trading Bots. Only available to jurisdictions eligible for Perpetuals trading.

Automate Grid Trades on the Crypto.com Exchange

What Is Grid Trading?

Grid trading is a systematic (i.e., rules-based and automated) trading strategy that can be suitable for different market environments, such as markets trending in one direction or moving in a sideways range. Grid trading involves setting multiple predetermined price levels at which buy or sell orders are automatically executed when the preset prices are triggered.

Since it is an automated strategy, crypto grid trading does not involve active participation at the point of buying or selling. Instead, users simply set initial predetermined price levels. Once the price levels are set, crypto grid trading bots provided by crypto trading platforms like Crypto.com perform the tasks, and the trader may choose to let the strategy continue running.

With grid trading bots, users have the opportunity to set parameters for trades to their liking without the need to watch charts all day waiting for the targeted price.

Crypto.com’s Grid Trading Bot

The Crypto.com Exchange features the Grid Trading Bot, which uses the grid trading strategy and automatically places orders based on predefined parameters. Users have the opportunity to build their positions in the spot market and profit whenever price swings occur.

Auto mode can be set up for a Grid Trading Bot in seconds, or fine-tune the Bot parameters via Advanced mode. This applies to all trading pairs on the Crypto.com Exchange, including popular ones like ETH/USDT, BTC/USDT, and ETH/BTC.

The Grid Trading Bot does not incur any additional fees or charges, and users can create an unlimited number of Grid Trading Bots on the desktop and mobile web versions of the Crypto.com Exchange. For more information on Grid Trading Bots and the grid trading strategy, visit this page. Note that trading bots are not available in the Crypto.com Exchange App.

How to Use the Grid Trading Bot

Grid Trading Bots are available to registered users on the Crypto.com Exchange. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to set up a Grid Trading Bot:

1. Visit the Crypto.com Exchange.

2. Navigate to the ‘Trading Bots’ section at the top of the page.

3. Select ‘Grid Trading Bot’.

4. Users can either select a trading pair from the options offered or select their own.

5. From there, users can select either Auto mode or Advanced mode. (Auto will automatically give users parameters for their trading, while Advanced will let them set their own.)

6. Click ‘Proceed’.

Learn more about the Grid Trading Bot on the Crypto.com Exchange here, or check out our Grid Trading article.

Automatically Benefit From Funding Arbitrage Opportunities

The Funding Arbitrage Bot automatically executes arbitrage trading strategies, where users can potentially collect funding fees from the funding rate mechanism built into perpetual contracts while hedging market risk with the same underlying asset. Please note that the Funding Arbitrage Bots involve spot and perpetual futures trades. Users must be in jurisdictions approved for Derivatives Trading in order to create a Funding Arbitrage Bot.

The Funding Arbitrage Bot can set up both positive and reverse carry orders between spot and perpetual trading pairs, allowing traders flexibility however the market moves. A ​​positive carry strategy comprises a long spot and short perpetual contract, while a reverse carry strategy comprises a short spot and long perpetual contract.

Visit the FAQ page for detailed examples of each strategy and how it works. Below is how to set them up:

1. Sign in or sign up to the Crypto.com Exchange.
   
2. Navigate to Trading Bots > Funding Arbitrage Bot > Create Arbitrage Bot
   
3. Select the Trading Pairs to set up an arbitrage strategy and desired Funding Amount.
   
4. Click Proceed to review and confirm the order details for the Funding Arbitrage Bot, and accept the risk warning and applicable terms, then Confirm to launch it.

Alternatively, users can navigate to any of the following pages on the Crypto.com Exchange to create a Funding Arbitrage Bot:

• Spot Trading
• Trading Bots
• My Bots

Conclusion

Automating trading on the Crypto.com Exchange can simplify a trader’s approach and help them execute strategies more efficiently. From DCA and TWAP to Grid Trading and Funding Arbitrage Bots, each tool offers unique ways to manage risk, optimise execution, and take advantage of market fluctuations. 

While these bots can enhance trading, remember that crypto trading carries inherent risks. Users should always conduct thorough research, understand the tools they’re using, and continuously adjust strategies to align with their investment goals.

Due Diligence and Do Your Own Research

All examples listed in this article are for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, cybersecurity, or other advice. Nothing contained herein shall constitute a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Crypto.com to invest, buy, or sell any coins, tokens, or other crypto assets. Returns on the buying and selling of crypto assets may be subject to tax, including capital gains tax, in your jurisdiction. Any descriptions of Crypto.com products or features are merely for illustrative purposes and do not constitute an endorsement, invitation, or solicitation.

In addition, the Crypto.com Exchange and the products described herein are distinct from the Crypto.com Main App, and the availability of products and services on the Crypto.com Exchange is subject to jurisdictional limits. Before accessing the Crypto.com Exchange, please refer to the following links and ensure that you are not in any geo-restricted jurisdictions for Spot Trading and Margin Trading. 

Past performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future performance. The value of crypto assets can increase or decrease, and you could lose all or a substantial amount of your purchase price. When assessing a crypto asset, it’s essential for you to do your research and due diligence to make the best possible judgement, as any purchases shall be your sole responsibility.