How to set up OpenClaw on Crypto.com

What you need to get started

Before you start, make sure you have:

• The Crypto.com App and a verified Crypto.com account.
• A supported chat platform, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord or Slack.
• An OpenClaw agent running (local or hosted), with access to your preferred chat app.

Once connected, you can send plain-language commands from your chat app to check balances (if enabled) and place trades (within your settings).

Step 1: Access the Agent API Key

1. Open the Crypto.com App.
2. Tap ‘Profile’ (top left).
3. Scroll to ‘More’.
4. Tap ‘Agent API Key’ (labelled Beta).

Step 2: Configure your safety settings

This step is where you decide how much freedom your agent has.

1. Set an expiry date

Agent API keys expire by default (for example, 30 days) and can be adjusted. Shorter expiries can reduce long-term risk if a key is exposed or forgotten.

2. Choose permissions

Depending on what you want your agent to do, you may see options such as:

• Execute trading: Allows the agent to place trades (market orders only).
• Portfolio balance: Allows the agent to check and report balances.
• Market data: Allows market insights from Crypto.com to be sent to your agent.

3. Set trading limits

Use the ‘Weekly Trading Limit’ slider to set a cap (for example, $1,000 to $20,000) on how much your agent can trade within a week. This is designed to help prevent unexpectedly large trade activity.

4. Turn on manual confirmations

If your setup supports it, enable manual confirmation so you can approve a trade before it executes. This can be especially helpful when you’re still testing prompts and workflows.

5. Confirm trade-only access

The integration is designed with permissions that are limited to trading actions only – meaning it shouldn’t be able to withdraw or transfer funds.

Step 3: Generate and save your key

1. Tap ‘Generate API Key’.
2. Complete verification (for example, 2FA or a passkey, depending on your setup).
3. Copy both values: API Key and Secret Key.

Important: The Secret Key is shown once and can’t be retrieved later. Make sure you store it safely.

Step 4: Connect OpenClaw to your chat app

Now, you’ll link everything together.

1. In your OpenClaw configuration, paste your API Key and Secret Key.
2. Connect your preferred chat platform.
3. Run a simple test message to confirm the connection. For example, ‘Check my account balance’ or ‘Show today’s market data for BTC’. 

If you have the right permissions in place and your agent can respond with the expected information, the connection is working.

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Potential benefits of using OpenClaw on Crypto.com

Most automation setups fail for predictable reasons: They’re hard to maintain, too permissive or don’t make it easy to stop quickly when something feels off. This integration is designed to address those practical issues.

1. Built-in controls that keep you in charge

• Trading limits to cap how much the agent can trade over a period.
• Manual confirmations so you can approve trades before execution (when enabled).
• An instant stop control (commonly referred to as a ‘kill switch’) to halt activity immediately.
• Trade-only permissions (no withdrawals or transfers).

2. A simpler bridge between chat and execution

Instead of wiring up an exchange connector yourself, you can pair OpenClaw with the Crypto.com App and control your agent from a chat thread. Complexity is much lower – the integration enables you to place market orders and link one key to one account. 

Open a Crypto.com account or log in to the App to get started. 

FAQs about setting up OpenClaw on Crypto.com

Where do I find the Agent API Key in the Crypto.com App?

Open the Crypto.com App, go to ‘Profile’, tap on ‘More’ and select ‘Agent API Key (Beta)’.

Can OpenClaw withdraw or transfer funds from my Crypto.com account?

No, the integration is designed with trade-only permissions, which means it shouldn’t be able to withdraw or transfer funds.

How do I set a weekly trading limit for my AI agent?

In the Agent API Key settings, use the ‘Weekly Trading Limit’ slider to set a cap before generating your key.

What is the kill switch on OpenClaw and how do I use it?

It’s an instant stop control designed to halt trading activity immediately. If you’re unsure what your agent will do next, stopping it might be the safest move.

Why does my API key have an expiration date?

Keys can expire by default to reduce long-term risk. You can usually adjust the timeline based on your preference.

What happens if I lose my Secret Key?

For safety reasons, the Secret Key typically can’t be retrieved. You’ll need to generate a new key and update your OpenClaw configuration.

Which chat apps can I use to control my OpenClaw agent?

Common options include WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord and Slack, depending on how you’ve configured your agent.

Do I need to approve every trade the agent makes?

That depends on your settings. If you enable manual confirmations, you can review and approve before execution.

Important information: This is informational content sponsored by Crypto.com and should not be considered as investment advice. Trading cryptocurrencies carries risks, such as price volatility and market risks. Past performance may not indicate future results. There's no assurance of future profitability. Before deciding to trade cryptocurrencies, consider your risk appetite.

Services, features and other benefits referenced in this article may be subject to eligibility requirements, token holdings, and may change at the discretion of Crypto.com.

AI agents involve technical risks; always use verified software. The OpenClaw integration services are subject to eligibility requirements and jurisdiction. Trading limits and instant stop controls are designed to assist risk management but do not guarantee prevention of all losses.