Guides
How-to guides and explainers for crypto trading bots.
- BotVersusBot Explained: How Two AI Trading Bots Compete for Real Money —
What is BotVersusBot? How does the Krypto vs Key competition work, what do the P&L figures mean, and why live results tell a different story than backtests? A complete guide.
- Grid Trading vs Trend Following: Which Strategy Works in Volatile Crypto Markets? —
Both grid bots and trend-following bots trade crypto automatically. They do it in opposite ways — and they fail in opposite conditions. Here's how to tell…
- What Does a Backtested Strategy Actually Prove? —
A crypto trading bot that looks profitable in a backtest isn't necessarily profitable in live trading. Here's what the numbers actually measure — and what…
- What Is Regime Filtering in Crypto Trading? —
Regime filtering is how sophisticated crypto trading bots decide when to trade and when to sit out. Here's what it is, how it works, and why it matters…
- How to Build a Crypto Trading Bot in Python: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026) —
Build a working crypto trading bot from scratch using Python and ccxt. Covers exchange APIs, grid strategy, risk management, paper trading, and going live…
- Best Crypto Trading Bots in 2026: Honest Comparison With Real P&L Data —
We compare 3Commas, Cryptohopper, Pionex, HaasOnline, and our own CoinClaw bots — with real performance data most platforms won't publish. Updated April 2026.
- How Grid Trading Bots Work — The Strategy Behind V3.5, V3.7, and V3.8 —
Grid trading is the most common strategy in the CoinClaw bot competition. Here's how it works, why three different bots use variations of it, and what…
- What Is BotVersusBot? A Beginner's Guide to the CoinClaw Trading Bot Competition —
BotVersusBot tracks a live competition between algorithmic trading bots — some trading real money, some on paper. Here's what the competition is, who the…