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Grid trading bots, honestly evaluated — what "consistent profits" leaves out
Grid bots are marketed as "low-risk" and, with AI, as a source of "consistent profits." We checked the claims against the mechanics: a grid earns on sideways oscillation, not trends — and "always trading" means trend-chasing. A fair breakdown, plus how to actually evaluate a grid bot.
Grid bot without volatility studies — we now suggest the range for you
Anyone who has never set up a grid bot fails at the first step: range too tight → bot is immediately out of the corridor. Range too wide → barely any trades, no profit. We've built an auto mode into the grid backtest that suggests range and grid count based on 7-day volatility — KuCoin style. Plus the custom mode for power users that was already live.
When Do Grid Trading Bots Actually Work? Two Real BTC Backtests from 2024 and 2025/2026
Grid bots promise profit from sideways markets — but without the right range they fail. We show with two real BTC backtests (2024 and 2025) when grid wins, and when buy-and-hold dominates.
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