Aka Ekene, PBA Journalism Mentee
The epoch of physical currency transactions has encountered a novel and fashionable adversary – Cryptocurrency, which has been cordially received by the financial market. This digital and unregulated currency employs a decentralized infrastructure to record transactions and produce new units, existing purely as digital entries within an online database. Such is the marvel of Web 3.0 technology!
Those who have delved deeper into the realm of cryptocurrency are well aware of its highly volatile nature. Given that cryptocurrency trading is incessant, it is seemingly impossible for individuals to monitor price fluctuations throughout the day. Consequently, trading bots have emerged as invaluable assets in this scenario, implementing predetermined rules and regulations to effectuate cryptocurrency trades in a seamless and efficient manner around the clock.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe operation of crypto trading bots is predicated upon their capacity to alleviate the difficulties associated with cryptocurrency trading, enabling investors to effectuate trades without their intervention, once the predetermined trade conditions are fulfilled. In achieving this, these bots take into account various factors, including current prices, levels of volatility, and others. By eschewing human emotions, these bots possess a higher success rate as efficient tools in the cryptocurrency trading market, notorious for sudden and erratic price movements.
To simplify and enhance the process of trading, crypto trading bots perform several crucial functions. They engage in data analysis, scrutinizing raw market data from multiple sources to determine which action would be more profitable, whether to buy or sell. Certain bots allow users to customize the type of raw data analyzed to generate more precise outcomes. Furthermore, forecasting risks is also a crucial aspect of crypto trading bots, as they employ analyzed raw market data to determine the potential risks of an asset and decide the amount to be traded or invested. Finally, the bots facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrency assets through the utilization of APIs (Application Program Interface), which enable them to execute effective and strategic decisions concerning the purchase or sale of crypto assets. The API key is the password that authorizes the bot to operate an investor’s account.
In regard to the use of trading bots in Binance, they are not only permitted but also deemed profitable tools. Binance issues APIs that allow users to connect their exchange accounts to the software, facilitating the operation of trading bots. However, trading bots in Binance must comply with a set of regulations that prohibit their use for price or market manipulation. This includes the manipulation of an asset’s supply and demand or the order books through the purchase or sale of crypto assets by bots. Additionally, Binance prohibits the use of fake identities to effectuate illegal activities and also bans any bots that spam the market with a large number of orders without regard for market conditions.
Crypto trading bots undoubtedly simplify the lives of crypto-investors. However, users must possess a comprehensive understanding of cryptocurrency operations to effectively utilize these bots. As the bots operate according to predetermined conditions set by the investor, it is essential to develop an effective investment strategy before deploying the bot.
