Grid Bot Calculator
Optimize your grid trading strategy — calculate profit per grid, optimal grid spacing, and capital allocation for both Arithmetic and Geometric modes.
Grid Bot Parameters
Calculation Results
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Note on Mode:
In Arithmetic mode, each grid has an equal price difference. Best for small price ranges.
Complete Guide to Grid Trading
What is Grid Trading?
Grid Trading is a strategy that involves placing tiered buy and sell orders at regular intervals above and below a set price. It creates a "grid" of orders that captures profits from market volatility in a defined price range.
It is most effective in sideways or ranging markets where the price oscillates between a support and resistance level.
Arithmetic vs. Geometric Mode
Arithmetic Grid
Each grid maintains a constant price difference (e.g., every $100). Best for narrow price ranges where you expect consistent volatility.
Geometric Grid
Each grid maintains a constant percentage difference (e.g., every 1%). Ideal for wide ranges or long-term bots where price appreciation significantly changes the value of fixed steps.
Pro Tips for Grid Bot Success
Tip 1: Don't make grids too tight. High frequency trading sounds good, but fees might eat all your profits if the profit per grid is too low.
Tip 2: Set clear Stop-Loss and Take-Profit levels outside your grid range to handle market breakouts.
Tip 3: Monitor your "Free Margin" if using leverage in futures grids to avoid liquidation during unexpected spikes.
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OpenFrequently Asked Questions
What is grid trading and how does it work?
Grid trading places a series of buy orders below the current price and sell orders above it, profiting from price oscillation within a range. Each completed buy-sell pair = one grid profit. Best in choppy/sideways markets; loses money in strong trends because you're buying into a downtrend or selling into an uptrend.
What's the difference between arithmetic and geometric grids?
Arithmetic: equal price spacing (e.g. $100, $110, $120, $130). Simple, predictable. Geometric: equal % spacing (e.g. $100, $110, $121, $133.10). Maintains consistent ROI per grid regardless of price level. Geometric is preferred for crypto due to wide price ranges; arithmetic for stable assets.
How is grid profit per trade calculated?
Profit per Grid = (Sell Price − Buy Price) × Quantity per Grid − Fees. Example: 10 grids between $100–$110 (arithmetic) = $1 spacing. Each completed buy-sell at $1 spread × 100 units = $100 gross profit (less fees). Geometric grids deliver consistent % returns but variable absolute amounts.
What capital allocation should I use for grid trading?
Allocate equal capital per grid level. For 20 grids with $10K total: $500/grid. Each grid needs enough capital to fill the order. Geometric grids buy the SAME quantity at each level; arithmetic grids buy different quantities (more units at lower prices = better DCA). The calculator shows you the per-grid capital requirement.
What are the risks of grid trading?
(1) Trending markets: price runs out of your range and you're left holding a losing inventory. (2) Black-swan crashes: filled buy orders pile up below your stop. (3) Exchange downtime: bots can't react during outages. (4) Funding/swap fees on perp futures grids. Always use range-bound assets and set hard stop-losses outside the grid bounds.
Should I run a grid bot manually or use exchange-built bots?
Most major exchanges (Binance, KuCoin, Pionex, Bybit) offer built-in grid bots — easier to set up, no infrastructure to maintain, but you pay slightly higher fees and have less customization. Custom-built bots (via APIs) give full control but require coding and reliability infrastructure. For most retail traders, exchange-built grid bots are the better starting point.