This page is for information purposes only. Certain services and features may not be available in your jurisdiction.

The Smart Trader's Debrief #7: Your Guide to OKX Spot Grid Bots and Smart Picks

Trading doesn’t need to be complex. OKX redefines simplicity with battle-tested AI tools like Spot Grid Trading Bots and Smart Picks. These tools automate strategies, and help reduce trading emotions, allowing you to plan the trade, and trade the plan like a pro. In this guide, you’ll explore how to set up and optimize these tools to suit your trading style and goals.

What Are Spot Grid Trading Bots?

Spot Grid Trading Bots automate your trades by leveraging market fluctuations. They’re programmed to buy low and sell high within a predefined price range, ensuring consistent execution without manual effort. Ideal for volatile and steady markets, these bots help you capture opportunities 24/7.

Key Benefits of Spot Grid Bots

  1. 24/7 Automation: Your bot trades continuously, so you don’t have to.

  2. Precise Execution: Define your price range, and the bot takes care of the rest.

  3. Customizable or Pre-Set Options: Create your own strategies manually or choose from AI-driven or Lead Trader presets.

What is Smart Picks

Smart Picks is OKX’s game-changing tool that simplifies trading. Using advanced analytics, it evaluates millions of strategies to select the best ones for top assets like $BTC, $ETH, and $SOL. With one click, you can deploy these proven strategies via a Grid Trading Bot.

What Makes Smart Picks Unique?

  • Swing Strategy: Ideal for maximizing long-term growth during market trends.

  • HODL Strategy: Seamlessly accumulate assets over time.

  • Grid Sniper: Capture precise entries during market reversals.

  • Smart Arbitrage: Leverage funding fee differences between Spot and Perp markets.

  • Coming Soon: Explore additional strategies, including dollar-cost averaging and options trading.

Smart Picks combines simplicity with powerful strategies, making it perfect for traders of all levels.

How to Set Up Spot Grid Bots

Spot Grid Bots can be customized manually, replicated from top-performing Lead Traders, or set up using AI strategies.

Manual Setup of a Spot Grid Bot

  1. Navigate to Trading Bots

    1. Go to Trade and select Trading Bots.

    2. Tap on Spot Grid.

  2. Choose Your Trading Asset

    1. Select the cryptocurrency pair you want to trade (e.g., BTC/USDT).

  3. Set Your Trading Range

    1. Click the Manual button for custom settings.

    2. Define the Lower Limit (price where the bot will start buying) and Upper Limit (price where the bot will start selling).

    3. Example: If BTC/USDT is trading between 92,000 and 95,000, set the lower limit at 92,000 and the upper limit at 99,000.

  4. Configure the Grid Quantity

    1. Set the number of price intervals where the bot places buy and sell orders. Green lines indicate buying zones, and red lines indicate selling zones.

  5. Input Your Investment Amount

    1. Enter the amount you’re investing in the bot. Enter how much you want to invest.

  6. Advanced Settings (Optional)

    1. Experienced traders can click Advanced Settings to further customize their bot with additional tools.

  7. Activate Your Bot

    1. Click Create, and your Spot Grid Bot will start trading automatically.

Using AI Strategies or Lead Trader Bots

  1. Navigate to Trading Bots

    1. Go to Trade, then select Trading Bots.

    2. Tap on Spot Grid.

  2. Select Your Trading Asset

    1. Choose the crypto pair you wish to trade (e.g., ETH/USDT).

  3. Choose AI Strategy or Lead Bots

    1. For AI strategies:

      • Click AI Strategy, select a pre-set strategy, and click Copy.

    2. For Lead Trader Bots:

      • Click Lead Bots, choose a strategy from top-performing traders, and click Copy.

  4. Enter Your Investment Amount

    1. Set your position size for both AI and Lead Trader Bots.

  5. Activate the Bot

    1. Once done, your bot will start executing trades based on the selected strategy.

Smart Picks - Just One Click

Smart Picks is designed for traders who want to skip the setup process and start trading with high-performing strategies instantly.

Steps to Set Up Smart Picks

  1. Navigate to Smart Picks

    1. Go to Trade, and find Smart Picks under the Smart Trading category.

  2. Select Your Preferred Strategy

    1. Browse through the strategies: Swing Grid bot, HODL Grid bot, Grid Sniper, or Smart Arbitrage.

  3. Choose Your Trading Asset

    1. Select the cryptocurrency (e.g., BTC, ETH, or SOL) you want to apply the strategy to.

  4. Enter Your Investment Amount

    1. Input the amount you wish to invest.

  5. Activate Smart Picks

    1. Click Start, and let Smart Picks automate your trades with optimal strategies.

Why Choose OKX Bots and Smart Picks?

Regardless of your trading experience, OKX’s bots and Smart Picks offer tools that cater to every trading style:

  • Start trading with pre-set AI strategies or Smart Picks—no coding required.

  • Easy-to-use tools make getting started effortless.

  • Enjoy full control with manual setups for precision trading.

  • Advanced settings enable strategy fine-tuning.

  • Automate trades 24/7 to seize every opportunity.

  • Take advantage of volatile markets with precise entry and exit points.

Start Smarter Trading Today OKX’s Spot Grid Bots and Smart Picks put innovation and automation at your fingertips. Whether you’re exploring AI strategies or customizing your trades, these tools make every market opportunity count. Read the tutorials, explore the features, and start trading smarter with OKX today.

Disclaimer
This content is provided for informational purposes only and may cover products that are not available in your region. It is not intended to provide (i) investment advice or an investment recommendation; (ii) an offer or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold crypto/digital assets, or (iii) financial, accounting, legal, or tax advice. Crypto/digital asset holdings, including stablecoins, involve a high degree of risk and can fluctuate greatly. You should carefully consider whether trading or holding crypto/digital assets is suitable for you in light of your financial condition. Please consult your legal/tax/investment professional for questions about your specific circumstances. Information (including market data and statistical information, if any) appearing in this post is for general information purposes only. While all reasonable care has been taken in preparing this data and graphs, no responsibility or liability is accepted for any errors of fact or omission expressed herein.

© 2025 OKX. This article may be reproduced or distributed in its entirety, or excerpts of 100 words or less of this article may be used, provided such use is non-commercial. Any reproduction or distribution of the entire article must also prominently state: “This article is © 2025 OKX and is used with permission.” Permitted excerpts must cite to the name of the article and include attribution, for example “Article Name, [author name if applicable], © 2025 OKX.” Some content may be generated or assisted by artificial intelligence (AI) tools. No derivative works or other uses of this article are permitted.

Related articles

View more
OKX Pay Thumbnail
Wallets
Self-custody

How People Use OKX Pay Every Day

Introduction Crypto isn’t just for investors or tech enthusiasts anymore. With OKX Pay, crypto has become a practical solution to everyday problems. Whether you're managing money across borders, running a small business, or simply splitting a restaurant bill, OKX Pay can make your financial life easier.
Aug 29, 2025
OKX Pay Thumbnail
Wallets
Self-custody

The Coolest Way to Start Using Crypto

Introduction Crypto can seem intimidating at first glance—complex terms, complicated setup, and endless fees. But what if crypto was as simple and intuitive as using your favorite everyday payment app? OKX Pay was created exactly for this. It gives you easy access to crypto without any confusion, complicated jargon, or hidden fees.
Aug 29, 2025
OKX Pay Thumbnail
Wallets
Self-custody

What Is OKX Pay, and How Does It Work?

Introduction Sending money across the globe can often be slow, expensive, and complicated. OKX Pay solves this problem by offering instant, fee-free crypto transfers that feel as simple as sending a text. It combines the ease of everyday apps with the control and security of crypto.
Aug 29, 2025
OKX Pay Thumbnail
Wallets
Self-custody

How OKX Pay Makes Self-Custody Easy and Safe

Introduction Managing crypto should never feel daunting. Traditional self-custody solutions may require remembering long, complex seed phrases and navigating confusing interfaces. OKX Pay makes crypto easy and secure: no seed phrases, no complexity, just smooth control over your assets.
Aug 29, 2025
Cómo fondear tu cuenta de OKX Argentina
Deposit & withdrawal

How to Fund Your OKX Account in Latinamerica

Aug 28, 2025
Beginners
usdg unified orderbook thumbnail
OKX
Trading
Stablecoins

How The Unified Order book Impacts Traders

How the Unified Order Book Impacts Every Trader The crypto market is always evolving, but some upgrades don’t just improve performance, they redefine how everyone trades. The Unified Order Book is one of those upgrades.
Aug 20, 2025
Beginners
2
View more