How to create your first trading bot in 5 minutes

Automated trading can seem intimidating. The phrase "algorithmic trading" typically conjures images of complex code lines, matrix-like screens, and Ph.D. level mathematics. But the reality is that in 2025, tools like Quantbreed have made automation accessible to everyone.

In this guide, we'll walk you through creating a simple yet effective "Moving Average Crossover" strategy—the "Hello World" of trading bots—in just 5 minutes.

Step 1: Choose Your Logic

A trading bot is simply a set of rules: IF [Trigger] THEN [Action].

For our first bot, we will use a classic trend-following logic:

• Buy Trigger: When the price trend turns upward (Golden Cross).
• Sell Trigger: When the price trend turns downward (Death Cross).

Step 2: Selecting the Parameters

On the Quantbreed dashboard, navigate to the "Create Rule" page. You don't need to code python scripts; just select from the dropdown menus:

• Asset: Bitcoin (BTC/USDT)
• Timeframe: 4 Hour
• Condition: If MA(50) crosses above MA(200)
• Action: Buy $500 of BTC

Step 3: Adding Safety Measures

Never run a bot without a safety net. In the "Risk Management" section, add a Stop Loss rule. This ensures that if the trade goes wrong immediately after buying, your bot will sell to prevent deep losses.

Recommendation: Set a Stop Loss at -3%.

Step 4: Backtesting

Before risking real money, click the "Backtest" button. Quantbreed will instantly run your logic against the last 6 months of Bitcoin price data. If the strategy shows a positive return, you are ready to go live.

Step 5: Launch!

Connect your exchange (like Binance or Coinbase) via API keys. Don't worry, Quantbreed only needs "Trade" permission, not "Withdrawal" permission. Once connected, hit "Launch Live".

Congratulations! You now have an algorithm working for you 24/7, catching trends while you sleep.