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Standard Grid Bot — Full Setup Guide

Updated over a week ago

The Standard Grid Bot in Wick Hunter helps you profit from market volatility by placing automatic buy and sell orders at predefined price intervals — known as “grids.” It performs best in ranging markets or structured trends, capturing profits on every bounce between levels.

Whether you're new to automation or looking for precise control, this bot has the tools you need.


Step 1: Core Setup

Field

Description

Side

Choose to run the grid as a Long (Buy) or Short (Sell) strategy

Pair

Select your trading pair (e.g. BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT)

Investment Size

The amount of quote currency allocated to the bot (e.g. $500 USDT)

Margin Mode

Choose Cross (shared margin across positions) or Isolated (independent margin per bot) — only available on futures markets

Leverage

Set your leverage (e.g. 2x, 5x, etc.) — futures only

Note: Leverage and margin settings are disabled for spot markets.


Quick Setup Options

Choose between Short, Mid, or Long presets:

  • Short: Tight grid spacing for active scalping

  • Mid: Balanced spacing for mixed conditions

  • Long: Wide spacing for slower, larger swings

Each preset automatically adjusts your grid range and levels — perfect for fast deployment.


Manual Adjustments

Want full control over your grid structure? Use Manual Adjustments:

Setting

Description

Low Price

The lowest price at which the bot will place buy orders

High Price

The highest price at which the bot will place sell orders

Grid Step (%)

Percentage distance between each grid level

Grid Levels

Total number of grids between the high and low range

Example:

  • High: $30,000

  • Low: $27,000

  • Step: 1%
    → The bot places orders every 1% in that range to capture frequent micro-movements.


Grid Settings (Profit & Risk Control)

Setting

Function

Take Profit (%)

Close the bot when the entire grid reaches your profit target

Stop Loss (%)

Shut down the bot if losses exceed this threshold

Trail Up

Automatically shift the grid up as price trends upward (for long bots)

Trail Down

Automatically shift the grid down if price breaks downward

These tools give your bot the ability to adapt to the market while managing risk and protecting gains.


When to Use the Standard Grid Bot

Market Condition

Why It Works

Sideways or ranging

Captures repeated profits as price bounces within a range

Volatile but undecided trends

Places orders above and below current price to catch movement

Trending with pullbacks

Combine with Trail Up/Down for adaptive movement

Futures trading

Use leverage and isolated margin for risk-managed exposure


Best Practices

  • Use a low grid step (0.5–1%) for tighter price action

  • Go wider (5–15%) in choppy or uncertain conditions

  • Enable Take Profit for clear exit plans

  • Use Stop Loss especially when trading with leverage

  • For directional trades, combine Leverage + Isolated mode with defined risk controls


Launch and Monitor

Once configured, click Launch — and the bot takes care of the rest:

  • Places grid orders

  • Monitors price movement

  • Automatically executes trades

  • Exits based on your TP/SL or trailing conditions

You can track all activity and performance in real-time via your Wick Hunter dashboard.


Summary

The Standard Grid Bot is:

  • Built for consistent profit in ranging and volatile markets

  • Easy to launch, powerful to customize

  • Equipped with leverage, margin, and trailing tools for advanced control

  • Fully automated and managed by Wick Hunter

Whether you want a quick preset or full manual tuning, this bot delivers control and compounding power in one click.

Need help designing your grid or choosing a strategy? Reach out — we’re here to help you every step of the way.

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