## What is Octobot ?
[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJUU62e1jR8)
[Octobot](https://www.octobot.cloud/trading-bot?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=readme_what_is_octobot) is a powerful open-source cryptocurrency trading robot.
OctoBot is highly customizable using its configuration and tentacles system.
You can build your own bot using the infinite [configuration](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-configuration/profile-configuration?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=configuration) possibilities such as **technical analysis**, **social media processing** or even **external statistics management** like google trends.
Octobot's main feature is **evolution**, you can :
- Create, backtest and optimize your unique trading strategy from scratch or using the existing [strategy bases](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-trading-modes/trading-modes?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=strategy-bases).
- Use Technical indicator (TA), artificial intelligence, [ChatGPT predictions](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/blog/trading-using-chat-gpt?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=chatgpt), [TradingView automations](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-interfaces/tradingview?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=trading-view) or [crypto baskets](https://octobot.cloud/features/crypto-basket?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=crypto-baskets) to automate your strategies.
- Trade any crypto on SPOT and Futures markets on more than [15 supported exchanges](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/exchanges?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=exchanges).
- [Install](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-advanced-usage/tentacle-manager?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=install_tentacles), [modify](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-tentacles-development/create-a-tentacle?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=modify_tentacles) and even [create](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-tentacles-development/create-a-tentacle?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=create_tentacles) new tentacles to build your ideal cryptocurrency trading robot.
- [Contribute](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-developers-environment/setup-your-environment?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=contribute) to improve OctoBot core repositories and tentacles.
[OctoBot is AI ready](https://www.octobot.cloud/features/ai-trading-bot?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=ai-ready): Python being the main language for OctoBot, it's easy to integrate machine-learning libraries such as [Tensorflow](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow) or any other libraries and take advantage of all the available data and create a very powerful trading strategy.
Looking for more info ? Check out our Octobot guides at [octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=checkout_guides)
## Installation
### One click deployment using DigitalOcean
OctoBot can be easily launched on the cloud from the [DigitalOcean Marketplace](https://digitalocean.pxf.io/octobot-app).
[](https://digitalocean.pxf.io/start-octobot)
### Manual installations
To install OctoBot, you can either:
- [Deploy your OctoBot on the cloud using DigitalOcean](https://octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-installation/cloud-install-octobot-on-digitalocean?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=readme_deploy_on_cloud) and have your OctoBot automating your strategies 24/7.
- [Download and install](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-installation/install-octobot-on-your-computer?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=readme_local_installation) OctoBot on your computer or server.
- Install OctoBot [using docker](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-installation/install-octobot-with-docker-video?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=readme_docker_installation).
Docker install in one line summary:
```
docker run -itd --name OctoBot -p 80:5001 -v $(pwd)/user:/octobot/user -v $(pwd)/tentacles:/octobot/tentacles -v $(pwd)/logs:/octobot/logs drakkarsoftware/octobot:stable
```
Your OctoBot will be accessible on [http://localhost](http://localhost).
## Exchanges
[](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/exchanges?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=binance)
Octobot supports many [exchanges](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/exchanges?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=exchanges) thanks to the [ccxt library](https://github.com/ccxt/ccxt).
To activate trading on an exchange, just configure OctoBot with your API keys as described [on the exchange setup guides](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-configuration/exchanges?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=exchanges_setup_guides).
### Paper trading
To trade on any exchange, just activate the exchange in your OctoBot. This enables you to trade with [simulated money](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-usage/simulator?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=paper-trading) on this exchange.
No exchange credential is required.
### Real trading
To use your real exchange account with OctoBot, enter your exchange API keys as described [on the exchange guides](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/exchanges?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=exchanges_guides).
## Follow your investments
You can follow your OctoBots portfolio, orders, trades and historical performance from your phone with our [Android application](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drakkarsoftware.octobotapp&utm_source=octobot-github&utm_media=readme&utm_content=mobile-app-link). You can also install the [web application](https://mobile.octobot.cloud/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=follow_your_investments) to have the same experience on any smartphone or computer.
## Testing trading strategies
OctoBot comes with its [built-in backtesting engine](https://www.octobot.cloud/en/guides/octobot-usage/backtesting?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=backtesting) which enables you to trade with simulated money using historical exchange data.
[](https://github.com/Drakkar-Software/OctoBot/blob/assets/backtesting_report.jpg)
Backtesting will give you accurate insights on the past performance and behavior of trading strategies.
## Contribute from a browser IDE
Make changes and contribute to OctoBot in a single click with an **already setup and ready to code developer environment** using Gitpod !
[](https://gitpod.io/#https://github.com/Drakkar-Software/OctoBot)
## Hardware requirements
- CPU : 1 Core / 1GHz
- RAM : 250 MB
- Disk : 1 GB
## Disclaimer
Do not risk money which you are afraid to lose. USE THE SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE AUTHORS
AND ALL AFFILIATES ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR TRADING RESULTS.
Always start by running a trading bot in simulation mode and do not engage money
before you understand how it works and what profit/loss you should expect.
Please feel free to read the source code and understand the mechanism of this bot.
## License
GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.
See [GPL-3.0 LICENSE](https://octobot.click/gh-license) to see the full text.
## Institutionals
If you are an institutional interested by a white label solution, a commercial license, or custom development to suit your specific needs, have a look at [our institutional offers](https://www.octobot.cloud/features/institutional-investors?utm_source=github&utm_medium=dk&utm_campaign=regular_open_source_content&utm_content=for_institutionals).
## Sponsors
