Meet the New 3Commas AI Assistant
Nov 24, 2025
Decred
Trading Bot
Automate your DCR trading to remove emotional decisions and capture opportunities across Decred's volatile price swings and ranging periods. Our bot monitors governance-driven movements and BTC correlation patterns 24/7, executing your strategy through secure API connections while you stay in control of your exchange account.
What is Decred Trading Bot
A Decred trading bot is software that automatically executes your buy and sell orders based on rules you set. It works 24/7, capturing DCR price movements while you sleep or work. Bots remove emotional decisions and respond instantly when market conditions match your strategy. 3Commas uses API keys with trading permissions only. Withdrawal rights are disabled, so your funds stay safely on your exchange under your control.
3Commas Decred Trading Strategies
DCA Bots split your purchases into smaller orders over time, reducing the impact of Decred's volatility. Instead of trying to time a single entry perfectly, the bot spreads buys across different price points. This approach smooths your average entry price during DCR's regular 15 to 25 percent swings.
Learn moreGrid Bots place buy and sell orders at multiple price levels within a defined range. They profit from DCR's sideways price movements by capturing gains from repeated oscillations. This strategy works best during Decred's frequent consolidation phases, which typically last three to six weeks between trending moves.
Learn moreSignal Bots execute trades automatically when technical indicators like RSI, MACD, or VWAP trigger predefined conditions. Connect your TradingView alerts and the bot handles execution without emotion or manual monitoring. DCR responds reliably to technical analysis on four-hour and daily timeframes, making indicator-based strategies effective.
Learn moreThe Decred Backtesting lets you test strategies on historical data to see how they might have performed. It helps refine settings, evaluate risks, and build confidence before trading live.
Learn moreThe Decred SmartTrade gives you advanced manual trading options like take-profit, stop-loss, trailing, and multi-target exits. The Decred Public Presets are ready-made strategies from traders that you can launch instantly or customize to fit your needs.
Getting Started with 3Commas Bots
To begin trading with bots:
Sign Up for 3Commas and choose your plan
Connect an Exchange and choose your bot strategy.
Configure your bot parameters and run your bot!
Why do you Need Decred bot by 3Commas?
DCR moves fast, and emotions cost you money. When Decred jumped 45% in January 2025, panic buyers near $18 lost 22-28% as the rally reversed within 48 hours. A bot follows your strategy without FOMO or fear. It trades 24/7, catching the 34% of major DCR swings that happen overnight while you sleep. Built-in tools like Trailing Stop Loss lock in gains during rallies and protect you during 3 AM crashes. You stay in control, but the bot handles execution.
Advantages of Trading Decred
Hybrid PoW and PoS consensus makes DCR significantly more attack-resistant than single consensus blockchains, protecting your trades.
Around 60% of supply locked in staking creates predictable liquidity patterns and reduces sudden circulating supply shocks.
Listed on 50+ exchanges with $8 to 15 million daily volume, offering better liquidity than most mid-cap governance tokens.
Decred trading risk management
Set stop-losses at 8-10% below entry to avoid triggering on DCR's normal 4-7% daily swings while protecting against larger drawdowns during volatile periods.
Monitor Politeia proposals and voting outcomes closely, as treasury spending decisions often create predictable selling pressure when contractors convert DCR to fiat for operational expenses.
Watch Bitcoin price action carefully since Decred maintains a 0.75-0.85 correlation with BTC. Major BTC moves will likely impact your DCR positions regardless of fundamentals.
Automation that pays for itself
Starter
Core bots for spot trading at 1 exchange
$20/ month
AI Assistant
NEW FEATURE
Spot only
1
Active Trading Accounts
5
Active DCA Bots
0
Active Signal Bots
2
Active Grid Bots
10
Active SmartTrades
20
Active DCA Trades
0
Active Signal Trades
10
DCA Backtests
1 year period
10
GRID Backtests
4 months period
Developers API
Read only
Pine Script® execution
Live Chat Support
Pro
Multi-account spot and futures trading
$50/ month
AI Assistant
NEW FEATURE
Spot & Futures
3
Active Trading Accounts
20
Active DCA Bots
20
Active Signal Bots
10
Active Grid Bots
50
Active SmartTrades
100
Active DCA Trades
100
Active Signal Trades
50
DCA Backtests
2 years period
50
GRID Backtests
4 months period
Developers API
Read only
Pine Script® execution
Live Chat Support
Expert
Exceptional limits and API trading
$200/ month
AI Assistant
NEW FEATURE
Spot & Futures
15
Active Trading Accounts
1K
Active DCA Bots
1K
Active Signal Bots
1K
Active Grid Bots
5K
Active SmartTrades
5K
Active DCA Trades
5K
Active Signal Trades
5K
DCA Backtests
full history
5K
GRID Backtests
4 months period
Developers API
Read & Write
Pine Script® execution
Priority Live Chat Support
Supported Exchanges for Decred
Run your Decred strategy across Binance, Coinbase Advanced, Kraken and 12+ other supported exchanges via 3Commas. Connect with a secure API, define entries, exits, and risk once, and let automation execute 24/7. One workspace for all venues means cleaner logs, faster iteration, and fewer missed moves on your DCR pairs.
Three reasons to use 3Commas
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Automate trading to reduce stress and emotions
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Configure bots to trade your strategy exactly as you want
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Backtest on 1-minute historical data up to one year
Why do elite traders choose 3Commas?
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Jaak Humenson
Backtesting in 3Commas just makes life easier. I can try out ideas, see what works, and avoid dumb mistakes — all without losing any money. I bought Expert plan to make more backtests.
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Colton Gabi
For a long time I used a strategy that I considered profitable, but over the long term I was slowly losing money. With the help of 3Commas backtesting feature I realized that I just needed to make small changes in strategy to become profitable trader.
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Mick Gallacher
I've been with 3Commas for a couple of years now, and its powerful bots, once you understand their mechanics, can generate good returns with minimal risk (if you know what I'm doing, I'm making 15–30% pa with little risk and no leverage). You can earn money while you sleep and continue to learn as you progress.
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Jims
The team is always available, focusing on customer needs, improving the app and website, and adapting to all developments. Pretty excellent job!
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Wachira Sachdev
I have used other trading bots, but this one is much better, and I am able to control my losses and maximize my profits much better. I'll keep using this more and more.
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Kande J
I am new to crypto trading and have been able to use 3Commas easily. I learned a lot from paper trading and feel safe using the site.
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Traders Registered
Rated Great on
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Google Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make money with a Decred trading bot?
No bot guarantees profits. DCR's medium-to-high volatility creates opportunities for automated trading, but performance depends on market conditions, your strategy, and settings. Bots execute trades automatically based on your parameters, removing emotion from decisions. However, crypto markets are unpredictable. You can lose money, especially during downturns. Success requires monitoring performance, adjusting strategies, and managing risk. Start small, test different approaches, and never invest more than you can afford to lose. Bots are tools, not magic money machines.
How difficult is it to set up a Decred bot on 3Commas?
Setup requires no coding skills. You connect your exchange through API keys, choose a strategy template, and configure basic parameters like investment amount and risk level. The process takes 15-30 minutes for beginners. 3Commas provides presets to simplify choices, though trading terminology may feel unfamiliar at first. There's a learning curve, but the platform guides you through each step. We recommend starting with paper trading or small amounts until you understand how your bot responds to DCR's price movements.
Is my crypto safe using a 3Commas bot?
3Commas is non-custodial. Your funds never leave your exchange account. The bot uses API keys to place trades on your behalf, but it cannot withdraw your DCR or other assets. When creating API keys, never enable withdrawal permissions. You maintain full control and can revoke access anytime. Your crypto stays on your connected exchange under your custody. 3Commas encrypts API keys and cannot access your funds. The bot only executes buy and sell orders based on your strategy settings.
Can a Decred bot run multiple strategies at once?
Yes. 3Commas lets you run multiple bots simultaneously with different strategies. You can allocate portions of your capital to DCA, GRID, or custom approaches. This diversification helps adapt to DCR's mixed market behavior—it trends roughly 40% of the time and ranges the other 60%. Running multiple strategies reduces reliance on a single approach. Each bot operates independently, so you can test what works best for your goals and risk tolerance while keeping strategies separate and organized.
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