Meet the New 3Commas AI Assistant
Nov 24, 2025
Stacks
Trading Bot
Automate your STX trading on Bitcoin's Layer 2. Stacks amplifies Bitcoin's moves by 1.5-2x with sharp volatility, making manual timing difficult. Our bots execute grid and DCA strategies during frequent consolidation ranges, removing emotion from your trades while you maintain full control of your funds.
What is Stacks Trading Bot
A Stacks trading bot is an automated tool that buys and sells STX based on rules you define. It monitors price movements 24/7, executes trades instantly during high volatility, and removes emotional decisions from your strategy. 3Commas connects to your exchange using API keys with trading permissions only. Your funds stay on the exchange. The bot cannot withdraw or transfer money, so your STX remains secure even if our platform is compromised.
3Commas Stacks Trading Strategies
DCA bots spread your purchases across multiple price points over time, reducing the impact of Stacks' volatility. Instead of trying to time one perfect entry, the bot buys automatically at intervals. This suits STX well because it experiences sharp 8-12% daily swings and unpredictable short-term movements that make single entries risky.
Learn moreGrid bots place buy and sell orders at preset price intervals, capturing profits from repeated price swings within a range. This works well when Stacks moves sideways between clear support and resistance levels. STX often consolidates in 15-25% ranges, creating consistent opportunities for grid orders to fill and profit from oscillations.
Learn moreSignal bots execute trades automatically when technical indicators like RSI, MACD, or volume patterns trigger predefined conditions. You connect TradingView signals or custom indicators, and the bot trades without emotion. STX responds reliably to these technical signals, particularly because of its strong Bitcoin correlation and clear patterns on volume analysis.
Learn moreThe Stacks 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 Stacks SmartTrade gives you advanced manual trading options like take-profit, stop-loss, trailing, and multi-target exits. The Stacks 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 Stacks bot by 3Commas?
Manual STX trading costs you money. During the sBTC launch in December 2024, FOMO buyers who entered near $2.70 panic-sold 48 hours later at $1.96, locking in 28% losses. A bot executes your strategy without fear or greed. It monitors Stacks 24/7, even when you sleep. In January 2025, STX dropped 19.9% between 2 AM and 5 AM EST, then recovered by morning. Manual traders woke to unexpected losses and missed the bounce. Trailing Stop Loss locks in profits during pumps and limits damage during sudden reversals, protecting your capital automatically.
Advantages of Trading Stacks
STX trades on 50+ major exchanges with $150M+ daily volume, so you can move in and out without slippage.
Ranges sideways 40% of the time with clear channels, making it perfect for automated grid bot strategies.
Earn up to 13% APY paid in Bitcoin through Stacking while you hold STX between active trades.
Risk management tips for Stacks trading
Set stop losses wider than typical crypto positions to account for STX's 60-90% volatility. Tight stops will get triggered during normal price swings.
Track Bitcoin price action closely since Stacks moves 1.5 to 2 times harder than BTC in both directions due to strong correlation.
Mark quarterly token unlock dates on your calendar. These scheduled events historically create sell pressure and temporary price drops you can plan around.
Automation that pays for itself
Starter
Core bots for spot trading at 1 exchange
$20/ month
AI Assistant
NEW FEATURE
Spot only
1
Active API Keys
5
Active DCA Bots
2
Active Signal Bots
2
Active Grid Bots
20
Active DCA Trades
10
Active Signal Trades
10
Active SmartTrades
100
DCA Backtests
1 year period
100
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 API Keys
20
Active DCA Bots
20
Active Signal Bots
10
Active Grid Bots
100
Active DCA Trades
100
Active Signal Trades
50
Active SmartTrades
500
DCA Backtests
2 years period
500
GRID Backtests
4 months period
Developers API
Read only
Pine Script® execution
Live Chat Support
Expert
Exceptional limits and API trading
$140/ month
AI Assistant
NEW FEATURE
Spot & Futures
15
Active API Keys
1K
Active DCA Bots
1K
Active Signal Bots
1K
Active Grid Bots
5K
Active DCA Trades
5K
Active Signal Trades
5K
Active SmartTrades
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 Stacks
Run your Stacks 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 STX 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my crypto safe using a 3Commas Stacks bot?
Yes. 3Commas is non-custodial—your funds never leave your exchange account. The API keys you provide only allow trading, not withdrawals. We can't access or move your STX or other assets. Your crypto stays on your exchange under your control. The bot just executes buy and sell orders based on your strategy. Think of it like giving someone permission to trade for you, but they can't touch your wallet.
Can Stacks bots guarantee I'll make money?
No. STX is a volatile asset that moves with Bitcoin, often with bigger swings. Bots automate your strategy and trade without emotion, but they can't predict crashes or guarantee gains. Grid bots work well when Stacks ranges between support and resistance. DCA bots help you accumulate during dips. The benefit is consistency and time-saving, not certain profits. Start small and adjust as you learn.
Do I need coding skills to set up a Stacks trading bot?
No coding required. The setup is straightforward—connect your exchange via API, choose a bot type, and configure basic settings like price range or investment amount. There's a learning curve, especially understanding grid versus DCA strategies, but 3Commas offers templates to get started fast. You can copy proven setups and tweak them. Most users launch their first bot within 30 minutes.
Can I run multiple strategies on STX at the same time?
Yes. You can run several bots simultaneously with different strategies. For example, use a grid bot to profit from STX ranging between $2-$3, while a DCA bot accumulates on dips for long-term holding. Each bot operates independently with its own capital allocation. This lets you diversify your approach and adapt to different market conditions—whether Stacks is trending, consolidating, or chopping sideways.
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