Installation and configuration of a trading bot on Windows OS.
In this guide, you will find detailed instructions for installing, configuring, and launching a trading bot on Windows OS.
By registering through the referral link on the ByBit exchange, you will receive a 8% discount on the commission for using the trading bot.
- Sub-account and API creation
- Installing the bot on Windows OS
- Installing a bot on a Linux server
- Strategy and settings
- FAQ
Create a new sub-account (under no circumstances should you connect the bot to an account that has previously had trades; otherwise, the bot will consider these trades in its favor and charge you our commission for payment).
Do not connect the bot to a copy trading account to avoid being banned from our side.
▎Contents
- Downloading and installation
- Launching
- Registration and obtaining a token for login
- Creating an individual TG bot for management
- Setting up API keys for the Bybit exchange
▎Setup Steps
▎1. Downloading the Bot
Go to Crypto_Resources_Bot(https://t.me/Crypto_Resources_bot) and click the Start button.
▎2. Choosing Algorithmic Trading
In the menu, select the AlgoTrading option.
▎3. Understanding Risks
Carefully read the "Risk Agreement." After that, choose an exchange for trading. By downloading the application, you assume all risks.
▎4. Downloading the Bot
Download the trading bot by selecting your operating system.
▎5. Saving the Archive
Follow the link to download and save the archive st_bot_win.zip to your computer.
▎6. Extracting the Archive
Extract the archive into a separate folder.
▎7. Checking the Launch File
Attention! After extracting the archive, the file main.exe may disappear. If this happens, proceed to the next step.
▎8. Configuring Antivirus
Set up an exception for the folder with the extracted archive in your antivirus or Windows Defender. The encrypted source code of the program may raise suspicions with antivirus software.
▎9. Launching the Bot
Open the file main.exe located in the root of the folder.
▎10. Selecting Language
Upon first launching the bot, Russian may be enabled by default. Select English if necessary and restart the program.
▎11. Obtaining a Token
Follow the link in the program header to obtain your "token."
▎12. Saving the Token
Write down the token in a text editor. Do not close the text editor — you will need it later.
▎13. Creating an Individual TG Bot
Create an individual bot to manage the program by opening BotFather (https://t.me/botfather) and using the command /newbot to create a new bot. Write down the API key in a text editor.
▎14. Obtaining User ID
In the User Info Bot (https://t.me/userinfobot), obtain your Telegram_user_id and write it down in a text editor.
▎15. Entering Data into Settings
In the Telegram_bot Settings tab, enter your telegram_user_id and telegram_bot_api_key obtained from @botfather, then click the Save Settings button.
▎16. Checking Bot Status
After saving, in 30-60 seconds, the status line in the program will change to TG bot: - Bot running.
▎17. Starting the Telegram Bot
Open your Telegram bot created with @botFather and press the Start button. It should respond with a message.
▎18. Entering Activation Code
Click on the menu and select the command /help. Enter your activation code from step 12.
Important! Each time you open the link, the activation code is regenerated, and after regeneration, it needs to be re-entered in your bot.
▎19. Checking Bot Operation
After correctly entering all settings, you will see information in the upper corner of the program indicating that the bot is working correctly.
▎20. Setting Up API on Bybit Exchange
Set up trading via API on Bybit exchange:
• Either select an option from the API dropdown menu,
• Or go to API Management (https://www.bybit.com/app/user/api-management).
Attention! API keys for trading on a real balance and a test balance are different!
▎21. Creating a New API Key
Click the Create New Key button and select API keys created by the system.
▎22. Configuring the API Key
Enter the name of the API key and select Read and Write permissions. Set the necessary permissions and click Submit. Go through the "Security Verification" procedure and obtain your API Key and API Secret.
▎23. Entering Keys into Settings
Paste the key data into the settings, check the Demo mode box if the API keys are for a demo account, and check the Bot Activity box.
To switch to demo mode, select the Demo trading item. And only inside this item, request a test balance for trading, set up trading modes and issue API keys for demo
▎24. Checking Connection
Wait for 30 seconds. If the margin balance is displayed – everything is set up. The bot is running with basic setup search parameters and averaging strategies and is waiting for the first trade.
