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Cryptohopper
Netherlands · est. 2017
82
A- · /100
Premium UX, signal marketplace, AI strategies. The UX/beginner pick.
Security 85
Compliance 72
Backtesting 82
UX + mobile 90
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Live audit · updated 2026-04-23
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DecrypteBot scores crypto trading bots on 8 public criteria (security, exchanges, strategies, backtesting, pricing, UX, support, FCA/SEC/MiCA compliance). Transparent methodology, zero sponsored rankings.
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{ "bot": "3Commas", "score_global": 78, "criteria": { "security": 78, "compliance": 65, "backtest": 72 }, "regulatory_flags": [ "AMF: unclear", "MiCA: partial" ], "last_reviewed": "2026-04-23"}
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LIVE AUDIT UPDATED 2026-04-23 5 BOTS AUDITED 8 PUBLIC CRITERIA 0 SPONSORED RANKING 3Commas 78/100 3Commas · EU Partial Cryptohopper 82/100 Cryptohopper · EU Partial Pionex 63/100 Pionex · AMF blacklist Bitsgap 80/100 Bitsgap · EU Partial Coinrule 79/100 Coinrule · FCA registered LIVE AUDIT UPDATED 2026-04-23 5 BOTS AUDITED 8 PUBLIC CRITERIA 0 SPONSORED RANKING 3Commas 78/100 3Commas · EU Partial Cryptohopper 82/100 Cryptohopper · EU Partial Pionex 63/100 Pionex · AMF blacklist Bitsgap 80/100 Bitsgap · EU Partial Coinrule 79/100 Coinrule · FCA registered
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Bots audited
8
Public criteria
5
Regulators tracked
2026-04
Updated
Methodology
A public grid. 8 criteria. 0 grey areas.
The methodology we apply to every bot. The same, for all, without exception.
core
20
weight
Security
API permissions, 2FA, breach history, external audits, IP whitelisting.
12
weight
Exchanges
Number and quality of integrated exchanges, CEX + DEX, regulated platforms.
12
weight
Strategies
DCA, grid, signals, arbitrage, market making, AI, copy trading.
12
weight
Backtesting
Data history, fees modeling, paper trading, reproducibility.
10
weight
Pricing
Free tier, features/price ratio, minimum investment, transparency.
10
weight
UX + mobile
Learning curve, iOS/Android apps, onboarding, languages.
8
weight
Support
Response time, live chat, Discord/Telegram, doc quality.
core
16
weight
Compliance
AMF/PSAN, MiCA, SEC/CFTC, FCA status. Authority blacklisting.
Read the methodology + Total ponderation = 100%
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Lists without methodology
No 'top 10' pulled out of a hat. Every score is justified, every criterion explained, every calculation reproducible.
X
Compliance swept under the rug
Pionex has been FCA-flagged since 2023, nobody talks about it. MiCA imposes obligations on bots in the EU, nobody measures compliance. We do.
X
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Top crypto bots 2026
Ranked by our public 8-criteria grid. Click to see the full audit.
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Bitsgap
Estonia · est. 2018
80
A- · /100
Grid trading specialist, cross-exchange arbitrage.
Security 80
Compliance 68
Backtesting 85
UX + mobile 85
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3C
3Commas
Estonia · est. 2017
78
B+ · /100
Historical multi-strategy leader. Large catalog, hardened security since 2022.
Security 78
Compliance 65
Backtesting 72
UX + mobile 82
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Pionex
Singapore · est. 2019
63
C+ · /100
Exchange with 16 free built-in bots. But FCA/AMF-flagged since 2023.
Security 62
Compliance 25
Backtesting 55
UX + mobile 78
BLACKLISTED AMF
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best crypto trading bot in 2026?
There is no single best bot. Cryptohopper (82/100) is our UX/beginner pick. Bitsgap (80/100) for advanced grid. 3Commas (78/100) for multi-strategies. Pionex (63/100) offers 16 free bots but remains AMF-flagged in France.
Are crypto trading bots legal?
Yes, using a bot is legal in most jurisdictions. Some platforms (e.g. Pionex) are on national regulator blacklists (AMF France since 2023). MiCA has imposed EU-wide obligations since 2024. See our Regulation page.
Are crypto bots profitable?
Not automatically. A bot executes a strategy, it doesn't invent one. In bull markets, grid or DCA bots can return 5-20% per quarter. In bear markets, they can accumulate losses. Our reviews include standardized backtests.
What is the safest crypto bot?
Safety rests on 3 pillars: non-custodial design, limited API permissions (never withdraw), clean breach history, enforced 2FA. Bitsgap and Coinrule have the cleanest records in our 2026 grid.
How much does a crypto trading bot cost?
From $0 (native exchange bots, Pionex) to $500/month (pro). SaaS: $15-100/month. One-time licenses like Gunbot: ~$500. Full details per review.
Is DecrypteBot really independent?
Yes. We earn via affiliate links when readers sign up, but no bot can buy a better score. Public methodology, same for all.
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