Futures Trend-Following Bot on Bitget – Website Guide
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This guide explains how to use the futures trend-following bot, an automated trading tool that executes futures trades based on selected technical indicators. It covers key features, including customizable strategies for trending and ranging markets, leverage configuration, and risk management tools such as take-profit and stop-loss settings.
What is a futures trend-following bot?
The futures trend-following bot is an automated tool that executes futures trades based on technical indicators and market trends. By selecting a preferred indicator, users can automate their trading strategies with minimal manual intervention.
Key benefits:
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Customizable strategies: Choose from multiple indicators to suit trending or ranging markets.
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Leverage configuration: Amplify potential returns by configuring leverage.
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Risk management tools: Set take-profit and stop-loss thresholds to manage risk effectively.
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Automated execution: Trades are executed automatically based on selected parameters.
With the futures trend-following bot, traders can enhance their trading efficiency and performance while maintaining control over their trading parameters.
Indicator strategies overview
When using the futures trend-following bot, you can select one of the following strategies based on market conditions and trading preferences:
1. MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)
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Suitable for trending markets.
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Tracks momentum and price direction. The bot takes profit automatically when signs of reversal appear.
2. BOLL (Bollinger Bands)
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Suitable for ranging markets.
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Identifies price highs and lows. Executes buys near lower bands and sells near upper bands, closing positions when price returns to the mean.
3. MA (Moving averages)
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Suitable for trending markets.
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Tracks short-term and long-term trends. Takes profit automatically when the trend weakens or reverses.
4. RSI (Relative Strength Index)
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Suitable for ranging markets.
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Identifies overbought and oversold conditions. Executes buys at lower levels and sells at higher levels, closing positions when price stabilizes at the average level.
How to use the futures trend-following bot?
Step 1: Choose an indicator and trading pair
1. Navigate to the futures trend-following bot page.

2. Select one of the available indicators: MACD, BOLL, MA, or RSI.

3. Choose your preferred trading pair (e.g., BTCUSDT) from the menu.
4. After selecting the indicator and trading pair, choose Long for bullish strategies or Short for bearish strategies.
5. Click Use to proceed to the bot setup page.
Step 2: Set the parameters
1. Configure the leverage to match your trading strategy (e.g., 5x).

2. Ensure sufficient margin is available in your account.
3. Enter the USDT amount to allocate and confirm it meets the minimum margin requirement.
Step 3: Adjust advanced settings
1. Take-profit (%):
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Set the percentage gain at which the bot will automatically close the position to lock in profits.
2. Stop-loss (%):
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Set the percentage drop at which the bot will sell to limit losses.
Step 4: Launch the bot
1. Review all settings, including the indicator, margin, leverage, take-profit, and stop-loss.
2. Confirm your balance meets the requirements.
3. Click Create to activate the futures trend-following bot.
FAQ
1. What is the minimum amount required to start the bot?
The minimum margin is shown in the Margin section and varies depending on the bot's configuration.
2. Can I change leverage after starting the bot?
No. Leverage cannot be changed once the bot is activated. To adjust leverage, stop the current bot and create a new one with the desired setting.
3. How do I select the best indicator for current market conditions?
Use MACD or MA for trending markets and BOLL or RSI for ranging markets.
4. Does the futures trend-following bot guarantee profits?
No. While the bot is based on historical data and technical indicators, market conditions can vary.
Disclaimer and Risk Warning
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