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Recommended Setup for Freqtrade

This is a simple, beginner-friendly stack to go from zero → paper trading → live. All links are optional; some may be referral links that support FreqST at no extra cost.

Quick Start (Free → Safe)

Install Freqtrade locally and clone a strategy from GitHub.
Backtest with your preferred data source.
Run paper trading first (no real funds).
When ready, deploy on a small VPS and go live with reduced fees.

1) Exchange (reduced fees)

Pick one exchange to start. Create an API key with read/trade permissions only (no withdrawals).

Binance

Global liquidity, simple fee discounts via referral.

Bybit

OKX

Solid APIs; competitive fees and promos.

Tip: keep API keys scoped to spot trading only while testing.

2) VPS / Hosting

Run your bot 24/7 on a lightweight VPS. Start with 1–2 vCPU, 1–2 GB RAM, 25 GB SSD.

DigitalOcean

Simple droplets; $200 credits for new users via referral.

Vultr

Global locations; hourly billing.

Hetzner Cloud

Great price/perf in EU; referral credits available.

Use systemd or a simple process manager (tmux/screen) to keep the bot alive.

3) Data & Backtesting

Faster data = faster iteration. Start with free, upgrade if needed.

CoinAPI

Market data APIs; dev-friendly docs, trial tiers.

Kaiko

Institutional datasets; great for research.

Document your Freqtrade version + data range for reproducible tests.

4) Paper Trading & Dashboards

Track metrics and alerts before risking capital. Start with paper trading.

TradingView

Charts & alerts; useful for visual sanity checks.

3Commas

Automation suite; some users mirror entries/exits. 40% off

Keep paper trading for several weeks to assess drawdowns and stability.

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Note: Some links may be referral/affiliate links that help keep FreqST free. This is not financial advice. Always test with paper trading before going live.