The TradeArmor Blog
Founder notes on self hosted crypto trading, signal mechanics, DCA strategy depth, indicator deep dives, and the things SaaS bots will not tell you.
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Self Hosted vs SaaS Crypto Bot: The Full Matrix
Self hosted vs SaaS crypto bot, compared in full: custody, built-in signals, cost, and control. See which model keeps your exchange API keys on your machine.
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Trading Bot Raspberry Pi Setup: How to Run One 24/7
Run a trading bot Raspberry Pi setup that stays up 24/7: Pi 4 vs Pi 5, Python 3.11, the systemd service, SD card vs SSD, power draw, and self-custody.
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Gated DCA vs Simple DCA: The Math That Matters
Gated DCA vs simple DCA, compared on the math that matters: how cost-basis gates, cooldowns, and EQ-price logic decide whether averaging down actually works.
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Migrate From ProfitTrailer Without Losing Your Positions
Want to migrate from ProfitTrailer without abandoning open positions? A step by step guide to moving your DCA legs, history, and signals intact.
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Can a Trading Bot Withdraw My Funds? API Permissions
Can a trading bot withdraw my funds? Only if the API key allows it. How exchange API permissions work and how to lock withdrawals out for good.
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Crypto Trading Bot Without API Key Risk (2026 Security Guide)
How to run a crypto trading bot without API key risk: self-custody, permission scoping, and a real-world security checklist from a self-hosted bot builder.
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Best ProfitTrailer Alternative in 2026 (From a Former PT User Who Built One)
A former PT user's honest comparison of every ProfitTrailer alternative in 2026, plus a migration path that preserves the EQ-price gate PT users care about.
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Best Self-Hosted Crypto Trading Bot in 2026 (Tested on 6 Exchanges)
A founder-written comparison of every self-hosted crypto trading bot worth running in 2026, tested across Binance US, Bybit, Coinbase, OKX, and more.