Pionex is an exchange with free built-in bots, but your funds sit on Pionex. TradeArmor trades on your own exchange accounts with keys that never leave your machine.
By Ed Cava··Updated
If you like Pionex's built-in bots but do not want your funds living on one exchange, TradeArmor is the alternative. Pionex is an exchange with free bots, so to use them your coins sit on Pionex. TradeArmor is a self-hosted bot that connects to the exchange accounts you already have, keeps your API keys on your own machine, and never holds your funds.
Pionex bundles the bot and the exchange. The bots are free, but the trade-off is that your funds have to be on Pionex to use them, and you trade on Pionex's own order books and venue.
TradeArmor separates the bot from the exchange. It connects to your existing accounts on eight major exchanges through a trade-only API key that stays on your machine. Your coins stay where you already keep them, and you are not locked to a single venue.
You keep simple, automated grid and DCA trading. You gain custody on your own exchange, a deeper strategy engine, built-in signals, and the freedom to run the same bot across Binance US, Bybit, Coinbase, OKX, and more, rather than being tied to one venue.
Switch if you want to keep custody on your own exchange, trade across several venues, or grow into custom strategies, signals, and futures.
Think twice if free is the only thing that matters and you are comfortable keeping funds on Pionex. TradeArmor is a paid subscription. Signals cover BTC/USDC spot pairs, and grid and futures are on the Enterprise tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between TradeArmor and Pionex?
Pionex is an exchange with free trading bots built in, which means your funds sit on Pionex while the bots run. TradeArmor is a self-hosted bot that connects to your own exchange accounts, so your coins stay on the exchange you already trust and your API keys stay on your machine.
Are Pionex bots really free?
Pionex bots are free to use, but you have to keep your funds on the Pionex exchange to run them, and you trade on Pionex's order books. TradeArmor is a paid subscription, but you keep custody on your own exchange and you are not tied to a single venue.
Can TradeArmor do grid trading like Pionex?
Yes. TradeArmor includes a grid bot on its Enterprise tier, plus DCA on every tier, custom indicator strategies, futures, and built-in BTC/USDC signals. Pionex is best known for simple grid bots inside its own exchange.
Which exchanges does TradeArmor work with?
Eight exchanges through CCXT: Binance US, Binance Global, Coinbase Advanced Trade, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, KuCoin, and the Hyperliquid DEX. You are not locked to one venue the way you are with Pionex.
Is my money safer with TradeArmor than Pionex?
TradeArmor never holds your funds. It connects to your exchange with a trade-only API key stored on your own machine, so you keep custody on your chosen exchange. Pionex is itself the custodian of funds you move there to run its bots.
How much does TradeArmor cost?
Starter $19.99/mo, Pro $49.99/mo, Enterprise $89.99/mo, each with a 30-day money-back guarantee.