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BASICS2026-03-08· 5 min read

What Is Freqtrade? The Trading Engine Behind BotTrade.app

Freqtrade in 30 Seconds

Freqtrade is a free, open-source cryptocurrency trading bot software written in Python. It was developed by an active community and is used by thousands of traders worldwide. Freqtrade supports all major exchanges (alle grossen Krypto-Boersen), offers backtesting capabilities, and is extremely configurable.

Why Does BotTrade.app Use Freqtrade?

Three reasons: First, Freqtrade is battle-tested. The software has been running stably in production for years. Second, the strategy engine is powerful. You can implement any conceivable strategy — from simple DCA to complex multi-indicator systems. Third, open source means transparency. Anyone can review the code; there's no black box.

The Problem with Freqtrade (and Our Solution)

Freqtrade has a high barrier to entry: installation via the command line, writing strategy code in Python, manually editing config files. For a developer, no problem. For the average trader, a dealbreaker.

BotTrade.app solves this problem: you get the power of Freqtrade without ever writing a single line of code. Our AI bot builder translates your strategy description into Freqtrade-compatible code. You click, the AI codes.

For Advanced Users

If you do want to code yourself: you can upload custom Freqtrade strategies as Python files. BotTrade.app then runs them in paper trading mode. This gives you the best of both worlds: BotTrade.app's infrastructure combined with the flexibility of your own custom strategies.

Harness the power of Freqtrade — without the complexity. Get started on BotTrade.app.

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