# What is Algorithmic Trading?

Don't let the complicated name scare you. At its core, algorithmic trading is simple:

> It's the practice of using a computer program to automatically buy and sell assets for you based on a pre-defined set of rules.

<figure><img src="/files/aKVKSKCZpH3zLFOqSSQE" alt=""><figcaption><p> <em>Let your automated trading bot follow your rules and seize market opportunities 24/7</em></p></figcaption></figure>

Think of a trading bot as your personal assistant who works 24/7. You give it a specific strategy (the "rules"), and it executes that strategy tirelessly, without emotion, day or night.

For example, a simple rule could be: "When the price of Bitcoin drops by 1%, buy $100 worth. When it rises by 1% from where you bought it, sell it."

The bot follows these instructions precisely, allowing you to take advantage of market opportunities even when you're asleep, at work, or on vacation.


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