> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.dextrabot.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.dextrabot.com/dextrabot/quickstart.md).

# Trading Bots Quickstart

### 🎯 Choose Your Path

Select what you want to do and we'll get you started in minutes.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="🤖 Trading Bots" %}
**Automate your trading strategies 24/7**

| Bot Type                   | Best For                              | Time to Start |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Grid Bot (Hyperliquid)     | Automated grid trading on Hyperliquid | \~5 min       |
| Grid Bot (Lighter)         | Automated grid trading on Lighter     | \~5 min       |
| Market Maker (Hyperliquid) | Automated market-making strategy      | \~5 min       |
| Grid Bot (Extended)        | Automated grid trading on Extended    | \~5 min       |
| {% endtab %}               |                                       |               |

{% tab title="🔄 Copy Trading" %}
**Automatically mirror top traders' positions**

| Path                      | Description                    | Time to Start |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------- |
| Hyperliquid → Hyperliquid | Copy trades within Hyperliquid | \~10 min      |
| Hyperliquid → Lighter     | Cross-DEX copy trading         | \~10 min      |
| {% endtab %}              |                                |               |

{% tab title="🌾 Airdrop Farming" %}
**Farm potential airdrops across multiple DEXs**

| Module              | Status    | Time to Start |
| ------------------- | --------- | ------------- |
| Aster Farming       | 🟢 Active | \~5 min       |
| BasedApp Farming    | 🟢 Active | \~5 min       |
| Lighter Farming     | 🟢 Active | \~5 min       |
| Apex Farming        | 🟢 Active | \~5 min       |
| Variational Farming | 🟢 Active | \~5 min       |
| Extended Farming    | 🟢 Active | \~5 min       |
| Paradex Farming     | 🟢 Active | \~5 min       |
| Pacifica Farming    | 🟢 Active | \~5 min       |

**Advanced:**

| Strategy                            | Description                    | Time to Start |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------- |
| Delta Neutral (Lighter-Lighter)     | Hedge positions within Lighter | \~15 min      |
| Delta Neutral (Lighter-Variational) | Cross-DEX hedged farming       | \~15 min      |
| {% endtab %}                        |                                |               |

{% tab title="🔍 Discovery & Alerts" %}
**Find alpha and stay informed**

| Feature          | Description                  |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Discover Wallets | Find high-performing wallets |
| Whale Trades     | Monitor large transactions   |
| Telegram Alerts  | Real-time notifications      |
| {% endtab %}     |                              |
| {% endtabs %}    |                              |

***

### ⚡ Before You Start

#### Step 1: Check What You Need

| Feature                              | Subscription Required |
| ------------------------------------ | --------------------- |
| **Hyperliquid Copy Trade**           | ❌ No                  |
| **Grid Bot (Hyperliquid)**           | ❌ No                  |
| **Market Maker (Hyperliquid)**       | ❌ No                  |
| **Discover Wallets & Alerts**        | ❌ Free                |
| **Hyperliquid - Lighter Copy Trade** | ✅ Yes                 |
| **Grid Bot (Lighter)**               | ✅ Yes                 |
| **All Farming Modules**              | ✅ Yes                 |
| **Delta Neutral Strategies**         | ✅ Yes                 |
| **Grid Bot (Extended)**              | ❌ No                  |

{% hint style="info" %}
**Hyperliquid/Extended-only features are free** — we take a builder fee on trades instead of charging a subscription.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
**Ready?** Choose your path above and follow the step-by-step guides from our document!
{% endhint %}

### ❓ Need Help?

* **Discord**: [Join our community](https://discord.gg/dextrabot)
* **Twitter**: [@dextrabot](https://twitter.com/dextrabot)


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