Scan
Builds a fresh watchlist from the top-volume Kraken USD pairs every cycle. Skips stablecoins, low-volume pairs, and thinly traded coins.
Adaptive Kraken spot automation
Trade momentum.
Not noise.
Momentum-Trader reads the market regime, picks the right mode, and acts only when the setup is clean. Four adaptive profiles. Dynamic position sizing. Runs locally on your machine.
+23.7%
90-day backtest
+78.5%
180-day backtest
-10.2%
Max drawdown (90d)
4
Adaptive profiles
Backtest results on Kraken spot data. Past performance does not predict future results.
How it works
One disciplined loop, running every scan cycle.
The bot does not predict markets. It scores what is happening right now, checks the regime, and acts only when conditions align.
Score
Scores each coin across trend strength, 1h/3h/12h momentum, RSI quality, and volume. Max score ~110 points.
Profile
Reads the BTC regime, market breadth, and basket momentum. Selects the correct profile — Shield, Scout, Momentum, or Surge.
Enter
Opens a position when the profile's filters pass. Single signal = 100% of the slot. Two signals = score-weighted split (30–70%).
Exit
Closes through hard stop, trailing stop, take profit, momentum fade, timeout, or rotation into a stronger opportunity.
Adaptive profiles
The bot reads the market. You don't have to.
Most bots use the same settings in all market conditions. Momentum-Trader switches automatically between four profiles based on what BTC and the broader basket are actually doing.
Shield
Bear market / broad sell-off
No new entries. Capital protected. Existing positions managed with tighter exits. Activates immediately — one scan to enter, three to exit.
- Entry gate: Blocked
- Scan interval: 4 hours
- Trail stop: 5.5%, immediate
Scout
Neutral / mild uptrend
Default operating mode. Conservative quality bar. Takes only the clearest setups with the strongest momentum.
- Momentum gate: 3.0% 12h ROC
- Scan interval: 3 hours
- Take profit: 28%
Momentum
Confirmed bull market
BTC and breadth both confirm uptrend. Scans faster, wider take profit target. Same quality bar as Scout.
- Momentum gate: 3.0% 12h ROC
- Scan interval: 2 hours
- Take profit: 30%
Surge
Market ripping (BTC + breadth > 62%)
High bar — only true market leaders qualify. Fastest scans, widest take profit. Activates on two confirmation scans.
- Momentum gate: 4.5% 12h ROC
- Scan interval: 90 minutes
- Take profit: 32%
Backtest results
Tested across 30, 90, and 180-day windows.
Backtested on Kraken spot data using a dynamic top-16 USD basket (BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, HYPE, ZEC, ADA, DOGE, AAVE, SUI, NEAR, LTC, AVAX, XLM, LINK, NEO). $1,000 starting capital. All results include estimated fees.
30 days
+8.8%
Bot return
-20.1%
Buy & hold
8 trades
-10.2% max DD
90 days
+23.7%
Bot return
-2.2%
Buy & hold
30 trades
-10.2% max DD
180 days
+78.5%
Bot return
-22.6%
Buy & hold
55 trades
-17.6% max DD
Backtests use historical Kraken data and do not guarantee future performance. Live results will differ. Crypto trading involves substantial risk of loss.
Actual product screenshots
See the bot before you run it.
Why it is different
Built for Kraken spot.
Nothing else.
Most bot platforms try to cover every exchange, strategy, and signal marketplace. Momentum-Trader is intentionally narrow: Kraken spot, a tuned momentum strategy, four adaptive profiles, and a dashboard focused on exactly what matters while the bot is running.
- Runs locally — your keys stay on your machine.
- No subscription — one license key, own it.
- No withdrawal permission ever required.
- Paper mode built in — test before trading real money.
- Compounding — profits stay in the bot pool and grow.
- Adaptive — switches profiles without you touching anything.
Simple access
One license. No subscription.
Purchases handled through Gumroad. Download and license key delivered there.
Standard License
$199
For traders comfortable setting up Kraken API keys and following the included setup guide.
- Windows exe and Mac/Linux packages
- License key delivery via Gumroad
- Paper mode and live mode
- Built-in backtest tool
- Four adaptive profiles (Shield / Scout / Momentum / Surge)
- Dynamic position sizing
- Setup guide and support documentation
Questions
Know what you are running.
Does this guarantee profit?
No. Crypto trading involves real risk of loss. Backtest numbers show historical performance on specific data windows and do not predict future results.
Which exchange is supported?
Kraken spot USD pairs only. Other exchanges may be added in future versions after testing.
Do I need withdrawal access?
No. You should never enable withdrawal permissions on the API key used with Momentum-Trader. The bot only needs Query Funds, Modify Orders, and Cancel/Close Orders.
Can I test before using real money?
Yes. Paper Mode simulates trades at real prices without placing real orders. You should always use paper mode first.
What are the adaptive profiles?
The bot automatically selects one of four profiles — Shield, Scout, Momentum, or Surge — based on BTC trend, market breadth, and basket momentum. You never configure this manually.
How does position sizing work?
When one coin qualifies, 100% of the available slot budget is deployed into it. When two qualify simultaneously, the budget is split proportionally by score, bounded between 30% and 70%.
What is the max drawdown?
In 90-day backtests, max drawdown was -10.2%. In 180-day backtests, -17.6%. Live results will differ.
How many positions can it hold?
A maximum of two simultaneous positions on Kraken spot USD pairs.
Risk disclosure
Momentum-Trader is software, not financial advice. Crypto trading involves substantial risk of loss. Live Mode places real market orders through your Kraken account. Backtest results are historical and do not predict future performance. Only trade with funds you can afford to lose. Monitor the bot regularly. Review the included terms, disclaimer, and setup guide before using real money.