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.

Kraken Spot USD pairs only
Paper Test before live mode
Local Runs on your machine
4 Adaptive profiles

Momentum-Trader is trading software, not financial advice. Live Mode places real Kraken orders and involves risk of loss.

No withdrawal permission required
Runs locally on your machine
Paper mode before real money
Kraken spot USD pairs only

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.

01

Scan

Builds a fresh watchlist from the top-volume Kraken USD pairs every cycle. Skips stablecoins, low-volume pairs, and thinly traded coins.

02

Score

Scores each coin across trend strength, 1h/3h/12h momentum, RSI quality, and volume. Max score ~110 points.

03

Profile

Reads the BTC regime, market breadth, and basket momentum. Selects the correct profile — Shield, Scout, Momentum, or Surge.

04

Enter

Opens a position when the profile's filters pass. Single signal = 100% of the slot. Two signals = score-weighted split (30–70%).

05

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 on the next scan.

  • Entry gate: Blocked
  • Scan interval: 2 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: 2 hours
  • Take profit: 20%
Momentum Confirmed bull market

BTC and breadth both confirm uptrend. Slightly higher quality bar than Scout, wider take profit target.

  • Momentum gate: 3.4% 12h ROC
  • Scan interval: 2 hours
  • Take profit: 22%
Surge Market ripping (BTC + breadth > 52%)

High bar — only true market leaders qualify. Widest take profit target. Requires sustained confirmation before activating, so it does not fire on a single-candle spike.

  • Momentum gate: 4.4% 12h ROC
  • Scan interval: 2 hours
  • Take profit: 24%

Historical testing

Backtests are shown for transparency, not promises.

These are simulated historical backtests using Kraken spot market data and estimated fees. They are included so users can inspect how the strategy behaved in specific past windows. Backtests are not live trading results and do not guarantee future performance.

30-day window

+9.1% Simulated strategy
-17.2% Basket buy & hold
6 trades -6.1% simulated max DD

90-day window

+23.9% Simulated strategy
+1.2% Basket buy & hold
22 trades -12.6% simulated max DD

180-day window

+28.4% Simulated strategy
-26.8% Basket buy & hold
31 trades -13.0% simulated max DD

Historical simulations use past Kraken spot data and estimated fees. They are not live trading results, do not predict future performance, and should not be treated as expected returns. Crypto trading involves substantial risk of loss.

Actual product screenshots

See the bot before you run it.

Momentum-Trader live dashboard showing account cards, scanner scores, price chart, adaptive profile badge, audit log, and recent trades
Live dashboard — account cards, scanner scores, active profile badge, price chart with trade levels, audit log, and recent closed trades.
Momentum-Trader backtest tool showing equity curve, trade history, profile breakdown, and historical buy-and-hold comparison
Backtest tool — dynamic coin list, equity curve, profile breakdown, trade history, and historical buy-and-hold comparison.

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.

Questions

Know what you are running.

Does this guarantee profit?

No. Crypto trading involves real risk of loss. Backtest numbers are historical simulations from 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?

Drawdown varies by market window. The backtest section includes simulated max drawdown alongside returns and trade counts because risk matters as much as return. Live drawdown can be higher than any backtest.

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. Historical backtests are simulations 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.