🫨 The Fear & Greed Index has been in Extreme Fear for 46+ days straight, longer than even during the Terra crash and FTX collapse.

On Feb 6, it hit 5. Worse than COVID (8). Worse than FTX (12).

And yet:
• BTC is holding above $70K
• 753 new whale wallets (100+ BTC) added in 3 months
• Spot BTC ETFs: $1.2B+ in Q1 2026 inflows despite market volatility

Historically, the deepest fear periods have been followed by strong recoveries, but most traders were too scared to act at the time.

The problem is that most traders can’t pull the trigger when fear is highest.

That’s exactly what automated strategies are built for. Set your rules when you’re calm. Let the bot execute when it’s time.

👉 Here's how to set up a strategy for exactly this market: https://bit.ly/4spcbaF

🔄 Backtest Picks are here

Every Tuesday, we share a short list of backtests worth checking.

✨ This week’s picks (in the Backtests window):
• Multipair | PnL [116.67%]
• ETHUSDT | PnL [61.07%]
• Multipair | PnL [47.68%]

👉 Start Backtesting now: https://bit.ly/3NUG6IN

What happens after you join the QuantPilot waitlist?

1) You’ll be added to the early access queue
2) As spots open, we’ll start inviting people in waves
3) You’ll get access to try QuantPilot while it’s still in early Beta

In the meantime, we’ll keep sharing short teasers and examples so you know what’s coming next.

👉 Join here: https://bit.ly/3OK9iCp

Note: This is an early Beta, so features may roll out in stages.

🔄 Backtest Picks are here

Every Tuesday, we share a short list of backtests worth checking.

✨ This week's picks (in the Backtests window):
• AST/USDC | PnL [221.02%]
• AST/USDC | PnL [99.14%]
• HYPEUSDT | PnL [69.15%]

👉 Start Backtesting now: https://bit.ly/4tjT7e0

❗️ Scammers are impersonating 3Commas — fake websites, fake support agents. This is a reminder of how to tell the difference.

How to stay safe:
• The only official website is http://3commas.io — bookmark it
• 3Commas staff will never DM you first asking for funds, passwords, or API keys
• Never enter credentials on any site other than 3commas.io
• If someone promises guaranteed returns, it's a scam

How to report:
• Telegram: Report the user/group → Block
• Reddit: Report as impersonation → Message the mods
• Discord: Report to our mods in #support

🔗 Official 3Commas channels: https://linktr.ee/3commas.io

Most beginners overthink their first trade. Here's how to keep it simple:

Learn to read charts first. Use TradingView or the built-in charts on 3Commas to study price action before risking real money.

From there:
• Pick one strategy (Breakout, Swing, DCA, or Scalping) and stick with it until it clicks
• Start on a demo account or trade small on Spot
• Test automation early: DCA and Grid bots work great alongside manual trades
• Skip Futures until Spot trading is consistently profitable

"If I had only $1,000 today, I’d split it across several backtested DCA bots. More on major coins, less on riskier alts."

— Nikolai Tovarnitski, Technical Consultant at 3Commas 💼

See what a backtested DCA bot could do — +215% PnL with 87.9% winrate over 1 year.
👉 Run the backtest yourself → https://bit.ly/4bWE1nB

Past backtest results don't guarantee future performance. Not financial advice.

Market sentiment isn't a signal. It's a context. Here's how to use it:

Tools to watch:
• Fear & Greed Index
• Liquidation data
• Open interest changes
• Social sentiment + news flow

When Fear & Greed shows extreme fear:
→ Look for strong support levels
→ Deploy Long Grid bots to capture upward moves
→ Be cautious with new Short positions

When extreme greed dominates:
→ Secure profits on existing Longs
→ Look for Short opportunities
→ Reduce leverage exposure

The key: keep both Long and Short bots running. Adjust configs and risk based on data, not emotion.

👉 Try the built-in Grid bot presets for Rising and Falling markets → https://bit.ly/4dW15p4

Opening a new exchange account? 🎁

Here are current sign-up offers (via 3Commas links):
• Binance — up to $600 → https://3c.wiki/BINANCE-3CSOCIAL
• Bybit — up to $30,100 in rewards → https://3c.wiki/BYBIT-3CSOCIAL
• Bitget — up to 6,200 USDT → https://3c.wiki/BITGET-3CSOCIAL
• HTX — 1,500 USDT → https://3c.wiki/HTX-3CSOCIAL
• Gate — 75 USDT → https://3c.wiki/GATE-3CSOCIAL

Starting to trade crypto? Do this before you risk money:

🟢Use Stop Loss on every trade. Set it before you enter
🟢Start with spot or very low leverage. Stay under 2x until you know how price moves
🟢Risk small per trade. 1–2% of your account max. One bad trade should not hurt you
🟢Split your capital. Don’t go all-in on one coin or one setup
🟢Plan the trade before you enter. Entry, take profit, stop loss. No plan = no trade
🟢Accept losses early. Cut fast. Don’t hold and hope
🟢Aim for steady gains. Repeat small wins. Avoid chasing big hits

👉 See how the 3Commas DCA Bot manages entries and risk → https://bit.ly/4mfYgSb

🔄 Backtest Picks are here

Every Tuesday, we share a short list of backtests worth checking.

✨ This week's picks (in the Backtests window):
• ZEC/USDT | PnL [117.24%]
• BANANAS31/USDT | PnL [104.31%]
• HYPE/USDT | PnL [50.8%]

🗒 Note: To use a strategy, you need to connect the exchange it was backtested on. Backtest results show past performance and don't guarantee future returns.

👉 Start Backtesting now: https://bit.ly/4cfmOpJ

Markets change. Your bots should change with them.

Sideways market:
Grid bots turn range-bound price action into profit. Every move up and down is a trade. Turn on Trailing Up/Down to catch breakouts early, and set a Stop Loss in case the range breaks.

Bull market:
Buy pullbacks with DCA bots, then let Trailing Take Profit ride the trend for you. Backtest your setup first. Keep Stop Loss on. Even bulls correct hard.

Bear market:
Switch to Short DCA or hedge on Futures. Take profits faster. Reversals hit without warning. Keep more in stablecoins so you can react when setups appear.

Any market:
Enable Hedge Mode on your exchange. Run Long and Short at the same time: one side covers the other when the trend flips.

👉 Start your free trial and test the setup → https://bit.ly/4bWQU2r

Letting software trade your crypto means trusting it with real money.

Security is not optional.

In this guide, we break down what “safe” trading software actually means and how to evaluate it before you connect your funds.

👉 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4mjPdQ0

Crypto prices don't move randomly. Four forces drive most of the action.

1/ Sentiment shifts. Fear and Greed extremes often signal turning points.

2/ Liquidity and capital flows. ETF inflows, institutional money, stablecoin minting. Markets move before the news explains why.

3/ Macro conditions. Interest rates, inflation, central bank decisions.

4/ Derivatives dynamics. High leverage leads to cascading liquidations and those long-wick candles.

The calm play: trade with a plan, risk small, and use automation to take emotions out of the equation.

👉 Try it with 3Commas: https://bit.ly/41T39qJ

Most traders jump straight to bot settings. The real edge on Gemini is fees.

A strategy targeting 0.5% gains per trade is useless if 0.4% goes to fees. That's why ActiveTrader mode is non-negotiable.

📖 We put together a guide to automated trading on Gemini: https://bit.ly/4dkmbNQ

$1,000 is enough to start trading with bots. Here's a realistic setup.

Pick DCA bots. They buy in portions as price drops, lowering your average entry. Good starting point for beginners.

Split your capital. $1K across 2-3 bots on different pairs (BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT). Never all in one bot.

Set your risk. 1-2% per trade. Stop-losses on. If a bot loses 5% of its allocation, pause and review.

Test first. Run in demo mode for at least a week before going live.

Track weekly. Pair not moving? Reallocate. Bot underperforming? Adjust or switch.

Small capital forces smarter decisions. That's the advantage.

👉 Start here: https://bit.ly/4vo4OSI

🔄 Backtest Picks are here

Every Tuesday, we share a short list of backtests worth checking.

✨ This week's picks (in the Backtests window):
• Multipair | PnL [204.17%]
• Multipair | PnL [125.67%]
• HYPE/USDT | PnL [62.65%]

🗒 Note: To use a strategy, connect the exchange it was tested on first. Past backtest results don't guarantee future returns.

👉 Start Backtesting now: https://bit.ly/4sIAAaI

Crypto prices don't just move on news. Sometimes they move because thousands of traders get liquidated at once.

What is a liquidation?
When a leveraged position loses too much value, the exchange force-closes it. That's a liquidation. Automatic.

Long squeeze
Price drops → longs liquidated → forced selling pushes price lower → more liquidations. A cascade.

Short squeeze
Price rises → shorts liquidated → forced buying pushes price higher → more liquidations. Same cascade, opposite direction.

Those sudden 10-20% moves? Often liquidation cascades, not fundamentals. Watching liquidation data (e.g., Coinglass) helps you spot when a squeeze is building.

How to protect yourself:
→ Avoid high leverage (5x+ is where it gets risky)
→ Always use stop-losses
→ Let bots handle execution during volatility

Understanding liquidations won't prevent every loss. But it helps you stop being surprised.

👉 Let bots handle volatility: https://bit.ly/4cnf3xQ

Most traders don’t fail because of bad ideas. They fail because they trade without a system.

We’ve teamed up with Kraken to launch a new course that shows how to fix that: https://bit.ly/4cuPhbe

🧑‍🎓 Learn how to connect Kraken to 3Commas, build your first bot, test it on real data, and turn it into a rules-based setup that runs 24/7.

Picking a plan should be easy.

We redesigned the subscription page. Now it shows you exactly what each plan includes and recommends one based on your experience level.

👉 Choose your plan: https://bit.ly/4dTnbc7