Grid Bot Calculator

Estimate grid spacing, per-grid profit after fees, and projected daily/monthly returns for a crypto grid bot.

Plan a grid bot by choosing range, grids, and capital. See spacing, fee-adjusted per-grid profit, and projected daily/monthly returns before you deploy.

For full trade planning, compare setups with the risk/reward calculator, set stops before liquidation, and review strategy guides if you need context.

Configure grid

Inputs & presets

Current Price (USD)

Lower Price (USD)

Upper Price (USD)

Grid Count

Investment (USD)

Fee Rate (%)

Slippage (%)

Estimated Cycles / Day

Grid Mode

Bias

Price band & grid levels (not to scale)

Lower: $27,000Current: $30,000Upper: $33,000

Current price is mid-range.

Results & projections

Grid performance snapshot

Net / grid: 0.75%Est. daily: $134

Grid spacing

$300.00

Spacing %

1.00%

Gross / grid

1.00%

Net / grid

0.75%

Profit / cycle

$37.50

Est. daily

$133.88

Est. monthly

$4016.25

Break-even spacing

0.250%

Buys below current

Sells above current

Utilization factor

0.59

Projections are estimates only. Actual fills depend on volatility, spreads, and exchange fees. Utilization factor assumes partial grid usage per day.

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How it works

Set a lower and upper price, grid count, and capital. We derive spacing (arithmetic or geometric), estimate per-grid gross return, subtract fees/slippage for net per-grid %, then project daily/monthly profit using an estimated cycles-per-day utilization factor.

Formula

Arithmetic spacing = (Upper − Lower) ÷ Grid Count. Gross per grid % ≈ Spacing ÷ mid-price. Net per grid % = Gross − (2 × fee) − slippage. Estimated daily profit = Investment × Net per grid % × cycles/day × utilization factor. Break-even spacing % ≈ (2 × fee + slippage) × 100.

Example

BTC at $30,000, range $27,000–$33,000, 24 grids, $5,000 capital, 0.1% fee, 0.05% slippage, 6 cycles/day. Spacing ≈ $250, gross/grid ≈ 0.83%, net/grid ≈ 0.63%. Estimated daily profit ≈ $5,000 × 0.0063 × 6 × 0.6 ≈ $113 (illustrative). If fees rise or spacing tightens, net/grid can turn negative—widen range or reduce grids.

Tips

Use wider ranges and fewer grids when fees are high; too many tight grids can erase profit.
Geometric spacing keeps percentage gaps consistent on wide ranges; arithmetic works well on narrow bands.
Ensure current price sits inside the grid; outside-range prices leave orders idle.
Include slippage for volatile pairs; market orders can shrink net returns.
Re-check profitability when fees change or when volatility compresses the range.

FAQ

When does a grid bot work best?

In choppy, range-bound markets where price oscillates between bounds. Strong trends or breakouts reduce fills.

Arithmetic vs geometric grid?

Arithmetic uses equal absolute spacing; geometric uses equal percentage spacing across the range.

How do fees impact results?

Each grid trade pays fees on both sides. If gross return per grid is below combined fees/slippage, net profit turns negative—widen spacing or lower fees.

Should I bias long or stay neutral?

Neutral splits buys/sells across the range. A long bias keeps more capital for buys near the lower band but can underperform in downtrends.

How many grids should I use?

Fewer, wider grids improve net per grid when fees are meaningful. Too many grids make per-grid profit tiny.

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Related guides

What Is a Grid Bot?

A grid bot places layered buy and sell orders between a lower and upper price. It buys as price dips toward the lower band and sells as price rises toward the upper band, capturing repeated small ranges. Spot grid trading works best in sideways, volatile markets; strong trends can strand orders or reduce fills.

How Grid Trading Works

You define a price band and number of grids. The bot splits capital across levels, placing buy orders below current price and sell orders above. When a buy fills, a paired sell is placed one grid above to lock the spread. The goal is many small, repeatable profits instead of one large move.

Neutral vs Long-Biased Grids

Neutral grids distribute capital evenly across buys and sells. Long-biased grids keep more capital for lower buys, useful if you want accumulation while still selling rips. Bias does not remove downside risk—use stop-loss levels for trend breaks.

Arithmetic vs Geometric Grid

Arithmetic spacing uses equal dollar gaps; it suits narrow ranges. Geometric spacing uses equal percentage gaps; it keeps spacing proportional when the range spans a large percentage move (e.g., 20–40% bands).

Best Market Conditions for Grid Bots

Range-bound volatility with healthy liquidity is ideal. Choppy BTC/ETH ranges or sideways altcoins can work well. Breakouts, low-liquidity pairs, or heavy one-way trends reduce fills and can trap capital.

How to Estimate Grid Profit

Per-grid gross return ≈ spacing ÷ reference price. Net return subtracts twice the fee plus slippage. If net per grid is negative, widen spacing, reduce grid count, or lower fees. Pair this calculator with the Trading Fee Calculator to sanity-check fee drag.

Risks of Grid Trading

Trend breaks can accumulate a losing inventory.
High fees or slippage can erase per-grid profit.
Too many grids make per-grid returns too small to matter.
Illiquid pairs widen spreads and reduce fills.

Practical Examples

BTC: $27k–$33k, 20–24 grids, 0.1% fee → use wider spacing to stay net-positive.
ETH: $1,900–$2,400, 18–22 grids, 0.08% fee → geometric spacing keeps % gaps stable.
SOL: $90–$130, 16–20 grids, 0.1% fee → consider fewer grids to offset higher volatility.

FAQ

How many grids should I use? Enough to capture swings but not so many that fee-adjusted spacing is tiny. Start with 15–25.

Do I need stop losses? Yes—use a band exit or stop below the lower grid for downside protection.

Can I run grids in trending markets? It is riskier; consider long-biased grids only with clear support and tighter stops.

Plan Your Trade

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