Automate Bitcoin (BTCUSDT) Trading on Bybit

8 min read Updated: January 8, 2026
BTC/USDT Live
$90,575.90
-0.33% (24h)
24h Volume
$7.0B
Max Leverage
100x
Funding Rate
-0.0021%
Open Interest
$5.0B

Why Automate BTCUSDT on Bybit?

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and the most liquid digital asset globally. With the highest trading volume on Bybit, BTCUSDT offers tight spreads and deep order books—ideal for automated trading strategies from scalping to swing trading.

With TradingView Hub automation, you can connect your trading signals directly to Bybit and execute Bitcoin (BTCUSDT) trades 24/7 without manual intervention.

Key Benefits

  • 24/7 Execution
    Never miss a Bitcoin (BTCUSDT) breakout or dip—your bot trades while you sleep.
  • Leverage Trading
    Automate up to 100x leverage with built-in stop loss and take profit.
  • Instant Alerts
    Execute Bitcoin (BTCUSDT) trades in seconds when TradingView signals trigger.
  • Both Markets
    Trade BTCUSDT on spot and perpetual markets from one unified platform.

BTCUSDT Trading Insights

High-Liquidity Trading

Major pairs offer the deepest liquidity and tightest spreads on Bybit. These assets are ideal for larger position sizes and more frequent trading with minimal slippage.

Best For
  • Swing trading strategies
  • DCA accumulation bots
  • Portfolio core positions
  • High-frequency scalping
Timeframes
15m 1H 4H Daily
Risk Level
Moderate

BTCUSDT Spot Trading

Buy and sell Bitcoin (BTCUSDT) directly on Bybit's spot market. Spot trading is ideal for accumulating BTC or executing swing trades without leverage risk.

Spot Trading Parameters

Tick Size 0.1000000000
Lot Size 0.0000010000 BTC
Min Order 0.000001 BTC (~0.0906 USDT)
Price Increment 0.1 USDT
Spot Buy Example
{
  "exchange": "bybit",
  "pair": "BTCUSDT",
  "isBuy": true,
  "isMarket": true,
  "unitsPercent": 5,
  "unitsType": "percentBalance",
  "token": "your-access-token",
  "apiKey": "your-api-key-name"
}

BTCUSDT Perpetual Trading

Trade Bitcoin (BTCUSDT) perpetual contracts with up to 100x leverage. Perpetual contracts allow you to profit from both rising and falling Bitcoin prices while using margin efficiently.

Perpetual Trading Parameters

100x max
Max Leverage 100x
Tick Size 0.1000000000
Lot Size 0.0010000000 BTC
Min Order 0.001 BTC (~90.58 USDT)
Price Increment 0.1 USDT
Current Funding -0.0021%
Open Interest $5.0B
Perpetual Long with Stop Loss
{
  "exchange": "bybit",
  "pair": "BTCUSDT",
  "isBuy": true,
  "isMarket": true,
  "unitsPercent": 3,
  "unitsType": "percentBalance",
  "leverage": 10,
  "stopLossPercent": -5,
  "stopLossType": "percent",
  "token": "your-access-token",
  "apiKey": "your-api-key-name"
}
Perpetual Short with Take Profit
{
  "exchange": "bybit",
  "pair": "BTCUSDT",
  "isBuy": false,
  "isMarket": true,
  "unitsPercent": 2,
  "unitsType": "percentBalance",
  "leverage": 15,
  "targets": [{"idx": 1, "amount": "100", "takeProfitPercent": "10"}],
  "targetType": "percent",
  "targetAmountInPercent": true,
  "token": "your-access-token",
  "apiKey": "your-api-key-name"
}

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TradingView Webhook Setup for BTCUSDT on Bybit

Follow these 5 steps to connect your TradingView alerts to Bybit and start automating BTCUSDT trades.

Quick Setup Guide

No Bybit account yet?

Create your Bybit account through our partner link and use TV-Hub completely free. No subscription required!

  1. Create Your TV-Hub Account

    Sign up for a free 7-day trial at TradingView Hub.

  2. Generate Bybit API Keys

    In your Bybit account, create API keys with Derivatives Trading and Spot Trading permissions. Enable "Link to Third-Party Application" and select tv-hub.org for automatic IP whitelisting.

  3. Connect Your API Keys

    In TV-Hub, navigate to Settings → API Keys → Bybit. Enter your API Key and Secret, then save.

  4. Build Your BTCUSDT Command

    Use the Bybit trade builder in TV-Hub to create your BTCUSDT trading command. Select your pair, direction, size, and risk parameters.

  5. Create TradingView Alert

    In TradingView, create an alert with:

    • Webhook URL: https://alerts.tv-hub.org
    • Message: Your JSON webhook command from Step 4

TradingView Free Plan?

No webhooks needed! Enable email alerts in TradingView and TV-Hub will process them automatically. Learn more about email alerts.

BTCUSDT JSON Webhook Command Examples

Market Buy Order
{
  "exchange": "bybit",
  "pair": "BTCUSDT",
  "isBuy": true,
  "isMarket": true,
  "units": 0.01,
  "unitsType": "absolute",
  "token": "your-access-token",
  "apiKey": "your-api-key-name"
}
Percentage-Based Order
{
  "exchange": "bybit",
  "pair": "BTCUSDT",
  "isBuy": true,
  "isMarket": true,
  "unitsPercent": 5,
  "unitsType": "percentBalance",
  "token": "your-access-token",
  "apiKey": "your-api-key-name"
}
Leveraged Position with Risk Management
{
  "exchange": "bybit",
  "pair": "BTCUSDT",
  "isBuy": true,
  "isMarket": true,
  "unitsPercent": 3,
  "unitsType": "percentBalance",
  "leverage": 20,
  "stopLossPercent": -4,
  "stopLossType": "percent",
  "targets": [{"idx": 1, "amount": "100", "takeProfitPercent": "12"}],
  "targetType": "percent",
  "targetAmountInPercent": true,
  "token": "your-access-token",
  "apiKey": "your-api-key-name"
}
Close Position
{
  "exchange": "bybit",
  "pair": "BTCUSDT",
  "close": "all",
  "token": "your-access-token",
  "apiKey": "your-api-key-name"
}

Frequently Asked Questions

To automate BTCUSDT trading on Bybit: 1) Create a Bybit API key with trading permissions, 2) Connect your API key to TradingView Hub, 3) Set up TradingView alerts with our webhook URL, 4) Include the BTCUSDT symbol in your alert message JSON. Your trades will execute automatically when alerts trigger.

The minimum order size for BTCUSDT perpetual contracts on Bybit is 0.0010000000 BTC. For spot trading, the minimum is 0.0000010000 BTC.

Bybit offers up to 100x leverage for BTCUSDT perpetual contracts. You can set your preferred leverage in your TradingView alert JSON command. We recommend starting with lower leverage (5-10x) for risk management.

Yes! TradingView Hub connects your TradingView alerts directly to Bybit for automated BTCUSDT trading. When your technical indicators trigger an alert, our system executes the trade on Bybit within seconds. This works for both spot and perpetual markets.

Yes, BTCUSDT perpetual contracts on Bybit have funding payments every 8 hours. The current funding rate is -0.0021%. Positive rates mean longs pay shorts, negative means shorts pay longs.

Bitcoin is ideal for automation due to its high liquidity and tight spreads on Bybit. Major pairs like BTCUSDT offer reliable execution with minimal slippage, making them perfect for strategies ranging from scalping to swing trading. The deep order books ensure your automated orders fill at expected prices.

For BTCUSDT, popular automated strategies include: 1) Trend following on 4H/Daily timeframes, 2) Mean reversion during ranging markets, 3) Breakout trading on key levels, 4) DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) for accumulation. The high liquidity supports both high-frequency and longer-term approaches.

Key Takeaways: BTCUSDT Trading Automation on Bybit

Setup Time
Under 10 minutes
Markets
Spot and Perpetual
Max Leverage
100x
Funding Rate
-0.0021% (shorts pay longs)
Current Price
$90,575.90
Min Order (Perp)
0.001 BTC (~90.58 USDT)
TradingView Compatibility
Works with free plan (via email alerts)
Pricing
Free plan available (7-day trial included)

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