Understand the project
Practical overview
When it fits
Use Freqtrade when you need an open-source application for developing and operating algorithmic crypto-trading workflows, especially when dry runs, backtesting and strategy analysis are part of the process.
Who it is for
- People building or running algorithmic cryptocurrency trading strategies
- Python and coding users who want an inspectable, self-hosted trading application
- Users who need dry-run trading, backtesting or strategy optimization tools
Documented uses
- Run an automated cryptocurrency trading bot
- Create, configure and test trading strategies
- Download and analyze market data
- Backtest or optimize strategy parameters
- Monitor and manage a bot through a web UI or Telegram
Before you choose
Requirements & limits
The repository is public, active and licensed under GPL-3.0. No account, pricing or service-availability details are documented here.
- Python 3.11+ is identified as the basis for the bot.
- The project supports dry-run operation before live-money use.
- Exchange support differs between documented spot and futures lists, and exchange-specific notes may require additional configuration.
- The project recommends coding and Python knowledge.
- Docker and native installation paths are documented separately.
Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.
Evidence and transparency
Sources & review
Source record details
- Source availability
- Active
- Sources checked
- 1 October 2026
- Original website title
- freqtrade/freqtrade · Official homepage title · retained in its source language