DepthSight - The Free Open-Source AI Trading Bot with No-Code Strategy Builder

What is DepthSight

Let's be honest — building a trading bot from scratch is a grind. You spend weeks writing Python, debugging exchange APIs, and wrestling with candle data, only to realize your strategy doesn't work. Meanwhile, proprietary platforms charge you monthly fees that eat into your profits, and you never truly own your setup.

We built DepthSight to change that. It's a free, open-source (AGPLv3) AI-powered cryptocurrency trading bot that combines a visual no-code strategy builder, an AI assistant, dual backtesting engines, and a real-time order book screener — all in one platform. No hidden fees, no locked features, no black boxes.

What started as a Q4 2024 concept has grown into a full-fledged platform currently in Open Beta (Q2 2025). Our GitHub repository is live, we've been featured by 35+ product discovery platforms including FoundrList, Nick Launches, and Launch Llama, and we've partnered with Bybit to offer 5 free live trading bots to every user.

DepthSight isn't just our product — it's a community-driven project that anyone can contribute to, fork, deploy, and build upon.

DepthSight's Core Features

Every feature in DepthSight is designed with one thing in mind: giving you full control over your trading without requiring a computer science degree. And because we're open source, many of these capabilities grow through community contributions.

Visual No-Code Strategy Builder

You shouldn't need to write Python to automate your trading. Our drag-and-drop node editor gives you 40+ logic blocks that you simply connect: INPUT → LOGIC → ACTION. Want a dynamic stop-loss that reacts to order book density? Just link a "Stop Loss" node behind an "Order Book Depth" node. Need a breakout trigger tied to a key price level? Two clicks and you're done.

The visual builder supports cross-referencing between nodes, meaning your strategy can react to multiple market conditions simultaneously. And because the project is open source, the community can — and does — contribute new logic blocks on an ongoing basis.

AI-Powered Strategy Generator

Staring at a blank canvas? Tell the AI Assistant what you want, in plain English. Something like "Go long on BTC when RSI drops below 30" — and the AI (powered by Google Gemini API) builds a complete multi-stage strategy for you. It even supports screenshot uploads: capture a chart setup, and the AI interprets it and generates the logic.

But it doesn't stop at creation. The AI proactively analyzes your backtest results and suggests improvements. In one demo, the AI recommended adding a stop-loss — the result was a 5-year backtest showing +145% ROI. Not bad for a few seconds of work.

Weighted Foundations System

Most trading platforms force you into rigid "all or nothing" boolean logic — a condition is either met or it isn't. The Weighted Foundations System works differently. You assign weights to different market conditions, and trades execute only when a confidence threshold is reached. This means you can enter positions probabilistically when multiple signals align, even if no single condition is 100% certain.

Think of it as moving from binary switches to a dimmer dial — far more realistic for actual market dynamics.

Dual Backtesting Engines

Backtesting is where good strategies are separated from bad ones. DepthShips gives you two engines for the job:

1. Vector Backtesting — Fast, optimized for rapid prototyping and genetic parameter optimization. Use this when you want to test 100 variations in seconds.
2. Tick-by-Tick / Candle-Level Backtesting — Precise execution simulation that accounts for slippage, order book depth, and timing. Use this when you need to validate a strategy before going live.

L2 order book data simulation is on the roadmap for Q3 2025, making the precision engine even more realistic.

DepthSight Screener

For scalpers and short-term traders, real-time order book data is everything. The DepthSight Screener monitors order book density changes and detects anomalous fund flows automatically. Results are sorted by NATR (Normalized Average True Range), so you can quickly spot the most volatile opportunities. When something interesting happens, the Telegram bot pushes a real-time notification straight to your phone.

Who's Using DepthSight

The DepthSight community is diverse — from solo traders running their first bot to entrepreneurs building their own SaaS platforms. Here's how different groups are using it.

Traders with Zero Coding Experience

"I've wanted to automate my trading for years, but I'm not a developer."

We hear this one a lot. The visual drag-and-drop builder + AI Assistant means you can go from zero to a deployed strategy in minutes. No Python, no compile errors, no command-line debugging. Community member feedback tells us the learning curve is remarkably shallow — most users build their first functional strategy within an hour.

Scalpers and Short-Term Traders

"I need to spot order book anomalies fast — by the time I see them manually, the opportunity is gone."

The DepthSight Screener runs 24/7, analyzing order book density and surface-level fund flows across multiple pairs. With Telegram notifications, you're alerted the moment something interesting happens. No need to stare at screens all day.

Strategy Validators and Optimizers

"I have trading ideas, but I'm not risking real capital until I'm confident."

Use the dual backtesting engines to validate your hypotheses. Start with vector backtesting for a quick directional check, then switch to tick-by-tick simulation for precision. Community members have reported catching edge cases in tick-level simulation that vector testing missed entirely — saving them from costly live-trading mistakes.

Entrepreneurs Building a Trading SaaS

"I want to build a platform like 3Commas, but the development cost is prohibitive."

DepthSight ships as a multi-tenant SaaS-in-a-box. Docker deploy, built-in JWT authentication, Redis quota management, and Bitcart cryptocurrency billing — you can launch your own trading platform with a single deployment script. Focus on acquiring users; we handle the execution and billing infrastructure.

Getting Started

We've made it intentionally easy to get started with DepthSight — no commitment required.

Try the Cloud Version

Visit https://depthsight.pro/go to use the hosted platform directly in your browser. No installation, no setup. This is the fastest way to explore the strategy builder, test backtesting engines, and see the Screener in action.

Self-Hosted Deployment

If you prefer full control, deploy on your own infrastructure:

curl -sL https://depthsight.pro/deploy.sh | sudo bash

This works on Ubuntu 22.04+ with Docker. Minimum requirements are 6 CPU cores and 16GB RAM. The platform scales horizontally, so you can add more worker nodes as your trading volume grows.

Connect Your Exchange

DepthSight natively supports Binance and Bybit (extensively tested and stable). Support for Bitget, OKX, Gate.io, and BingX is in active development.

Build Your First Strategy

Open the visual editor and either:

• Use AI Copilot: Type something like "Long BTC when RSI < 30, exit when RSI > 70" — the AI generates the complete strategy for you.
• Drag and drop: Connect INPUT nodes (price, volume, RSI, order book) → LOGIC nodes (conditions, weights) → ACTION nodes (buy, sell, stop-loss).

Your first strategy can be live in under 10 minutes.

Ecosystem & Integrations

DepthSight is built on the principle that open ecosystems beat walled gardens. Here's what that looks like in practice.

Exchange Integrations

Community Ecosystem

The Discovery Hub is our community network for strategy sharing. You can:

• Import proven strategy templates from other traders
• View community trading ideas with win rates, drawdowns, and mini-charts
• Participate in discussions and leave comments
• See the live global node network topology (with full IP privacy protection)
• Access heartbeat sync logs and a ticketing system

Open Source & Commercial Licensing

DepthSight is released under the AGPLv3 license. The core platform — including all features mentioned above — is permanently free and open source. If you want to build a closed-source commercial SaaS based on DepthSight, you can purchase a commercial white-label license by contacting admin@depthsight.pro.

Extensibility

Because we're open source, you can fork the repository, contribute new logic blocks, or build custom integrations. The 40+ logic blocks in the strategy builder grow through community contributions — and you're invited to add yours.

Payment Integration

For SaaS operators, DepthSight ships with Bitcart cryptocurrency billing built in. Payments are processed through NowPayments, supporting BTC, LTC, TRX, BNB, MATIC, and more. We don't store your credit card information — every transaction is handled through the payment processor.

Frequently Asked Questions