When you first install DennTech, you have a choice: run it on your existing Windows PC or Mac, or deploy it on a cloud VPS. For traders just starting out who want to test strategies during working hours, a local PC is fine. For traders who want true 24/7 automated trading that captures overnight moves in Asian trading sessions, executes during market events while you're sleeping, and recovers automatically from network interruptions — a VPS is the right infrastructure choice. This guide compares the two approaches across all relevant dimensions: cost, uptime, latency, setup complexity, and security, with specific VPS recommendations for DennTech traders. Compare editions at the pricing page.
Related guides: VPS Setup Guide, API Security, Bot Monitoring.
Windows PC vs VPS: Full Comparison
| Factor | Windows PC (Local) | VPS (Cloud) |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime | Depends on PC usage — stops when PC is off/sleeping | 99.9%+ uptime guaranteed by provider |
| Overnight trading | Misses signals if PC is off at night | Runs continuously 24/7/365 |
| Internet reliability | Depends on home/office connection | Data center connection — very low latency, redundant |
| Cost | No additional cost (uses existing hardware) | $5–20/month depending on spec |
| Setup complexity | Simple — install DennTech and run | Moderate — configure server, install, setup auto-start |
| Security | Shared with personal use — higher risk | Isolated server dedicated to bot — lower risk |
| Recovery from outages | Manual restart required | Auto-restart with DennTech service setup |
When a Windows PC Is Acceptable
- Testing strategies during paper trading phase
- Running Daily chart strategies where signals only trigger once per day (can start PC before session close)
- First week of live trading while evaluating VPS migration
- Backup access when primary VPS has issues
When a VPS Is Required
- Any strategy on 4H, 1H, or lower timeframes — signals can occur at any hour
- Live trading with real capital beyond the testing phase
- Multi-strategy portfolio running simultaneously on multiple pairs
- Strategies that require precise candle-close timing for signal generation
Recommended VPS Specifications for DennTech
Minimum: 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 20GB SSD Recommended: 2 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 40GB SSD For multi-strategy (5+ simultaneous): 2 vCPU, 4GB RAM, 40GB SSD OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or 22.04 LTS (recommended) Location: Choose data center closest to your exchange servers - Binance: AWS Singapore or Tokyo - Bybit: Frankfurt or Singapore - Kraken: AWS US-East (New York region) - OKX: Singapore or Frankfurt
VPS Provider Recommendations
Providers suitable for DennTech hosting: Vultr (from $6/month, excellent for crypto bot use), DigitalOcean (from $6/month, beginner-friendly), Hetzner (from €4.15/month, cheapest in Europe), Linode/Akamai (from $5/month), AWS/GCP Lightsail (from $5/month, maximum reliability). See our detailed VPS setup guide for step-by-step configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I keep DennTech running automatically after a VPS reboot?
- On Ubuntu/Debian VPS, configure DennTech as a systemd service that starts automatically: create a service file at /etc/systemd/system/denntech.service with appropriate configuration; run sudo systemctl enable denntech to enable auto-start on boot; sudo systemctl start denntech to start immediately. After this configuration, DennTech restarts automatically after any VPS reboot, power outage, or kernel update — without manual intervention. DennTech's documentation provides the exact systemd service file template. On Windows VPS (less common), configure DennTech as a Windows Service or add to startup programs. Full VPS setup documentation at DennTech docs. See our VPS setup guide. Compare editions at the pricing page.
- Does VPS latency vs home internet connection significantly affect DennTech strategy performance?
- For Daily and 4H chart strategies, the latency difference between a home internet connection and a VPS data center connection is negligible for strategy performance — a Daily candle closes at the same moment for everyone; a few hundred milliseconds difference in order placement timing doesn't affect the entry price. Where VPS latency advantage becomes meaningful: for strategies monitoring real-time prices and placing orders within seconds of a signal (sub-hourly strategies), VPS data center connections (1–10ms to major exchange servers) vs home broadband (20–80ms with occasional spikes) can produce measurably better average fill prices. For any strategy reacting to candle close signals on 5-minute or 15-minute charts, the VPS latency advantage is tangible. Explore the live demo. Start at the pricing page.
- What is the monthly cost of running DennTech on a VPS versus running it on a Windows PC?
- VPS cost: $5–10/month for the minimum spec (1–2 vCPU, 1–2GB RAM) from providers like Vultr or Hetzner — fully sufficient for DennTech running 2–3 strategies simultaneously. For a multi-strategy portfolio (5–8 strategies), a 2 vCPU / 4GB RAM VPS at $20/month provides comfortable headroom. Annual VPS cost: $60–240/year depending on spec. Windows PC running cost: essentially $0 additional (uses existing hardware and electricity). The $60–240/year VPS cost buys: 24/7 uptime (captures overnight moves your PC would miss), more stable internet connection, automatic restart on failure, and the security separation of running trading software on a dedicated server rather than your personal computer. For active traders deploying real capital on 4H or faster strategies, the VPS cost is minimal relative to the operational improvement. See our VPS setup guide. Start at the pricing page.
Infrastructure guides: Windows vs VPS (this guide), VPS Setup, Bot Monitoring. Start at the pricing page.
Key Considerations for Automated Crypto Trading
Selecting the right configuration for an automated trading bot requires balancing three competing priorities: signal quality, execution speed, and risk control. A well-tuned strategy minimises slippage by using limit orders on exchanges with high liquidity and tight spreads. For most indicator-based strategies, the 4-hour and daily timeframes produce fewer false signals than lower timeframes, making them the preferred starting point for new configurations. The strategies page provides a full breakdown of every strategy DennTech supports, including the indicators used, recommended timeframes, and risk parameters.
Risk Management Fundamentals
Position sizing is the single most controllable lever available to any bot trader. Setting a fixed percentage of capital per trade — typically 2–5% — limits the damage from any single losing trade and allows the strategy to survive extended drawdown periods. Pairing position sizing with a per-session stop loss prevents a string of losses from compounding into account-threatening drawdowns. DennTech's built-in circuit breaker halts trading automatically if losses exceed a configurable threshold within a session window, providing an additional safety net. Review the full risk management configuration options at the pricing page or get hands-on experience through the live demo.
Exchange Selection and API Setup
The choice of exchange has a direct impact on trading costs and strategy performance. Exchanges with a 0% maker fee tier — such as Kraken Pro, Coinbase Advanced, and Bybit — significantly reduce the cost of limit-order strategies. DennTech connects natively to 13+ major exchanges via API, with each connection using read-trade-only permissions to ensure withdrawals are never exposed. Detailed API setup instructions are available in the installation guide and the documentation section.
For a full breakdown of desktop bot options and how they compare to VPS deployments, see the desktop crypto trading bot guide.