How to Install and Configure DennTech Trading Bot: Step-by-Step Guide

Setting up DennTech for the first time takes about 15–20 minutes. This guide walks you through every step from downloading the installer to placing your first live automated trade — with specific guidance on exchange API setup, strategy configuration, paper trading validation, and risk management before going live. If you have not yet decided which edition suits your needs, review the pricing page first.

This guide assumes you have a Windows PC and an existing account on a supported exchange (Kraken, Binance.US, OKX, Bybit, Coinbase Advanced, Gemini, or others). If you do not have an exchange account yet, our beginner's guide covers exchange selection and account setup before you start the installation process.

Part 1: Downloading and Installing DennTech

System Requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
• 2 GB RAM minimum (4 GB recommended for running multiple strategies)
• Reliable internet connection (broadband, not mobile hotspot for 24/7 running)
• Screen resolution 1280×720 or higher

Download and Install

1. Visit the DennTech pricing page, select your edition, and complete the purchase
2. After purchase, download the installer (.exe) from the provided link
3. Run the installer as Administrator (right-click → "Run as administrator")
4. Follow the installation wizard — accept the license agreement, choose install directory (default recommended), click Install
5. Launch DennTech from the Start menu or desktop shortcut after installation completes

The first launch may take 10–15 seconds as DennTech initializes its local database and downloads exchange metadata. This is normal.

Part 2: Connecting Your Exchange

Step 1: Generate an API Key on Your Exchange

Before DennTech can trade, it needs an API key from your exchange. The process varies slightly by exchange, but the principles are universal:

• Log into your exchange account and navigate to API Management or API Settings
• Create a new API key — give it a recognizable name like "DennTech Bot"
• Enable Trading/Spot Trade permissions
• Disable Withdrawal permissions — this is critical security practice. A trading bot never needs withdrawal access.
• Optionally whitelist your IP address for additional security
• Save the API Key, Secret Key (and Passphrase if required — OKX and Coinbase Advanced require this)

For exchange-specific API setup walkthroughs, see our dedicated guides:

• Kraken API setup guide
• OKX API setup guide
• Bybit API setup guide

Step 2: Enter API Credentials in DennTech

1. Open DennTech and go to Settings → Exchange
2. Select your exchange from the dropdown list
3. Paste your API Key into the "API Key" field
4. Paste your API Secret into the "Secret" field
5. Enter your Passphrase if required (OKX, Coinbase Advanced)
6. Click Test Connection

A successful connection displays your account balance. If the test fails, check that your API key permissions include trading access, that your IP is not blocked, and that you have copied the key correctly without extra spaces.

Part 3: Configuring Your First Strategy

Choosing Your First Strategy

For new users, we recommend starting with one of these three strategies based on your market preference:

• RSI Reversal (mean reversion, BTC or ETH on 4H) — Most beginner-friendly, transparent signal logic. Full guide: RSI strategy guide
• DCA Accumulation (time-based, any major pair) — Simplest to configure and explain, good for long-term investors. Full guide: DCA guide
• Grid Trading (BTC or ETH during ranging phases) — Best for consistent income from oscillation. Full guide: grid trading guide

Setting Strategy Parameters

1. Navigate to the Strategy tab in DennTech
2. Click New Strategy (or select an existing template)
3. Select your strategy type from the dropdown
4. Set the strategy name (for your reference)
5. Configure indicator parameters (e.g., RSI period = 14, Oversold = 30, Overbought = 70)
6. Select your Exchange, Trading Pair (e.g., BTC/USD), and Timeframe (e.g., 4H)
7. Set Position Size (start small — 5–10% of account for first live test)
8. Enable Stop-Loss — set to 3–5% for BTC, 5–8% for altcoins. See our stop-loss guide for detailed settings.
9. Set Take-Profit if applicable (e.g., 6–10% for a swing strategy)

Part 4: Paper Trading Validation

This step is mandatory. Do not skip it.

1. In the strategy configuration, toggle Paper Trading Mode = ON
2. Set a paper account size matching your intended live allocation
3. Click Start Strategy
4. Monitor for at least 2 weeks (10–20 trades minimum for RSI; 2–4 weeks for DCA)

Review these metrics at the end of paper trading:

• Win Rate: Target 50%+ for mean reversion; 40%+ is acceptable for trend-following with good RR
• Average Profit / Average Loss Ratio: Target 1.5:1 or better
• Maximum Drawdown (MDD): Under 15% for conservative strategies. See our MDD guide for interpretation.
• Trade Frequency: Ensure the bot is generating a reasonable number of trades (2–8 per week for a 4H strategy)

If any metric is unsatisfactory, adjust parameters and paper trade again before going live. This iterative validation process is what separates successful bot traders from those who lose money quickly.

Part 5: Going Live

1. Toggle Paper Trading Mode = OFF
2. Confirm your position size is set to your intended live amount
3. Review all parameters one final time
4. Click Start Strategy
5. Monitor closely for the first 48 hours — watch that orders are placing and filling correctly

Check DennTech's activity log after the first trade to confirm the order appeared on your exchange and filled at the expected price. If anything looks unexpected, pause the strategy and consult the documentation or contact support.

Part 6: Ongoing Management

Once your bot is running live, establish a monitoring routine:

• Daily: Quick 2-minute check — is the bot running? Any errors? Current open positions reasonable?
• Weekly: Review performance metrics — win rate, MDD, P&L vs. expectation from paper trading
• Monthly: Evaluate whether market conditions have changed enough to warrant parameter adjustment or strategy pause

See our full guide on tracking drawdown metrics and the risk management framework for ongoing monitoring best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does DennTech need to stay open while the bot runs?

Yes. DennTech runs on your local machine and requires the application to be running for strategies to execute. If you want 24/7 trading without keeping your PC on, run DennTech on a Windows VPS (a cloud-hosted virtual machine). Our FAQ covers recommended VPS providers and setup steps.

Can I run multiple strategies at the same time?

Yes, in the Elite edition. You can run RSI on BTC, a grid bot on ETH, and DCA on SOL simultaneously. The Starter edition is limited to single-strategy operation. See Elite pricing for multi-strategy capabilities.

What happens if the internet connection drops while the bot is running?

DennTech includes automatic reconnection logic. If the connection drops, the bot pauses order execution and reconnects when the connection is restored. Open positions remain on the exchange (orders already placed do not cancel). Closed-loop stop-losses remain active on the exchange even during a connection interruption.

If you run into any issue during setup, visit the DennTech documentation for troubleshooting, or the FAQ for common questions. The live demo shows DennTech in operation if you want to confirm the interface before purchasing.

For a comprehensive end-to-end reference, read the complete DennTech automated trading guide.