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# How to Set Up a Bot

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## Step 1: Connect Wallet & Create Bot

* Connect your wallet to Arbital
* Enter access code and your telegram ID
* Click Create Bot

## Step 2: Choose Strategy Type

* Long / Neutral / Short
* Most users should start with **Neutral**

## Step 3: Select Exchange & Asset

* Choose supported exchange
* If you have not created the exchange accounts, feel free to use our referral links to get boosted rewards for your accounts
* Choose trading pair
* Most users should start with **BTC, ETH, SOL, HYPE**

## Step 4: Choose Execution Mode

* Aggressive
* Normal
* Passive
* Most users should start with **Normal**

## Step 5: Set Budget & Volume

* Budget = maximum loss you're willing to tolerate
* Most users should start with **$500 – $1000** to test out

## Step 6: Create Bot

* Bot starts automatically
* You can pause or stop anytime