The Gunbot Xmas 2024 Trading Tournament is happening right now, and it’s been a blast to watch so far. Running from 27 December 2024 to 26 January 2025, this event brings together some of the most creative minds in the Gunbot community. If you love trading, bots, or just seeing clever ideas in action, this is for you.
Where to Watch?
You can catch it live right here:
Or hop over to YouTube to join the chat.
What’s This Tournament About?
This isn’t just a regular competition. It’s a chance for Gunbot traders to show off how they use the platform in all sorts of clever ways. We’re seeing strategies that range from straightforward builder setups to custom-coded logic that’s built from scratch. It’s amazing to see what people are coming up with, and no two approaches are the same.
Here’s a quick overview of the kinds of strategies that are competing:
- Builder Strategies – Using Gunbot’s built-in tools to craft smart, adaptive setups.
- Native + Tweaked Logic – Taking a default strategy and supercharging it with personal touches through autoconfig.
- Custom Code – Completely unique trading algorithms written specifically for this tournament.
The variety here is what makes it so cool. Whether you’re a new trader or a seasoned dev, there’s something to learn from these setups.
What’s on the Line?
The tournament isn’t just about pride (though there’s a lot of that, too). The winner of the official category gets:
- 1268 USDT
- 2.06 SOL
And here’s a fun twist: the prize pool comes from the contributions of the losers from the last competition. Talk about motivation to win!
This tournament is also the finals for the Gunbot Community Cup 2024, so there’s plenty of history and rivalry behind it.
How Are Winners Picked?
It’s not just about who makes the most money. The leaderboard uses a performance metric that takes into account things like consistency, risk, and overall efficiency. If you’re curious about how it all works, there’s a great write-up here: Comparing Trading Bot Performance, this post got updated with the full code for the metric.
Why Tune In?
Honestly, it’s just fun to watch. The Gunbot community is a tight-knit group, and events like this are a reminder of how much creativity and innovation people bring to the table. Whether you’re watching for inspiration or just for the drama, it’s worth checking out.
So grab a snack, drop into the livestream, and see what’s happening. Who knows? You might walk away with an idea for your next setup.
Join the livestream on YouTube and join the chat while you’re there. See you in the comments!