What Cryptohopper and 3Commas Wont Tell You And How to Build the Alternative

Cloud-based crypto trading bots like Cryptohopper and 3Commas expose users to risks including permanent API key exposure, strategy data ownership by the platform, platform shutdown risk, and compounding monthly fees that erode small portfolio returns. The article argues these platforms don't transparently communicate these downsides and suggests building a self-hosted alternative that eliminates dependency on third-party infrastructure.