Kalshi trading bot for 15-minute crypto markets
A plain-English guide to automating Kalshi's Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP 15-minute markets — and how Pulse does it on your own account.
What is a Kalshi trading bot?
Kalshi lists crypto markets that settle every 15 minutes on whether a coin finishes above or below a target price. A bot watches these markets around the clock and buys or sells the moment your conditions are met, so you don't have to sit in front of the screen.
Entry window
Choose when the bot may buy, for example between 180 and 75 seconds before close. Late in the interval the outcome is clearer, but prices move fast and order books are thinner.
Price range
Only buy contracts priced inside your range, like 52¢–70¢. Higher prices win more often but lose more when wrong — a 90¢ contract risks 90¢ to make 10¢.
Stop-loss, take-profit and auto-close
Set exits so a trade closes on its own. The auto-close window sells any open position before settlement, no matter what.
Spot guard
Pulse checks live Coinbase prices and skips entries when the coin is sitting right on the target price, where a small move can flip the result.
Practice first
Paper Lab runs your exact rules with fake money, including realistic spreads and Kalshi fees. Past or simulated results don't guarantee future profit.
Questions
Is there a trading bot for Kalshi?
Yes. Pulse connects to your own Kalshi account through Kalshi's official API and places orders for you based on rules you set.
Which Kalshi markets does Pulse trade?
The 15-minute crypto markets for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP. The free plan covers Bitcoin with one contract.
Can I test a Kalshi strategy without real money?
Yes. Paper Lab runs the same rules with simulated fills, spreads and fees, so you can practice before going live.
Does the bot hold my funds?
No. Your money stays in your Kalshi account. Your private key is encrypted on our server and never sent back to the browser.
How much does it cost?
Free for Bitcoin with one contract. Premium is $4.99/month for a limited time (usually $9.99) for all coins, larger sizes and the exit window.
Trading involves risk of loss. Pulse is not affiliated with Kalshi.