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The open source, community-owned framework for crypto
market makers

Hummingbot is an open source Python framework that helps you run automated trading strategies on any CEX and DEX.

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Many Individuals and Institutions Run Hummingbot

Reported Volumes Reported Volumes

See Reporting for a real-time dashboard of the volume reported by all Hummingbot instances, filterable by exchange and version.


Sponsored by Leading Exchanges and Protocols

See Exchanges for how Hummingbot Foundation works with these institutions.


Hummingbot Github Repositories

The Hummingbot framework contains multiple repositories that help you with various aspects of algorithmic trading. All code is open sourced under the Apache 2.0 license and supported by a vibrant global community of developers and traders.

  • Hummingbot Client


    A robust trading engine featuring connectors to numerous exchanges and a wide array of strategy frameworks.

    Documentation GitHub

  • Gateway


    Middleware that helps Hummingbot clients connect to DEXs and land transactions on various blockchain networks.

    Documentation GitHub

  • Hummingbot API


    A comprehensive API server that provides a centralized platform for executing trades, fetching data, and deploying Hummingbot instances.

    Documentation GitHub

  • Hummingbot MCP


    Model Context Protocol server that enables AI assistants like Claude and Gemini to utilize the Hummingbot API.

    Documentation GitHub

  • Dashboard


    Web-based graphical interface for the Hummingbot API that lets you configure and deploy multiple Hummingbot instances.

    Documentation GitHub

  • Quants Lab


    Python framework for quantitative trading research with data collection, backtesting, and automated task scheduling.

    Documentation GitHub


What Can You Build with Hummingbot?

  • Run Professional Trading Strategies


    Users run or extend professional strategies such as market making, arbitrage, and directional trading using the modular strategy framework

    Strategy Docs

  • Connect Your Exchange to Hummingbot


    Exchanges can integrate with Hummingbot's 40,000+ trading community through our bounty-driven connector development program.

    Connector Bounties

  • Manage and Deploy with Ease


    Deploy and manage multiple bot instances easily using Hummingbot API, a command center for all your algo trading operations.

    Hummingbot API Docs

  • Fetch Market Data and Backtest


    Use Quants Lab for quantitative trading research, data collection, backtesting, and automated task scheduling.

    Quants Lab Docs


Market Maker Testimonials

As the company that open-sourced Hummingbot, we're incredibly proud of how the community has embraced it. Today, we run bespoke strategies for our institutional clients using many custom Hummingbot instances.

Jason Tomlinson Market Maker

We started with Hummingbot as the foundation for our market-making business. Their WebSocket connector architecture is the most accessible in the market. We still use it from time to time and enjoy their great documentation.

Eugene Tartakovsky Market Maker

Hummingbot has served as a reliable base for us to build custom tools and strategies. It has many quality connectors and all components are well thought out, allowing us to flexibly modify the open source code.

Jelle Buth Market Maker

Hummingbot allowed me to run profitable strategies and generate $2 billion in trade volume. I can't recommend Hummingbot enough for any algo trader seeking a 0 to 1 platform.

Kollan Prop Trader

Hummingbot revolutionized my crypto trading. Using advanced strategies, I developed my own trading style and consistently ranked at the top of the Miner leaderboard for months.

Wojak Prop Trader

Since 2021, I've been a dedicated user of Hummingbot, primarily utilizing the pure market making strategy. Based on my profitable strategies, I started an algo-trading startup in Saudi Arabia!

Hyder Prop Trader


Hummingbot 鉂わ笍 Academic Research

Hummingbot Foundation collaborates with leading academic institutions like Cornell University and supports them in using the open source Hummingbot framework for data collection and research.


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A Global Community of Algo Traders

  • Foundation: About the Foundation and our mission
  • Community: Join our global community of algo traders
  • Governance: Decide how the Hummingbot framework evolves
  • FAQ: Answers to common questions

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