Running a Crypto Trading Bot on a $5 VPS: Complete Guide

I learned this the hard way — after burning $200/month on cloud infrastructure for a trading bot that could've run on a budget VPS. Here's the complete setup.

The Problem

Most trading bot tutorials assume you have a powerful server or run everything locally. That's not realistic for indie developers who want to:

Run the bot 24/7 without keeping their laptop awake

Access it from anywhere

Do it cheap (under $5/month)

The Solution

A $5/month VPS can handle a crypto trading bot without breaking a sweat.…