Last updated: August 25, 2026
Infinity Grid can preserve more upside participation than Regular Grid during a sustained bull market because it has no fixed upper limit and retains some base-asset value. It is not always better. A choppy rise, reversal, parameters, fees and starting allocation can change the result.
How each bot handles a bullish path
| Market path | Infinity Grid | Regular Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Sustained rise | Can continue without a fixed upper limit | Can sell through the range and pause above it |
| Rise with repeated pullbacks | Can buy and sell while above the lower limit | Can complete many cycles if price stays in range |
| Sharp reversal | Retained base asset can lose value | Can accumulate base asset toward the lower limit |
Why returns are not directly predictable
Bot returns depend on the exact sequence of prices, not only the final direction. Two markets that finish 20% higher can create different numbers of grid cycles, holdings and fees along the way.
Regular Grid can still fit a rising range
A Regular Grid can perform useful arbitrage when price rises through repeated swings inside a well-chosen range. Its disadvantage appears when price leaves the upper limit and continues without returning.
Infinity Grid keeps downside exposure
Keeping some base-asset value supports continued upside participation, but it also means a reversal can reduce Total Profit. No upper limit does not remove the lower limit or holding risk.
A fair comparison checklist
- Use the same pair, period and starting capital.
- Include trading fees and actual holdings.
- Compare Total Profit, not only Grid Profit or APR.
- Review the maximum drawdown and lower-boundary outcome.
- Do not treat a backtest as a promise.
This page owns the bullish-market choice. Read the full feature and risk comparison and how Infinity Grid behaves during a pump.
Frequently asked questions
Is Infinity Grid always better than Regular Grid in a bull market?
No. Infinity Grid can preserve participation without a fixed upper limit, but actual results depend on the path, pullbacks, parameters, fees and starting allocation.
Why can Regular Grid underperform during a strong rise?
It can sell through the base asset inside its range and pause above the upper limit, leaving less participation if price continues rising.
Why can Infinity Grid fit an upward trend?
It has no fixed upper boundary and is designed to retain some base-asset value while selling portions as price rises.
Can Regular Grid perform well in a bullish market?
Yes, if price repeatedly pulls back and completes cycles inside the configured range. A smooth one-way rise is usually a weaker fit.
What happens if the bull market reverses?
Infinity Grid can retain or buy more of the base asset as price falls, while Regular Grid can also accumulate the asset toward its lower boundary.
Are the return percentages directly comparable?
Only when the period, capital, pair, fees, holdings and risk are measured consistently. A backtest or one bot’s APR is not a fair universal comparison.
What should decide between the two bots?
Choose based on whether you expect a fixed tradable range or a sustained rise with pullbacks, then review lower-boundary and asset-holding risk.
Neither bot guarantees profit. Both remain exposed to market movement and parameter risk.
