Jesse
Open-source Python framework. Backtest + live trading. Clean architecture.
Overview
Jesse is an open-source Python framework for researching, backtesting, and live trading cryptocurrency strategies. It is designed to simplify the process of defining trading strategies using clean, Pythonic syntax while providing powerful tools for backtesting, optimization, and live execution.
Jesse includes JesseGPT, an AI assistant that helps users write strategies, optimize parameters, and debug issues. The framework supports 300+ built-in indicators, multi-symbol and multi-timeframe strategies, and both spot and futures trading.
Key Features
- Clean Python Syntax: define complex strategies with remarkably simple Python code
- 300+ Built-In Indicators: comprehensive indicator library with easy-to-use syntax
- Multi-Symbol/Multi-Timeframe: trade multiple symbols across different timeframes simultaneously
- JesseGPT: AI assistant for writing, optimizing, and debugging strategies
- Built-In Code Editor: write and edit strategies directly in the web interface
- Spot and Futures: support for both spot and futures trading with partial fills
- Risk Management: built-in position sizing, stop loss, and take profit tools
- Optimization Engine: automated parameter optimization with genetic algorithms
Supported Exchanges
Binance (spot and futures), Bitget, Bitfinex, Coinbase Pro, and others via plug-and-play drivers.
Pricing
Jesse's core framework is free and open source under the MIT license. The Jesse.Trade platform offers premium features via subscription.
Installation
pip install jesse
# or via Git:
git clone https://github.com/jesse-ai/jesse.git
cd jesse && pip install -e .
# or via Docker:
docker pull jesseai/jesse
Requires Python 3.9+.
Bot Strategies
- Custom Python Strategies: unlimited flexibility with Python
- Multi-Timeframe Analysis: combine signals from multiple timeframes
- Indicator-Based: strategies using 300+ built-in indicators
- AI-Assisted: use JesseGPT to generate and optimize strategies
Community
- GitHub (6K+ stars)
- Discord
- Documentation

