How to Record Trading Bot Demos with OBS Studio (2026 Setup Guide for SpotBot & Crypto Overlays)

Configure OBS Video for Sharp Output

Set resolution correctly first. OBS settings show mismatched scaling is the primary cause of blurry terminal text.

Base (Canvas): Match monitor (1920×1080 or 2560×1440)

FPS: 60 (use 30 only if hardware-limited)

Optimize Output Settings for Recording Stability

Use hardware encoding to eliminate CPU bottlenecks. NVENC/AMF offloads nearly all encoding work to the GPU.

Bitrate: 8,000–10,000 Kbps (YouTube), 6,000 Kbps (Twitch)

Result: Stable recording with near-zero frame drops during bot execution.

Capture Trading Bot Interface Safely

Window Capture is the standard. It isolates your bot and prevents accidental exposure of sensitive data.

Avoid Display Capture unless required — it increases GPU load and security risk.

Add Real-Time Crypto Price Overlays

Live overlays improve viewer understanding of bot decisions. Four proven methods:

URL: https://imaarov.github.io/crypto-chart-obs-plugin/?coin=bitcoin&theme=dark&range=day&style=capsule

Pros: zero setup, no API keys, lightweight

Build a Multi-Scene Layout for Clarity

Three scenes outperform single layouts for demo clarity.

Add two Display Capture sources side-by-side

Result: Cleaner presentation and easier storytelling.

Optimize Performance to Eliminate Lag

Performance determines recording quality. Poor optimization causes frame drops even with good settings.

Match Browser Source resolution to content (avoid oversized frames)

Ensure write speeds >50 MB/s for long sessions