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What Is Enki's Cloud Runner and Do You Need It?

The Cloud Runner keeps your trading guardian running 24/7 — even when your laptop is off. Here is what it does and whether it's worth the $7/month.

📅 April 10, 2026⏱ 2 min read

The Problem With Desktop-Dependent Bots

Traditional trading bots run on your computer. When your computer is off — you're asleep, you're at work, your laptop battery died — the bot stops running. Opportunities pass. Stop-losses don't execute. Positions sit unmonitored.

For stock trading with defined market hours, this is partially manageable. For crypto trading that runs 24/7, it's a significant problem.

What Cloud Runner Is

Cloud Runner is an add-on for Enki Commander and Emperor tier users that keeps your trading guardian running on Enki's cloud infrastructure around the clock — regardless of whether your device is on or connected.

Instead of your laptop running the bot, Enki's servers run it. Your guardian monitors signals, evaluates confidence, and (in autonomous mode) executes trades whether you're sleeping, working, or on a flight with no WiFi.

What Cloud Runner Costs

Cloud Runner is $7/month, available as an add-on to Commander ($15/mo) or Emperor ($29/mo). Total cost: $22/month or $36/month respectively.

For context: if you're running crypto strategies that need 24/7 monitoring, Cloud Runner pays for itself if it catches even one overnight move that your laptop-off bot would have missed.

Do You Need It?

You need Cloud Runner if:

You're trading crypto (24/7 market, can move significantly overnight)

You run autonomous mode and don't want to manually confirm trades during work hours

You travel frequently or have inconsistent laptop usage

You want true set-it-and-forget-it operation

You can skip Cloud Runner if:

You're only trading stocks (market closes at 4pm ET, 8pm ET for after-hours)

You're in approval mode and actively reviewing trades during the day anyway

You're still in paper trading (Citizen tier) — Cloud Runner isn't needed for simulation

Cloud Runner vs Running Your Own Server

Technical users might consider running Enki on a VPS (virtual private server) — services like DigitalOcean or Linode offer VPS for $4–$6/month. This is a valid option if you're comfortable with server management.

The trade-off: a self-hosted VPS requires setup, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Cloud Runner is managed by Enki — updates, uptime monitoring, and infrastructure management are handled for you.

For most users, the $7/month is worth not having to manage a server.