Exchange API Documentation
Exchange APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) allow developers to interact programmatically with trading platforms for automated trading, market data retrieval, account management, and risk monitoring. All major exchanges provide REST and WebSocket APIs for various use cases.
API Categories
- Market Data API: Real-time prices, order book depth, candlestick data, 24hr statistics
- Trading API: Limit, market, stop-loss, take-profit orders — batch operations and cancellations
- Account API: Balance queries, trade history, deposit/withdrawal records, positions
- WebSocket API: Real-time streaming of price updates, trades, account changes, subscription management
API Security Best Practices
API security is critical for automated trading:
- Set IP whitelists for API keys to restrict access sources
- Grant minimum necessary permissions — never enable withdrawal rights
- Rotate keys regularly
- Never hardcode API keys in client code or public repositories
- Use environment variables or secret management services
Exchange API Documentation Links
All major exchanges provide comprehensive API docs and SDKs. Choose the platform that best fits your needs and always test on testnet first.