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#*Check '''Use heartbeats for connection loss detection''' to automatically restore the connection to BitMEX server in case of temporary connection loss. | #*Check '''Use heartbeats for connection loss detection''' to automatically restore the connection to BitMEX server in case of temporary connection loss. | ||
#*Use '''Show Error pop-up alert''' to receive alerts. | #*Use '''Show Error pop-up alert''' to receive alerts. | ||
# In the '''Requests''' section | # In the '''Requests''' section check '''Open Interest for futures''' to increase the frequency of requests based on the '''Once every X seconds''' value.<div class="note">Increasing the frequency may lead to exceeding the BitMEX request limit.</div> | ||
<div class="tip-no-title">To add an instrument manually or from data source, see [[Operating_Symbol_List#Adding_Symbols_to_Symbol_List|Adding Symbols to Symbol List]].</div> | <div class="tip-no-title">To add an instrument manually or from data source, see [[Operating_Symbol_List#Adding_Symbols_to_Symbol_List|Adding Symbols to Symbol List]].</div> | ||
Also, make sure that you set up '''[[BitMEX Broker Profile]]''' for trading and '''[[BitMEX Broker Plug-in]]''' for auto-trading. | |||
[[Category:Built-in Data Sources]] | [[Category:Built-in Data Sources]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:47, 28 June 2024
To connect MultiCharts to BitMEX, it is necessary to receive an API Key at their website.
Historical bars are provided for tick, minute, and daily data.
History is provided only for Trades.
Depth-of-Market data is available.
To set up BitMEX data feed connection:
- In the QuoteManager main menu select Tools → Data Sources→ select BitMEX and click the Settings button.
- In the Connectivity section:
- Enter your API key and Secret key. They key can be received at https://www.bitmex.com/ after registration.
- Check Use heartbeats for connection loss detection to automatically restore the connection to BitMEX server in case of temporary connection loss.
- Use Show Error pop-up alert to receive alerts.
- In the Requests section check Open Interest for futures to increase the frequency of requests based on the Once every X seconds value.Increasing the frequency may lead to exceeding the BitMEX request limit.
To add an instrument manually or from data source, see Adding Symbols to Symbol List.
Also, make sure that you set up BitMEX Broker Profile for trading and BitMEX Broker Plug-in for auto-trading.
