6 min read PrimeXBT is expanding its trading capabilities with the launch of the PXTrader 2.0 Trade API, allowing clients to connect their accounts to trading bots, scripts and custom applications.
The new trading API enables traders to automate strategies, execute orders and access account data directly through their own tools, without relying on manual interaction with the platform.
Designed to give traders greater flexibility and control, the new functionality enhances the PXTrader 2.0 trading experience by enabling API trading, automated strategies and seamless integration with external tools.
The Trade API is available to all PrimeXBT clients with a PXTrader 2.0 account at no additional cost, with no minimum deposit or trading volume requirements.
What can you do with the Trade API?
The new API provides a range of capabilities designed to support automated trading and account management.
- Automate your trading strategies: Place, modify and cancel market, limit and stop orders, manage positions and set Take Profit and Stop Loss levels.
- Trade across multiple markets: Connect your strategies to supported instruments, whether you’re looking for a crypto trading API, FX trading via API or access to other CFD markets.
- Manage Crypto Futures: Use the futures trading API functionality to automate strategies on supported Crypto Futures instruments.
- Access account information: Retrieve balances, margin, equity, positions, order history and market information to build custom dashboards and reports.
- Preview orders before execution: Check estimated fees, margin requirements and resulting leverage before placing a trade, helping you make more informed trading decisions.
- Customise your trading setup: Manage leverage, margin settings and supported trading modes through the API.
Whether you’re exploring a forex trading API or building tools for other markets through a CFD trading API, the new functionality offers greater control over how you interact with PXTrader 2.0.
Secure API trading with full control over permissions
Security is a key part of the PXTrader 2.0 Trade API.
Clients can create and manage their own API keys, with two permission levels:
- Read only: Access account balances, positions, trading history and market information without placing or modifying trades.
- Read & Trade: Access account information and execute trading operations, including placing and cancelling orders and managing positions.
Additional security features include mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA), optional IP whitelisting, restrict access to trusted addresses, and the ability to revoke API keys immediately.
Importantly, no API key can be used to deposit, withdraw or transfer funds.
API secret keys are displayed only once when created and are not stored by PrimeXBT, providing an additional layer of protection.
Who is the Trade API designed for?
The new functionality is particularly valuable for traders who want greater flexibility and control over their trading activity.
- Algorithmic traders: Use the algorithmic trading API to connect custom strategies and execute trades automatically.
- Developers and technical traders: Build applications and integrate trading functionality using the automated trading API.
- Active traders: Connect an API trading bot to manage orders and respond to market conditions without constant manual intervention.
- Data-driven traders: Use API trading capabilities to retrieve account information for custom dashboards, performance analysis and trading journals.
The API allows automated strategies to operate around the clock, with trading execution subject to the trading hours of each instrument.
How to get started with the PXTrader 2.0 Trade API
Getting started with the new trading API is straightforward:
- Enable 2FA on your PrimeXBT account, if you haven’t already.
- Go to Profile → API and create a new API key.
- Select your PXTrader 2.0 account and choose your preferred permission level: Read only or Read & Trade.
- Set optional IP restrictions for additional security.
- Save your API secret key securely, as it will only be displayed once.
- Connect your trading application using your API credentials and the technical documentation.
For more guidance on setting up and managing your API keys, visit our Help Centre guide.
Clients can create up to 20 API keys and test their integrations using a PXTrader 2.0 demo account before moving to live trading.
Start automating your trading with PrimeXBT
Ready to take your trading further? Connect your own tools, automate your strategies and manage trades with the PXTrader 2.0 Trade API.
Log in to your PrimeXBT account, navigate to Profile → API and create your first API key.
For detailed integration instructions, available endpoints and technical specifications, explore the PrimeXBT Trade API documentation.
*Trading involves risk.
What is the PXTrader 2.0 Trade API?
The PXTrader 2.0 Trade API allows PrimeXBT clients to connect their trading accounts to external applications, trading bots and custom software. It enables automated trading, account monitoring and access to trading data without manually interacting with the platform.
Can I use a trading bot with PrimeXBT?
Yes. You can connect your own trading bot to PXTrader 2.0 through the Trade API to automate order execution, manage positions and run algorithmic strategies according to your programmed instructions.
Is the PrimeXBT trading API secure?
The API includes mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA), configurable permissions and optional IP whitelisting. API keys cannot be used to deposit, withdraw or transfer funds, and access can be revoked immediately.
Can I test automated trading strategies before using real funds?
Yes. The Trade API supports PXTrader 2.0 demo accounts, allowing you to connect your applications, test automated strategies and explore API functionality without risking real money.
Do I need programming experience to use the Trade API?
The Trade API is primarily designed for developers, algorithmic traders and clients familiar with trading bots or custom software. PrimeXBT provides technical documentation to help users integrate their applications.
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