How to Connect TradingView to AscendEX for Automated Trading
Automate your TradingView strategy on AscendEX (formerly BitMax) in under 10 minutes. AscendEX offers competitive fees and a wide selection of altcoins, making it popular among active traders.
What You'll Need
Before starting, ensure you have:
- TradingView Pro or higher - Webhooks require a paid TradingView subscription
- Verified AscendEX account - Identity verification completed
- SignalBee account - Free to sign up at signalbee.trade
- 5-10 minutes - Quick setup process
Step 1: Create Your AscendEX API Key
First, create an API key on AscendEX for SignalBee.
- Log in to AscendEX
- Click your profile icon → API Settings
- Click Create New API Key
- Enter a label:
SignalBee Trading
Configure Permissions
| Permission | Enable? |
|---|---|
| View | ✅ Yes |
| Trade | ✅ Yes |
| Transfer | ❌ Never |
| Withdraw | ❌ Never |
- Complete 2FA verification
- Copy your API Key and Secret Key immediately
Important: The Secret Key is shown only once. Save it in a password manager.
Step 2: Connect AscendEX to SignalBee
Link your AscendEX API key to SignalBee.
- Log in to SignalBee
- Go to Exchanges in the sidebar
- Click Add Exchange → Select AscendEX
- Paste your API Key and Secret Key
- Click Save and Test Connection
- Verify you see ✅ "Connection successful"
Your AscendEX balances should now appear in SignalBee.
Step 3: Create Your SignalBee Webhook
SignalBee provides a unique webhook URL for your alerts.
- In SignalBee, go to Webhooks
- Click Create Webhook
- Select your AscendEX exchange connection
- Copy your webhook URL
Step 4: Configure Your Trading Settings
Set up safety limits before enabling trading.
- Go to Configuration in SignalBee
- Whitelist pairs you want to trade (e.g., BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT)
- Set Max order size to limit trade amounts
- Enable Trading when ready
AscendEX Ticker Format
AscendEX uses slash-separated format:
| Standard | AscendEX Format |
|---|---|
| BTCUSDT | BTC/USDT |
| ETHUSDT | ETH/USDT |
| SOLUSDT | SOL/USDT |
Step 5: Set Up Your TradingView Alert
Connect TradingView to SignalBee.
- Open TradingView and load your strategy
- Click Alert (clock icon)
- Configure your alert conditions
- In Notifications, enable Webhook URL
- Paste your SignalBee webhook URL
- In the Message field, enter your signal JSON:
{
"action": "buy",
"ticker": "BTC/USDT",
"quantity_type": "percentage",
"quantity": "50"
}
Signal Format Reference
| Field | Required | Values |
|---|---|---|
action | Yes | buy, sell, or close |
ticker | Yes | AscendEX pair (e.g., BTC/USDT) |
quantity_type | Yes | percentage or fixed |
quantity | Yes | Amount to trade |
Step 6: Test Your Setup
Verify everything works.
- In TradingView, click Test on your alert
- In SignalBee, check Signals page
- Verify Orders shows the executed trade
- Confirm in AscendEX trade history
AscendEX-Specific Notes
Trading Fees
| Type | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| Spot | 0.10% | 0.10% |
VIP tiers available for high-volume traders.
Minimum Order Sizes
Most pairs have minimum order values around $5-10 USD equivalent.
IP Whitelisting
AscendEX supports optional IP whitelisting for additional security. Contact support@signalbee.trade for SignalBee's IP addresses if you want to enable this.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Invalid API key | Verify key is active and copied correctly |
| Permission denied | Enable Trade permission in API settings |
| Symbol not found | Use slash format (BTC/USDT not BTCUSDT) |
| Insufficient balance | Ensure funds are in spot wallet |
Summary
You've connected TradingView to AscendEX in 6 steps:
- ✅ Created AscendEX API key with trading permissions
- ✅ Connected AscendEX to SignalBee
- ✅ Created a SignalBee webhook
- ✅ Configured settings with AscendEX ticker format
- ✅ Set up TradingView alert with webhook
- ✅ Tested the complete flow
Your TradingView strategy now executes automatically on AscendEX.
Need help? Contact support@signalbee.trade or visit our Help Center.