How to Connect TradingView to BTC Markets for Automated Trading
Automate your TradingView strategy on BTC Markets in under 10 minutes. BTC Markets is Australia's largest cryptocurrency exchange, offering AUD trading pairs and full regulatory compliance with AUSTRAC.
What You'll Need
Before starting, ensure you have:
- TradingView Pro or higher - Webhooks require a paid TradingView subscription
- Verified BTC Markets account - Identity verification (Australian ID required)
- SignalBee account - Free to sign up at signalbee.trade
- 5-10 minutes - Quick setup process
Step 1: Create Your BTC Markets API Key
First, create an API key on BTC Markets for SignalBee.
- Log in to BTC Markets
- Go to Account → API Key Management
- Click Create API Key
- Enter a label:
SignalBee Trading
Configure Permissions
| Permission | Enable? |
|---|---|
| Read | ✅ Yes |
| Trade | ✅ Yes |
| Withdraw | ❌ Never |
- Complete 2FA verification
- Copy your API Key and Private Key immediately
Important: BTC Markets shows the Private Key only once. Save it securely.
Step 2: Connect BTC Markets to SignalBee
Link your BTC Markets API key to SignalBee.
- Log in to SignalBee
- Go to Exchanges in the sidebar
- Click Add Exchange → Select BTC Markets
- Paste your API Key and Private Key
- Click Save and Test Connection
- Verify you see ✅ "Connection successful"
Your BTC Markets 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 BTC Markets 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-AUD, ETH-AUD)
- Set Max order size to limit trade amounts
- Enable Trading when ready
BTC Markets Ticker Format
BTC Markets uses hyphenated format with AUD as the primary quote currency:
| Pair | BTC Markets Format |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin/AUD | BTC-AUD |
| Ethereum/AUD | ETH-AUD |
| Solana/AUD | SOL-AUD |
Note: BTC Markets primarily offers AUD pairs. Check available pairs on their platform.
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-AUD",
"quantity_type": "percentage",
"quantity": "50"
}
Signal Format Reference
| Field | Required | Values |
|---|---|---|
action | Yes | buy, sell, or close |
ticker | Yes | BTC Markets pair (e.g., BTC-AUD) |
quantity_type | Yes | percentage or fixed |
quantity | Yes | Amount to trade |
Example signals:
Buy 25% of available AUD balance:
{"action": "buy", "ticker": "BTC-AUD", "quantity_type": "percentage", "quantity": "25"}
Sell 0.1 ETH:
{"action": "sell", "ticker": "ETH-AUD", "quantity_type": "fixed", "quantity": "0.1"}
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 BTC Markets trade history
BTC Markets-Specific Notes
Trading Fees
| Volume (30d) | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| < $500 | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| $500 - $1M | 0.20% | 0.20% |
| > $1M | Lower tiers |
Minimum Order Sizes
| Pair | Minimum |
|---|---|
| BTC-AUD | 0.0001 BTC |
| ETH-AUD | 0.001 ETH |
| Most pairs | ~$10 AUD equivalent |
Australian Regulations
BTC Markets is fully regulated by AUSTRAC:
- Full KYC required for all accounts
- AUD deposits via BPAY, PayID, or bank transfer
- Tax reporting features available
Trading Hours
- 24/7 trading available
- AUD deposits process during Australian banking hours
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Invalid API key | Verify key is active and copied correctly |
| Permission denied | Enable Trade permission in API settings |
| Market not found | Use hyphenated format (BTC-AUD) |
| Insufficient funds | Ensure AUD balance is available |
Summary
You've connected TradingView to BTC Markets in 6 steps:
- ✅ Created BTC Markets API key with trading permissions
- ✅ Connected BTC Markets to SignalBee
- ✅ Created a SignalBee webhook
- ✅ Configured settings with BTC Markets ticker format
- ✅ Set up TradingView alert with webhook
- ✅ Tested the complete flow
Your TradingView strategy now executes automatically on BTC Markets.
Need help? Contact support@signalbee.trade or visit our Help Center.