How to Connect TradingView to Gate.io for Automated Trading
Automate your TradingView strategy on Gate.io in under 10 minutes. Gate.io offers a massive selection of trading pairs (1,400+) and supports both spot and perpetual futures trading.
What You'll Need
Before starting, ensure you have:
- TradingView Pro or higher - Webhooks require a paid TradingView subscription
- Verified Gate.io account - Identity verification completed
- SignalBee account - Free to sign up at signalbee.trade
- 5-10 minutes - Quick setup process
Step 1: Create Your Gate.io API Key
Create an API key on Gate.io with trading permissions.
- Log in to Gate.io
- Click your profile icon → API Management
- Click Create API Key
Configure API Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Remark | SignalBee Trading |
| IP Whitelist | Optional - leave blank or add SignalBee IPs |
Required Permissions
| Permission | Enable? |
|---|---|
| Spot Trade | ✅ Yes |
| Spot Order Read | ✅ Yes |
| Futures Trade | ✅ Yes (if using perpetuals) |
| Wallet Read | ✅ Yes |
| Withdrawal | ❌ Never |
- Complete 2FA verification
- Save your API Key and Secret Key immediately
Important: Gate.io shows the Secret Key only once. Save it in a password manager immediately.
Step 2: Connect Gate.io to SignalBee
Link your Gate.io credentials to SignalBee.
- Log in to SignalBee
- Go to Exchanges in the sidebar
- Click Add Exchange → Select Gate.io
- Enter your API Key
- Enter your Secret Key
- Click Save and Test Connection
- Verify you see ✅ "Connection successful"
Your Gate.io 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 Gate.io 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
Gate.io Ticker Format
Gate.io uses underscore-separated ticker format:
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Spot | BASE_QUOTE | BTC_USDT, ETH_USDT |
| Perpetual | BASE_USDT | BTC_USDT, ETH_USDT |
Note: Use underscores, not hyphens:
BTC_USDTnotBTC-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 | Gate.io pair (e.g., BTC_USDT) |
quantity_type | Yes | percentage or fixed |
quantity | Yes | Amount to trade |
Example signals:
Buy 40% of USDT balance:
{"action": "buy", "ticker": "BTC_USDT", "quantity_type": "percentage", "quantity": "40"}
Sell 1 ETH:
{"action": "sell", "ticker": "ETH_USDT", "quantity_type": "fixed", "quantity": "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 Gate.io trade history
Gate.io-Specific Notes
Trading Fees
| Type | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| Spot | 0.20% | 0.20% |
| Futures | 0.015% | 0.05% |
VIP tiers and GT token holdings reduce fees.
Minimum Order Sizes
| Pair | Minimum |
|---|---|
| BTC_USDT | 0.0001 BTC |
| ETH_USDT | 0.001 ETH |
| Most pairs | ~$1 USD equivalent |
Large Pair Selection
Gate.io lists 1,400+ trading pairs. When trading less common pairs:
- Check liquidity and spread
- Verify the pair is actively traded
- Start with smaller positions
Spot vs Perpetual
| Type | Wallet | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Spot | Spot Account | BTC_USDT |
| Perpetual | Futures Account | BTC_USDT (settle mode) |
Ensure funds are in the correct account type.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Invalid signature | Verify API key and secret are correct |
| Currency pair not found | Use underscore format (BTC_USDT not BTC-USDT) |
| Balance insufficient | Transfer funds to Spot or Futures account |
| Permission denied | Enable Spot Trade permission in API settings |
Summary
You've connected TradingView to Gate.io in 6 steps:
- ✅ Created Gate.io API key with trading permissions
- ✅ Connected Gate.io to SignalBee
- ✅ Created a SignalBee webhook
- ✅ Configured settings with Gate.io ticker format
- ✅ Set up TradingView alert with webhook
- ✅ Tested the complete flow
Your TradingView strategy now executes automatically on Gate.io.
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