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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.

  1. Log in to Gate.io
  2. Click your profile icon → API Management
  3. Click Create API Key

Configure API Settings

SettingValue
RemarkSignalBee Trading
IP WhitelistOptional - leave blank or add SignalBee IPs

Required Permissions

PermissionEnable?
Spot Trade✅ Yes
Spot Order Read✅ Yes
Futures Trade✅ Yes (if using perpetuals)
Wallet Read✅ Yes
WithdrawalNever
  1. Complete 2FA verification
  2. 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.

  1. Log in to SignalBee
  2. Go to Exchanges in the sidebar
  3. Click Add Exchange → Select Gate.io
  4. Enter your API Key
  5. Enter your Secret Key
  6. Click Save and Test Connection
  7. 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.

  1. In SignalBee, go to Webhooks
  2. Click Create Webhook
  3. Select your Gate.io exchange connection
  4. Copy your webhook URL

Step 4: Configure Your Trading Settings

Set up safety limits before enabling trading.

  1. Go to Configuration in SignalBee
  2. Whitelist pairs you want to trade (e.g., BTC_USDT, ETH_USDT)
  3. Set Max order size to limit trade amounts
  4. Enable Trading when ready

Gate.io Ticker Format

Gate.io uses underscore-separated ticker format:

TypeFormatExample
SpotBASE_QUOTEBTC_USDT, ETH_USDT
PerpetualBASE_USDTBTC_USDT, ETH_USDT

Note: Use underscores, not hyphens: BTC_USDT not BTC-USDT

Step 5: Set Up Your TradingView Alert

Connect TradingView to SignalBee.

  1. Open TradingView and load your strategy
  2. Click Alert (clock icon)
  3. Configure your alert conditions
  4. In Notifications, enable Webhook URL
  5. Paste your SignalBee webhook URL
  6. In the Message field, enter your signal JSON:
{
  "action": "buy",
  "ticker": "BTC_USDT",
  "quantity_type": "percentage",
  "quantity": "50"
}

Signal Format Reference

FieldRequiredValues
actionYesbuy, sell, or close
tickerYesGate.io pair (e.g., BTC_USDT)
quantity_typeYespercentage or fixed
quantityYesAmount 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.

  1. In TradingView, click Test on your alert
  2. In SignalBee, check Signals page
  3. Verify Orders shows the executed trade
  4. Confirm in Gate.io trade history

Gate.io-Specific Notes

Trading Fees

TypeMakerTaker
Spot0.20%0.20%
Futures0.015%0.05%

VIP tiers and GT token holdings reduce fees.

Minimum Order Sizes

PairMinimum
BTC_USDT0.0001 BTC
ETH_USDT0.001 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

TypeWalletFormat
SpotSpot AccountBTC_USDT
PerpetualFutures AccountBTC_USDT (settle mode)

Ensure funds are in the correct account type.

Troubleshooting

IssueSolution
Invalid signatureVerify API key and secret are correct
Currency pair not foundUse underscore format (BTC_USDT not BTC-USDT)
Balance insufficientTransfer funds to Spot or Futures account
Permission deniedEnable Spot Trade permission in API settings

Summary

You've connected TradingView to Gate.io in 6 steps:

  1. ✅ Created Gate.io API key with trading permissions
  2. ✅ Connected Gate.io to SignalBee
  3. ✅ Created a SignalBee webhook
  4. ✅ Configured settings with Gate.io ticker format
  5. ✅ Set up TradingView alert with webhook
  6. ✅ Tested the complete flow

Your TradingView strategy now executes automatically on Gate.io.


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