How to Connect TradingView to LBank for Automated Trading
Automate your TradingView strategy on LBank in under 10 minutes. LBank is a global cryptocurrency exchange known for listing new tokens early and offering competitive trading fees.
What You'll Need
Before starting, ensure you have:
- TradingView Pro or higher - Webhooks require a paid TradingView subscription
- Verified LBank account - Identity verification completed
- SignalBee account - Free to sign up at signalbee.trade
- 5-10 minutes - Quick setup process
Step 1: Create Your LBank API Key
Create an API key on LBank with trading permissions.
- Log in to LBank
- Click your profile icon → API Management
- Click Create API
- Enter a label:
SignalBee Trading
Configure Permissions
| Permission | Enable? |
|---|---|
| Read | ✅ Yes |
| Trade | ✅ Yes |
| Withdraw | ❌ Never |
- Complete security verification (2FA/email)
- Copy your API Key and Secret Key immediately
Important: LBank uses a unique authentication method (MD5+HMAC). SignalBee handles this automatically.
Step 2: Connect LBank to SignalBee
Link your LBank credentials to SignalBee.
- Log in to SignalBee
- Go to Exchanges in the sidebar
- Click Add Exchange → Select LBank
- Enter your API Key
- Enter your Secret Key
- Click Save and Test Connection
- Verify you see ✅ "Connection successful"
Your LBank 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 LBank 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
LBank Ticker Format
LBank uses lowercase with underscore separator:
| Standard | LBank Format |
|---|---|
| BTC/USDT | btc_usdt |
| ETH/USDT | eth_usdt |
| SOL/USDT | sol_usdt |
Important: LBank uses lowercase letters with underscores. Use this exact format in your whitelist and signals.
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 | LBank pair (e.g., btc_usdt) |
quantity_type | Yes | percentage or fixed |
quantity | Yes | Amount to trade |
Example signals:
Buy 50% of USDT balance:
{"action": "buy", "ticker": "btc_usdt", "quantity_type": "percentage", "quantity": "50"}
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 LBank trade history
LBank-Specific Notes
Trading Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Maker | 0.10% |
| Taker | 0.10% |
Fee discounts available with LBK token holdings.
Minimum Order Sizes
| Pair | Minimum |
|---|---|
| btc_usdt | ~$5 USD equivalent |
| eth_usdt | ~$5 USD equivalent |
| Most pairs | ~$5 USD equivalent |
New Token Listings
LBank is known for early token listings. When trading newly listed tokens:
- Expect higher volatility
- Start with smaller position sizes
- Verify the token symbol format before trading
API Rate Limits
LBank has rate limits on API requests. SignalBee handles rate limiting automatically, but avoid sending excessive signals in short periods.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Invalid API key | Verify key is active and credentials are correct |
| Signature error | Ensure Secret Key is copied exactly (no extra spaces) |
| Symbol not found | Use lowercase with underscore (btc_usdt not BTC/USDT) |
| Insufficient balance | Ensure USDT is available for spot trading |
Summary
You've connected TradingView to LBank in 6 steps:
- ✅ Created LBank API key with trading permissions
- ✅ Connected LBank to SignalBee
- ✅ Created a SignalBee webhook
- ✅ Configured settings with LBank ticker format
- ✅ Set up TradingView alert with webhook
- ✅ Tested the complete flow
Your TradingView strategy now executes automatically on LBank.
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