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How to Connect TradingView to MEXC for Automated Trading

Automate your TradingView strategy on MEXC in under 10 minutes. MEXC is known for zero maker fees on spot trading and early listings of new tokens, 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 MEXC account - Identity verification completed
  • SignalBee account - Free to sign up at signalbee.trade
  • 5-10 minutes - Quick setup process

Step 1: Create Your MEXC API Key

Create an API key on MEXC with trading permissions.

  1. Log in to MEXC
  2. Click your profile icon → API Management
  3. Click Create API

Configure API Settings

SettingValue
NoteSignalBee Trading
PermissionsSelect required permissions below
IP RestrictionOptional - leave blank or add SignalBee IPs

Required Permissions

PermissionEnable?
Read✅ Yes
Spot Trading✅ Yes
Futures Trading✅ Yes (if needed)
WithdrawalNever
  1. Complete security verification (email + 2FA)
  2. Save your API Key and Secret Key immediately

Important: MEXC shows the Secret Key only once. Copy it immediately and store in a password manager.

Step 2: Connect MEXC to SignalBee

Link your MEXC credentials to SignalBee.

  1. Log in to SignalBee
  2. Go to Exchanges in the sidebar
  3. Click Add Exchange → Select MEXC
  4. Enter your API Key
  5. Enter your Secret Key
  6. Click Save and Test Connection
  7. Verify you see ✅ "Connection successful"

Your MEXC 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 MEXC 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., BTCUSDT, ETHUSDT)
  3. Set Max order size to limit trade amounts
  4. Enable Trading when ready

MEXC Ticker Format

MEXC uses concatenated ticker format (similar to Binance):

TypeFormatExample
SpotBASEUSDTBTCUSDT, ETHUSDT
FuturesBTC_USDTBTC_USDT

For spot trading, use no separator: BTCUSDT

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": "BTCUSDT",
  "quantity_type": "percentage",
  "quantity": "50"
}

Signal Format Reference

FieldRequiredValues
actionYesbuy, sell, or close
tickerYesMEXC pair (e.g., BTCUSDT)
quantity_typeYespercentage or fixed
quantityYesAmount to trade

Example signals:

Buy 25% of USDT balance:

{"action": "buy", "ticker": "BTCUSDT", "quantity_type": "percentage", "quantity": "25"}

Sell 0.1 BTC:

{"action": "sell", "ticker": "BTCUSDT", "quantity_type": "fixed", "quantity": "0.1"}

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 MEXC trade history

MEXC-Specific Notes

Trading Fees

TypeMakerTaker
Spot0.00%0.10%
Futures0.00%0.03%

MEXC is notable for zero maker fees on spot trading.

Minimum Order Sizes

PairMinimum
BTCUSDT0.00001 BTC
ETHUSDT0.0001 ETH
Most pairs~$5 USD equivalent

New Token Listings

MEXC often lists new tokens before other exchanges:

  • Verify liquidity before automating new pairs
  • Start with small position sizes
  • Monitor spread closely

MX Token Benefits

Holding MX tokens provides:

  • Additional fee discounts
  • Airdrops and launchpad access
  • Enhanced withdrawal limits

Troubleshooting

IssueSolution
Signature verification failedVerify API key and secret are correct
Symbol not foundUse concatenated format (BTCUSDT)
Insufficient balanceCheck funds are in Spot account
API key expiredMEXC keys may have expiration - check settings

Summary

You've connected TradingView to MEXC in 6 steps:

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

Your TradingView strategy now executes automatically on MEXC.


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