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.
- Log in to MEXC
- Click your profile icon → API Management
- Click Create API
Configure API Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Note | SignalBee Trading |
| Permissions | Select required permissions below |
| IP Restriction | Optional - leave blank or add SignalBee IPs |
Required Permissions
| Permission | Enable? |
|---|---|
| Read | ✅ Yes |
| Spot Trading | ✅ Yes |
| Futures Trading | ✅ Yes (if needed) |
| Withdrawal | ❌ Never |
- Complete security verification (email + 2FA)
- 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.
- Log in to SignalBee
- Go to Exchanges in the sidebar
- Click Add Exchange → Select MEXC
- Enter your API Key
- Enter your Secret Key
- Click Save and Test Connection
- 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.
- In SignalBee, go to Webhooks
- Click Create Webhook
- Select your MEXC 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., BTCUSDT, ETHUSDT)
- Set Max order size to limit trade amounts
- Enable Trading when ready
MEXC Ticker Format
MEXC uses concatenated ticker format (similar to Binance):
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Spot | BASEUSDT | BTCUSDT, ETHUSDT |
| Futures | BTC_USDT | BTC_USDT |
For spot trading, use no separator: BTCUSDT
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": "BTCUSDT",
"quantity_type": "percentage",
"quantity": "50"
}
Signal Format Reference
| Field | Required | Values |
|---|---|---|
action | Yes | buy, sell, or close |
ticker | Yes | MEXC pair (e.g., BTCUSDT) |
quantity_type | Yes | percentage or fixed |
quantity | Yes | Amount 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.
- In TradingView, click Test on your alert
- In SignalBee, check Signals page
- Verify Orders shows the executed trade
- Confirm in MEXC trade history
MEXC-Specific Notes
Trading Fees
| Type | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| Spot | 0.00% | 0.10% |
| Futures | 0.00% | 0.03% |
MEXC is notable for zero maker fees on spot trading.
Minimum Order Sizes
| Pair | Minimum |
|---|---|
| BTCUSDT | 0.00001 BTC |
| ETHUSDT | 0.0001 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
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Signature verification failed | Verify API key and secret are correct |
| Symbol not found | Use concatenated format (BTCUSDT) |
| Insufficient balance | Check funds are in Spot account |
| API key expired | MEXC keys may have expiration - check settings |
Summary
You've connected TradingView to MEXC in 6 steps:
- ✅ Created MEXC API key with trading permissions
- ✅ Connected MEXC to SignalBee
- ✅ Created a SignalBee webhook
- ✅ Configured settings with MEXC ticker format
- ✅ Set up TradingView alert with webhook
- ✅ Tested the complete flow
Your TradingView strategy now executes automatically on MEXC.
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