How to Connect TradingView to NDAX for Automated Trading
Automate your TradingView strategy on NDAX in under 10 minutes. NDAX (National Digital Asset Exchange) is Canada's leading regulated cryptocurrency exchange, offering CAD trading pairs with full FINTRAC compliance.
What You'll Need
Before starting, ensure you have:
- TradingView Pro or higher - Webhooks require a paid TradingView subscription
- Verified NDAX account - Identity verification (Canadian ID required)
- SignalBee account - Free to sign up at signalbee.trade
- 5-10 minutes - Quick setup process
Step 1: Create Your NDAX API Key
First, create an API key on NDAX for SignalBee.
- Log in to NDAX
- Go to Settings → API Keys
- Click Generate New API Key
- Enter a label:
SignalBee Trading
Configure Permissions
| Permission | Enable? |
|---|---|
| Trading | ✅ Yes |
| Account Read | ✅ Yes |
| Withdraw | ❌ Never |
- Complete 2FA verification
- Copy your API Key and API Secret immediately
Important: NDAX shows the API Secret only once. Save it in a password manager.
Step 2: Connect NDAX to SignalBee
Link your NDAX API key to SignalBee.
- Log in to SignalBee
- Go to Exchanges in the sidebar
- Click Add Exchange → Select NDAX
- Paste your API Key and API Secret
- Click Save and Test Connection
- Verify you see ✅ "Connection successful"
Your NDAX 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 NDAX 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_CAD, ETH_CAD)
- Set Max order size to limit trade amounts
- Enable Trading when ready
NDAX Ticker Format
NDAX uses underscore-separated format with CAD as the primary quote currency:
| Pair | NDAX Format |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin/CAD | BTC_CAD |
| Ethereum/CAD | ETH_CAD |
| Solana/CAD | SOL_CAD |
Note: NDAX primarily offers CAD pairs. Some USDT pairs may also be available.
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_CAD",
"quantity_type": "percentage",
"quantity": "50"
}
Signal Format Reference
| Field | Required | Values |
|---|---|---|
action | Yes | buy, sell, or close |
ticker | Yes | NDAX pair (e.g., BTC_CAD) |
quantity_type | Yes | percentage or fixed |
quantity | Yes | Amount to trade |
Example signals:
Buy 30% of available CAD balance:
{"action": "buy", "ticker": "BTC_CAD", "quantity_type": "percentage", "quantity": "30"}
Sell 0.5 ETH:
{"action": "sell", "ticker": "ETH_CAD", "quantity_type": "fixed", "quantity": "0.5"}
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 NDAX trade history
NDAX-Specific Notes
Trading Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Maker | 0.20% |
| Taker | 0.20% |
Volume-based discounts available for high-volume traders.
Minimum Order Sizes
| Pair | Minimum |
|---|---|
| BTC_CAD | 0.0001 BTC |
| ETH_CAD | 0.001 ETH |
| Most pairs | ~$10 CAD equivalent |
Canadian Regulations
NDAX is fully regulated:
- Registered with FINTRAC as a Money Services Business
- Full KYC/AML compliance required
- Insured custody through Tetra Trust
- CAD deposits via Interac e-Transfer, wire transfer, or bank draft
Funding
- Interac e-Transfer: Instant deposits up to $10,000 CAD
- Wire Transfer: For larger amounts
- Crypto deposits: Supported for all listed assets
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Invalid API key | Verify key is active and copied correctly |
| Permission denied | Enable Trading permission in API settings |
| Instrument not found | Use underscore format (BTC_CAD) |
| Insufficient funds | Ensure CAD balance is available |
Summary
You've connected TradingView to NDAX in 6 steps:
- ✅ Created NDAX API key with trading permissions
- ✅ Connected NDAX to SignalBee
- ✅ Created a SignalBee webhook
- ✅ Configured settings with NDAX ticker format
- ✅ Set up TradingView alert with webhook
- ✅ Tested the complete flow
Your TradingView strategy now executes automatically on NDAX.
Need help? Contact support@signalbee.trade or visit our Help Center.