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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.

  1. Log in to NDAX
  2. Go to SettingsAPI Keys
  3. Click Generate New API Key
  4. Enter a label: SignalBee Trading

Configure Permissions

PermissionEnable?
Trading✅ Yes
Account Read✅ Yes
WithdrawNever
  1. Complete 2FA verification
  2. 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.

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

  1. In SignalBee, go to Webhooks
  2. Click Create Webhook
  3. Select your NDAX 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_CAD, ETH_CAD)
  3. Set Max order size to limit trade amounts
  4. Enable Trading when ready

NDAX Ticker Format

NDAX uses underscore-separated format with CAD as the primary quote currency:

PairNDAX Format
Bitcoin/CADBTC_CAD
Ethereum/CADETH_CAD
Solana/CADSOL_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.

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

Signal Format Reference

FieldRequiredValues
actionYesbuy, sell, or close
tickerYesNDAX pair (e.g., BTC_CAD)
quantity_typeYespercentage or fixed
quantityYesAmount 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.

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

NDAX-Specific Notes

Trading Fees

TypeFee
Maker0.20%
Taker0.20%

Volume-based discounts available for high-volume traders.

Minimum Order Sizes

PairMinimum
BTC_CAD0.0001 BTC
ETH_CAD0.001 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

IssueSolution
Invalid API keyVerify key is active and copied correctly
Permission deniedEnable Trading permission in API settings
Instrument not foundUse underscore format (BTC_CAD)
Insufficient fundsEnsure CAD balance is available

Summary

You've connected TradingView to NDAX in 6 steps:

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

Your TradingView strategy now executes automatically on NDAX.


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