How to Connect TradingView to WhiteBIT for Automated Trading
Automate your TradingView strategy on WhiteBIT in under 10 minutes. WhiteBIT is a European cryptocurrency exchange based in Lithuania, known for strong security practices and a wide selection of trading pairs.
What You'll Need
Before starting, ensure you have:
- TradingView Pro or higher - Webhooks require a paid TradingView subscription
- Verified WhiteBIT account - Identity verification completed
- SignalBee account - Free to sign up at signalbee.trade
- 5-10 minutes - Quick setup process
Step 1: Create Your WhiteBIT API Key
Create an API key on WhiteBIT for automated trading.
- Log in to WhiteBIT
- Go to Account → API Management
- Click Create API Key
Configure Permissions
| Permission | Enable? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Read | ✅ Yes | Check balances and orders |
| Trade | ✅ Yes | Place and manage orders |
| Withdraw | ❌ Never | Not needed, security risk |
- Set a label:
SignalBee Trading - Complete 2FA verification
- Save your API Key and Secret Key immediately
Security Tip: WhiteBIT supports IP whitelisting. Consider adding SignalBee's IPs for extra security.
Step 2: Connect WhiteBIT to SignalBee
Link your WhiteBIT credentials to SignalBee.
- Log in to SignalBee
- Go to Exchanges in the sidebar
- Click Add Exchange → Select WhiteBIT
- Enter your API Key
- Enter your Secret Key
- Click Save and Test Connection
- Verify you see ✅ "Connection successful"
Your WhiteBIT 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 WhiteBIT 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
WhiteBIT Ticker Format
WhiteBIT uses underscore-separated format:
| Standard | WhiteBIT Format |
|---|---|
| BTC/USDT | BTC_USDT |
| ETH/USDT | ETH_USDT |
| BTC/EUR | BTC_EUR |
Use underscore 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 | WhiteBIT pair (e.g., BTC_USDT) |
quantity_type | Yes | percentage or fixed |
quantity | Yes | Amount to trade |
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 WhiteBIT order history
WhiteBIT-Specific Notes
Trading Fees
| Volume (30d) | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| < $50K | 0.10% | 0.10% |
| $50K - $100K | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| $100K+ | Lower tiers |
Fee discounts available with WBT token.
Supported Currencies
WhiteBIT offers trading in:
- USDT pairs - Most liquid
- EUR pairs - For European traders
- BTC pairs - Crypto-to-crypto
- UAH pairs - Ukrainian hryvnia
Security Features
WhiteBIT emphasizes security:
- Cold storage for 96% of assets
- WAF (Web Application Firewall)
- DDoS protection
- Regular security audits
Minimum Order Sizes
| Pair | Minimum |
|---|---|
| BTC_USDT | ~$5 USD |
| ETH_USDT | ~$5 USD |
| Most pairs | ~$5 USD |
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Invalid signature | Check API secret is correct |
| Market not found | Use underscore format (BTC_USDT not BTC-USDT) |
| Insufficient balance | Check Trade wallet balance |
| API key error | Verify key has Trade permission enabled |
Summary
You've connected TradingView to WhiteBIT in 6 steps:
- ✅ Created WhiteBIT API key with trading permissions
- ✅ Connected WhiteBIT to SignalBee
- ✅ Created a SignalBee webhook
- ✅ Configured settings with WhiteBIT ticker format
- ✅ Set up TradingView alert with webhook
- ✅ Tested the complete flow
Your TradingView strategy now executes automatically on WhiteBIT.
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