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Install An Adapter

To install an adapter for connecting to a cryptocurrency exchange not installed by default, follow these steps:

  1. Open Bookmap.

  2. Go to Settings ⟶ Manage plugins and install the adapter.

  3. Under Connections ⟶ Configure, add the new connection.

  4. To trade, input your API key and secret. (See below for instructions.)

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API Keys and Secrets​

API keys and secrets are used only to authenticate yourself with the exchange's API servers. They are not shared with any Bookmap's servers.

Supported Crypto Adapters​

Bookmap supports adapters for various cryptocurrency exchanges. Some of the supported exchanges include:

  • Binance (Spot)

  • Binance Futures

  • Bitfinex

    • Market Data: No credentials required.
    • Create an API key & secret; see instructions here (check all Read check boxes, Orders, and Trading).
  • BitFlyer

    • Market Data: No credentials required.
    • Trading: Create an API key & secret on the BitFlyer Developer page (check all Assets and Trading permissions).
  • Bitstamp

    • Market Data: No credentials required.
    • Create an API key & secret on the Bitstamp API keys page (select all General and Orders key permissions).
  • Bittrex

    • Market Data: No credentials required.
    • Create an API key & secret; see instructions here (toggle on READ INFO and TRADE).
  • Bybit

    • Market Data: No credentials required.
    • Create an API key & secret; see instructions here. API Transaction and in the Key Permission field choose Active Order and Positions
    • Note: If you don't bind any IP addresses to your API key, it will be valid for 3 months. Afterwards, a new API key is required.
  • Deribit

    • Market Data: No credentials required.
    • Create an API key & secret on the Deribit API keys page. Set the following scopes: account: read, trade: read_write, wallet: read, others: none.
  • HitBTC

    • Market Data: No credentials required.
    • Create an API key & secret under HitBTC API keys settings (check Order book, History, Trading balance, and Place/cancel orders to trade).
  • Kraken (Spot)

    • Market Data: No credentials required.
    • Create an API key & secret; see instructions here (check Query Funds, Access WebSockets API, and all checkboxes under Orders & Trades).
  • Kraken Futures

    • Market Data: No credentials required.
    • Create an API key & secret; see instructions here (check Query Funds, Access WebSockets API, and all checkboxes under Orders & Trades).
  • KuCoin

    • Market Data: API credentials required.
    • Create an API key, secret and passphrase; see instructions here.
    • Trading: Not supported yet.
    • Note: Spot and futures have separate credentials that you must create.
  • OKEx

    • Market Data: No credentials required.
    • Trading: Not supported yet.
  • Poloniex

    • Market Data: No credentials required.
    • Create an API key & secret; see instructions here (check Enable Trading).

    Please note that most adapters are designated as alpha, and while they have been used for a while, we are still testing them to enhance their functionality and resolve any issues.

Troubleshooting and Feedback​

If you encounter any issues with a crypto adapter, report them in the Supported Connections forum section. You can also request new adapters in the Request a connection forum section. For more information on each cryptocurrency exchange-specific adapter, including changelogs and requesting new features, visit the respective Bookmap forum section for that exchange.

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