Q1: Can I perform a withdrawal using the API?
Presently, we do not support the withdrawal of funds via the API function.
Q2: Do Bybit currently support the CCXT library?
Yes, Bybit v2 API is now supported in the CCXT library. https://github.com/bybit-exchange/ccxt
Q3: Do Bybit offer any copy-trading services?
Bybit does not offer copy-trading services on our platform.
Q4: How many API keys can my account hold?
Each account is entitled to hold 5 API keys.
Q5: What is the read-only checkbox for?
Read-only API keys allow users to fetch data from their accounts, such as their balances, orders, open positions, and market data. However, this key will not allow you to execute trades or withdraw funds. Read-only API do not allow the API to perform any trades
Q6: Where should I place my server (Location) for the fastest trade via Bybit API?
Amazon Web Services, Singapore. The availability zone ID: apse1-az3
Q7: Can you recommend me a Bot service to use and run here?
Unfortunately, Bybit is unable to recommend any third party trading bots to users, and the usage of bots is subjected to individual preference and choice. You may check out the available and supported API third party services that we support.
Q8: I am setting up an API Key. If I don't connect using an IP address, will I have to reset the API every 3 months?
Yes, if it is not binded to any IP address, it will expire every 3 months, and you will need to create a new one thereafter
Q9: Is REST API the only way to insert/replace/cancel orders?
Yes, REST API the only way to insert/replace/cancel orders
Q10: What is the latency between me and the API server?
Please ping to api.bybit.com to check on your latency.
Q11: How can I successfully bind multiple IP addresses?
To bind multiple IP addresses, enter IP addresses separately with commas in between each IP address in this format. Eg: 192.168.1.1,192.168.1.2,192.168.1.3
Q12: What is the Authentication Base Endpoints for Websocket?
Base endpoints:
Testnet: wss://stream-testnet.bybit.com/realtime
Mainnet: wss://stream.bybit.com/realtime
Q13: Can we do Post Only orders on Bybit via API?
Yes, we do support the "post-only" function using API. Please indicate" PostOnly" as the parameter on the "time_in_force" when placing an order.
Q14: Where can I locate the API documentations for USDT Perpetual?
You may refer to this link: https://bybit-exchange.github.io/docs/linear/#t-introduction
Q15: How can I access to trade history?
Please refer to https://bybit-exchange.github.io/docs/inverse/#t-usertraderecords
Q16: What are the API Rate Limit that Bybit support?
Different endpoints have different rate limits, ranging from 75 – 600 per minute.
Q17: Where can I find the common error codes?
A5: Common error codes can be found in the API documentation link: https://bybit-exchange.github.io/docs/inverse/#t-errors
Q18: Are there any security measures that I can take to protect my API key from being misused?
We recommend that users bind their IP address to each of the API key. A maximum of 4 IP addresses can be binded to each key.
Q19: How often does the API rate limit replenish?
It replenishes once every minute (rather than gradually over a minute).