How to connect to HitBTC with API Keys
To allow your bot to interact with HitBTC, you will need to create an API Key. This key acts as a connection between Cryptohopper and the exchange, enabling your bot to perform tasks such as placing automated orders and accessing your balance for its calculations. Essentially, the API Key serves as a way for your bot to communicate with the exchange and execute the actions necessary for automated trading.
You might encounter an error in Cryptohopper's onboarding process when connecting to HitBTC, even if your API Keys are correct. The most common reasons include having no funds in your exchange account, having no funds in your trading account (as some crypto exchanges differentiate between funding and trading accounts), or not being a verified exchange user (KYC). In this case, please click on 'Continue without testing'. You can always check your API Keys later in your Base config.
Step one
If you haven't already, go to HitBTC's website and create an account.
Step two
Verify your account and get started on the API by navigating to “Settings” and then to “API Keys”.
Step three
Click on “New API Key”. To connect your HitBTC account with Cryptohopper, you'll need to copy the API Key and API Secret displayed on HitBRTC and paste them into the corresponding fields on Cryptohopper. Once you've done this, be sure to save your Base config settings.
Step four
Provide a name for your API Key, enable all options except “Withdraw cryptocurrencies” and then click on "Save". Give the bot some time and your funds will be shown.
Unable to see exchange balance
If you are unable to see your exchange balance, there may be a few issues preventing your bot from synchronizing with your exchange. One common cause is "auto-fill" being enabled in your browser. To fix this, you can try disabling auto-fill, using incognito mode, using a different browser, or disabling your password manager. For more information, you can watch our Cryptohopper Academy video on this subject or check our troubleshooting article.
HitBTC minimum trade amounts
Click here to check the minimum trade amounts on HitBTC.
HitBTC status
Do you experience issues with trading on HitBTC Click here to check HitBTC's exchange status.
