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Order entry is performed over WebSocket.
  • Endpoint: wss://trade.qfex.com?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY
  • Authenticate within 1 minute of connecting.

1) Authenticate

Send this immediately after you connect:

2) Add Order

Parameters

⚠️ Notes:
  • price is required for LIMIT and ALO orders, but ignored for MARKET.
  • Tick size, lot size, and min/max order quantity are symbol-specific. See Reference Data API.
  • An order may be rejected with OrderStatus codes if parameters are invalid.

Sample Code

Example Response

When you place an order, you will receive an order_response with status ACK: