The EXANTE HTTP API provides a RESTful interface for accessing account information, managing orders, and retrieving market data. It uses standard HTTP methods, such as GET and POST, and JSON for data exchange.
Links for the API Integration and Specification:
HTTP API Integration: https://api.exante.eu/http-api/ - offers instructions for setting up an HTTP connection to stream live quotes and develop financial applications
HTTP API Specification: https://api-live.exante.eu/api-docs/ - describes the rules and guidelines for interacting with an API through HTTP requests.
How do I create keys for the HTTP API?
You can create keys for both the Live and Demo environments in your Client Area under Settings → API Management. To add a new key, click the “Add API Key” button.
Settings → API Management
What key permissions are included with the HTTP API key?
Each key can include all of the following permissions or just a selection:
Symbols - This permission allows you to make the following requests:
get exchanges - return list of exchanges
get instruments by exchange - return the requested exchange financial instruments
Note: We recommend avoiding requests for CBOE, as they are likely to fail due to the large number of instruments involved.
get instrument groups - return list of available instrument groups
get instruments by group - return financial instruments that belong to a specified group
get instrument list - return list of instruments available for authorised user
get detailed list of available currencies - return the detailed list of available currencies
get instrument - return instrument available for authorised user
get instrument schedule - return financial schedule for requested instrument
get instrument specification - get instrument specification
get instrument types - return list of known instrument types
get instruments by type - return financial instruments of the requested type
Feed - This permission allows you to make the following requests:
get trades stream - return the trades stream for the specified financial instrument
get quote stream - return the life quote stream for the specified financial instrument
get last quote - return the last quote for the specified financial instrument.
Change - This permission allows you to make the following requests:
get daily changes - return the list of daily changes for requested instruments
Orders - This permission allows you to make the following requests:
get historical orders - return the list of historical orders
place order (POST request) - place new trading order
get active orders - return the list of active trading orders
get order - return the order with the specified identifier
modify order (POST request) - replace or cancel trading order
OHLC - This permission allows you to make the following requests:
get OHLC (2.0) - return the list of OHLC candles for the specified financial instrument and duration
get ticks (2.0) - return the list of ticks for the specified financial instrument
get OHLC (3.0) - return the list of OHLC candles for the specified financial instrument and duration
get ticks (3.0) - return the list of ticks for the specified financial instrument
Crossrates - This permission allows you to make the following requests:
get list of available currencies - return the list of available currencies
get crossrate - return the crossrate from one currency to another
Summary - This permission allows you to make the following requests:
get account summary - return the summary for the specified account
get account summary by date - get account summary by date
Accounts - This permission allows you to make the following requests:
get user accounts - return the list of user accounts and their statuses
Transactions - This permission allows you to make the following requests:
get transactions - return the list of transactions with the specified filter.
What are the requirements for creating HTTP API keys?
Note that the option to create Demo HTTP API credentials becomes available only after your account has been approved.
Access to the Live HTTP API becomes available once you meet the €50,000 deposit requirement.
To discuss pricing for Live HTTP API access, please contact your Account Manager. The contact details of your Account manager can be found in your Client’s area → Settings → Profile → Personal Info → Personal Manager.
What are the HTTP API Key and Secret Key used for?
The HTTP API Key and Secret Key authenticate your access to the API. They confirm your identity and ensure secure communication between your system and the server for trading and data requests.
Note: It is important to remember that EXANTE does not provide assistance with the initial setup required to enable an HTTP API connection on your computer, and it does not assume responsibility for the quality of any third-party services.
What is the difference between Basic Authorization and JSON Web Token in HTTP API?
Basic Authorisation requires you to send a username and password, encoded in Base64, with each HTTP request. While this method is straightforward, it is less secure.
In contrast, JSON Web Token (JWT) provides a more secure authentication method. After authentication, the system issues a token, which you use for all subsequent requests. This eliminates the need to repeatedly send sensitive credentials. JWTs can also include embedded claims, which support more complex authentication and authorisation rules.
Please note that JSON Web Tokens expire six hours after creation.
What is Client ID in HTTP API?
The Client ID is a unique identifier assigned to a specific client or user. It authenticates and identifies API requests, enabling the server to recognise which client is making them. It is often used alongside a secret key for secure communication.
How many keys can be created for the Demo and Live HTTP API?
You can create up to 30 keys for both the Live and Demo HTTP APIs. You can also delete these keys at any time.
What are the endpoints for the Live and Demo HTTP API?
There are two types of endpoints for both the Demo and Live HTTP APIs:
API Trading Endpoint: This URL allows users to programmatically place, modify, and manage trades via an HTTP interface.
API Data Endpoint: This URL provides access to market data, including real-time and historical prices and other financial information, via an HTTP interface.
The endpoints for Demo and Live HTTP API are as follows:
Live | Demo |
API Trading endpoint: https://api-live.exante.eu/trade/ | API Trading endpoint: https://api-demo.exante.eu/trade/ |
API Data endpoint: https://api-live.exante.eu/md/ | API Data endpoint: https://api-demo.exante.eu/md/ |
What are the HTTP API limits?
The current API has the following limitations:
URL should not be longer than 2000 symbols
The maximum order depth for both archived and active orders is defined by settings (1000 by default)
The limitations for the Demo and Live HTTP API per minute are the following:
Symbols - 60
OHLC - 1
Feed - 300
Change - 300
Cross rates - 300
Orders - 300
Summary - 60
Accounts - 60
Transactions - 60
Can the HTTP API limits be increased?
Yes, HTTP API limits can be increased for Live accounts.
You can adjust OHLC limits in the Client's Area → Settings → API Management. Select your Live account and click ‘Change Limits’, choose the desired limit option, and confirm the changes.
Increase OHCL Limits
For other limit increases, please contact the Client Services team via chat or email at [email protected].
What happens if I exceed the rate limit?
If you exceed the rate limit for either API, you will receive a "429 Too Many Requests" error response. The system may temporarily delay or reject your requests until they fall back within the allowed limits.
How can I avoid hitting the rate limit?
Implement rate limiting in your application: Introduce delays or pauses between API requests to stay within the allowed limits.
Use caching: Cache API responses whenever possible to avoid making redundant requests for the same data.
Batch requests: If applicable, combine multiple requests into a single API call to reduce the overall number of requests.
Contact EXANTE: If your application requires a higher rate limit, contact your account manager or Client Services team to discuss your needs.