Enable analysis and execution for stocks, options, and futures on your dynamic web, mobile, or standalone app using our proprietary trading API
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From onboarding to implementation and beyond, our team helps customize solutions and assist along the way
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Developers use the TradeStation API for all sorts of applications, including social-enabled trading platforms, intuitive charting, automation, and more
The TradeStation API: your portal for integrating financial applications
We built our trading API to enable our award-winning trading software. When we realized how powerful a tool it could be for other developers, we decided to make it publicly available to see what was truly possible. The TradeStation API facilitates multi-asset trading, advanced order routing and management, direct market access, streaming real-time and historical market data, and so much more.
EasyLanguage®: built for traders, not computer programmers
Our proprietary programming language exists to help traders design their own strategies. Built from the ground-up with a foundation in English, EasyLanguage is accessible even to those without any coding knowledge. With thousands of included keywords, functions, and properties, EasyLanguage enables automation with simple commands like “Buy 100 shares at the market.” Analyze, customize, and backtest your way with EasyLanguage.
Developer FAQs
What is TradeStation Developer Solutions?+
TradeStation Developer Solutions provides fintech developers and third-party application builders with access to TradeStation’s proprietary trading API and EasyLanguage programming tools. Developers may use these tools to build custom trading applications, connect financial apps to brokerage services, and enable analysis and execution for stocks, options, and futures.
What types of users and businesses can utilize TradeStation Developer Solutions?+
TradeStation Developer Solutions is designed for fintech companies, independent software developers, and financial institutions building custom trading applications. The platform provides API access, developer documentation, and engineering support. Individual brokerage clients seeking personal API access should visit our individual API page.
What third-party platforms leverage TradeStation’s API?+
TradeStation’s API is used by third-party platforms including TradingView, Option Alpha, QuantConnect, MultiCharts, TradersPost, and ORATS*. These integrations enable charting, automated trading, algorithmic research, and portfolio management. These third parties are not affiliated with TradeStation Securities, Inc.
Is the TradeStation Developer platform the same API used by TradeStation’s own applications?+
Yes. The TradeStation API is the same technology that powers TradeStation’s mobile app and web trading platform. Developers receive access to the same order execution, market data, and account services used internally.
Connect with our business development team to link your trading application
For fintechs and developers only. Individual brokerage clients can access our Trading API for personal use here.
1Visit www.TradeStation.com/Awards to learn more.*These third parties are not affiliated with TradeStation Securities, Inc. (“TradeStation”). TradeStation does not endorse any third-party content, and any views or opinions expressed by these third parties do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of TradeStation. Any goods or services offered by third parties are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by TradeStation, and TradeStation makes no representation regarding any such goods or services. Response times and account access may vary due to several factors, including trading volumes, market conditions, and system performance.
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