Elevate your trading application with TradeStation’s scalable APIs
TradeStation’s APIs are your portal for integrating third-party trading applications, opening access to real-time and historical market data, fast order-execution capabilities, and account and position information. Our powerful trading APIs are premium solutions for lightweight applications, enabling third-party developers to create dynamic web, mobile, or standalone trading programs. TradeStation APIs provide access to TradeStation’s network-based Order Execution (OX) system for routing equities, options, and futures orders. Order Management Systems (OMS), gray box, or other trading applications can send orders to TradeStation’s OX network. Plus, our Customer Experience team is waiting to work closely with you to answer your questions and resolve your issues.
Easy integration with web-enabled code
One key, multiple assets
Direct market access to fuel your ideas
Advanced order management
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Add the power of a broker- dealer to your app with the TradeStation API
Secure authentication
Custody solutions
Reliable brokerage service
Direct market access
High-resolution data
Advanced order execution
Trusted by a variety of industry leaders
TradeStation’s trading APIs are built to facilitate your trading ideas, no matter your style or strategy*
TradingView
Known for its interactive charting capabilities and engaging online trading community, TradingView utilizes TradeStation’s API so its users can trade stocks, ETFs, and futures all within their TradingView account.
Option Alpha
By integrating TradeStation’s API, Option Alpha enables traders to automate their trades, allowing its users to backtest, create, and execute stock and options strategies without advanced coding.
MultiCharts
Combining MultiCharts’ advanced analytics and flexible tools with full access to TradeStation’s market data and trusted trading services, this solution delivers powerful insights and reliable execution in one platform.
QuantConnect
Integrates with TradeStation’s API to help power your algorithmic trading research. Access tools for quantitative analysis, backtesting, and live trading through a unified platform
TradersPost
Leverages TradeStation’s API to provide access to automated trading strategies across multiple asset classes.
ORATS
Integrates with TradeStation’s API to provide options traders with a centralized platform where they can access their entire portfolio, backtest strategies, launch option scans, and execute trades.
See the TradeStation API in action on our platforms
Leverage the trading API that our award-winning TradeStation Mobile App and our Web Trading platform are built on. With the TradeStation API as your foundation, you get the same order execution, market data, and service that we give our clients.
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What will you connect to the TradeStation API?
Build smarter tools. Automate faster. Trade on your terms.
Trading API FAQs
What protocols does the TradeStation trading API support?+
The TradeStation API supports REST/JSON for web-based integration and FIX for institutional-grade connectivity. A single API key provides access to equities, options, and futures. WebSocket streaming is available for real-time market data, quotes, orders, and positions. API documentation is available at api.tradestation.com/docs/.
What programming languages are compatible with the TradeStation API?+
The TradeStation API may be accessed using any programming language that can make HTTP requests, including C#, C++, Python, Ruby, and PHP. Pre-built client libraries and code examples are available in the developer documentation.
How do I get a TradeStation API key?+
To obtain a TradeStation API key, you must have a funded TradeStation account. Contact ClientExperience@tradestation.com to request an API key. For fintech firms and developers, submit a request through the Developer Solutions contact form.
What order types are supported through the TradeStation API?+
The TradeStation API supports advanced order types including bracket, OCO (one-cancels-other), OSO (order-sends-order), and multi-leg options orders, as well as intelligent and direct order routing. Streaming endpoints include options chains, market depth, quotes, orders, and positions. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors.
Does TradeStation provide a sandbox environment for API testing?+
Yes. TradeStation offers simulator and sandbox environments with full paper trading capabilities, allowing developers to test integrations and prototype applications without risk to client funds or live orders. Sandbox environments are designed to mirror production functionality.
Can fintech companies utilize TradeStation’s brokerage through the API?+
TradeStation offers modular API architecture that enables fintech companies to build custom, branded trading experiences. Flexible integration options and dedicated engineering support are available for qualified businesses. Contact the business development team to discuss your use case.
*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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