TradeStation | Tradestation Trading API

Trading APIs that let you call the shots

Embrace your inner trader completely and build custom trading solutions with TradeStation’s proprietary APIs

Brokerage meets tech

Leverage the same API TradeStation uses for its own flagship applications

Build dynamic web, mobile, or stand-alone applications

Multi-asset brokerage API: equities, futures, and options with self-clearing and direct-market-access services – all from a single API key

Craft your signal-based system with popular coding languages

Code your way using any programming language that can access the internet, including C#, C++, Python, Ruby, and PHP

Dream big with deep customization and execution features

Imagine the possibilities with support for advanced order types, including bracket, OCO, OSO, and multi-leg options orders, as well as intelligent and direct order routing

Support from TradeStation engineers and developers

Enjoy support from like-minded programmers with our forums as you build your app’s foundation with diverse streaming endpoints, including options chains, market depth, quotes, orders, and positions

Available for individual traders, large corporations, and everything in between

Ready to gain access?

Whether you’re an independent trader, small development company, or financial institution, you can gain access with no subscription cost in 4 easy steps

Open a TradeStation account with the promo code WAPIAFSG

Fund your account with a minimum balance of $10,000

Once funded, TradeStation will send over your unique API key

Start building your own custom trading applications suited to your needs

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Already have a TradeStation account?

Looking for institutional API solutions?

Get in touch with our Institutional Solutions team at institutionalsales@tradestation.com

See the TradeStation API documentation

Accelerate your development with complete documentation and practical code examples. Get started on making your vision a reality.

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Trusted by a variety of advanced traders

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 dashboard.

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.

Get started

Already have a TradeStation account?

Looking for institutional API solutions?

Get in touch with our Institutional Solutions team at institutionalsales@tradestation.com

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