FIX API for Bitfinex

Trade on Bitfinex using Axon Trade FIX API

FIX API for trading and market data streaming. Can be integrated with existing O/EMS systems or used for building new solutions. Suitable for all trading activities, including HFT

What We Offer

Solution

Trade on Bitfinex using FIX API from Axon Trade We offer two types of FIX sessions for Bitfinex: trading and market data

Trading

The trading session offers a rich set of commands for building a reliable trading application, strategy, or platform. You can open, cancel, or modify orders, request open orders, balances, and positions, and receive notifications in real-time about trading-related events.

List of supported FIX commands on Bitfinex:

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NewOrderSingle

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OrderCancelRequest

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OrderCancelReplaceRequest

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RequestForPositions

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MassOrderStatusRequest

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TradingSessionStatus

Market Data

Axon Trade also provides real-time normalized market data from Bitfinex in FIX 4.4 format. The data contains full book updates (L2) + trades and is presented as a full book snapshot followed by a series of incremental updates.

How you benefit

Advantages

Experience peak execution performance with Axon Trade's solutions. Our robust hardware, paired with expertly crafted software, is precisely calibrated to minimize latency, delivering lightning-fast order execution.

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Execution optimization

Powerful hardware with a software layer, optimized to "shave" extra milliseconds

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Low software added latency

Average software added latency is 25-35 microseconds

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Servers` location

Our servers are located close to the exchange, so you can save even more time.

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X-connection and Colocations

We provide our clients with different deployment options

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Multiple exchanges

By now we have 30+ popular exchanges connected to our services

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Demo environment

Test-drive our services before making a decision

What infractructure we use

Our data centers

Axon Trade servers are located in Equinix data centers in New Jersey (NY4), London (LD4), and Tokyo (TY8), and we offer cross-connection in all locations. You also can co-locate in our NY4 cabinet where we provide fully managed services.

NY4

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LD4

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TY8

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Related resources

Additional info

Check FIX API documentation and code samples, and find out more about how you can benefit from trading on Bitfinex using Axon Trade services in our articles

FAQ`s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Axon Trade?
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Axon Trade is an institutional-grade OEMS for digital asset trading. We provide a unique combination of services such as FIX API for digital asset trading, real-time normalized market data feeds, low-latency execution services, and a secure environment.

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About the Exchange

Bitfinex Overview

Founded in 2012, Bitfinex is a long-established cryptocurrency exchange known for its wide array of trading options, including spot trading, margin accounts, derivatives, and paper trading. The platform caters to both beginners and advanced traders, providing access to over 170 cryptocurrencies, including popular assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Solana, and Litecoin. Bitfinex aims to be a comprehensive solution for cryptocurrency management, offering tools that range from basic to highly specialized.

Despite its vast offerings, Bitfinex has faced regulatory scrutiny and allegations of market manipulation, particularly related to its association with Tether (USDT). The exchange has been fined on multiple occasions by U.S. regulatory bodies, including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the New York Attorney General, for misrepresentation of reserves and unlicensed operations. While these issues raise some concerns, Bitfinex has continued to maintain a significant position in the global cryptocurrency market and remains a popular choice among traders.

Key Features and Services

  • Diverse Trading Options: Bitfinex offers an extensive range of trading features suitable for different trading strategies and risk profiles. Users can engage in spot trading, utilize margin accounts with up to 10x leverage, or trade crypto derivatives. The platform also supports algorithmic trading through its API, giving professional traders and developers the flexibility to build and execute custom trading strategies.

  • Paper Trading and Mobile Access: Bitfinex provides a paper trading environment, enabling users to practice trading with virtual funds, which is ideal for beginners looking to familiarize themselves with the platform. The mobile app also offers a simplified yet powerful experience, allowing users to trade and monitor their portfolios on the go.

  • Advanced Trading Tools: Bitfinex’s platform includes advanced charting, an order depth chart, and an order book view, as well as various order types, from basic market and limit orders to more complex ones like trailing stop and fill-or-kill. These tools empower traders to make well-informed decisions based on real-time data and technical analysis.

  • Bitfinex Terminal and API: Bitfinex Terminal offers access to historical pricing data, which traders can use to analyze market trends and develop strategies. The platform’s robust API allows developers to integrate Bitfinex’s trading functionalities into third-party applications, enabling customized algorithmic trading solutions.

  • Security Features: Bitfinex employs several security measures to protect user funds and data. This includes keeping a majority of funds in cold storage and offering two-factor authentication (2FA) and withdrawal whitelisting to safeguard accounts from unauthorized access.

Trade on Bitfinex with Axon Trade

For those trading on Bitfinex, Axon Trade offers an enhanced trading experience tailored to optimize order execution and data accessibility. Through Axon Trade’s FIX API, users gain direct access to Bitfinex’s markets, allowing for swift order placement and precise management of high-leverage positions. This integration provides an advantage to traders looking to capitalize on Bitfinex's liquidity and diverse offerings.

Axon Trade’s real-time normalized market data equips traders with up-to-date insights, helping them stay ahead of market movements. Whether you’re executing a high-frequency strategy or managing a long-term portfolio, Axon Trade’s suite of order and position management tools ensures structured and efficient trading on Bitfinex. By connecting with Axon Trade, traders can maintain complete oversight of their transactions, improving their ability to make informed decisions within Bitfinex’s dynamic trading environment.