FIX API for BitFlyer

Trade on BitFlyer 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 BitFlyer using FIX API from Axon Trade. We offer two types of FIX sessions for BitFlyer: 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 BitFlyer:

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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 BitFlyer 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 BitFlyer 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

BitFlyer Overview

Founded in Japan in 2014, bitFlyer has since grown into Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, with over 3 million users worldwide and a reputation as one of the most reliable platforms for Bitcoin trading by volume. bitFlyer operates both in Japan and internationally through subsidiaries in the United States (bitFlyer USA) and Europe. With a focus on providing an easy-to-use interface and advanced trading capabilities, bitFlyer serves a wide range of crypto users, from beginners to experienced traders.

Key Features of bitFlyer

  • Accessible Trading for Beginners and Advanced Users. bitFlyer offers a straightforward platform suited for crypto newcomers, with simple buy/sell functions that mimic the user experience of stock brokerage accounts. For those with more experience, bitFlyer also operates a high-performance trading environment known as the Lightning Exchange. This feature-rich platform provides active traders with advanced charts, an open order book, real-time trades, and quick order entry options. The Lightning Exchange is geared towards users with a “Trade” account level, granting them access to specialized trading tools designed for precise market engagement.

  • Spread-Based Pricing with No Fixed Fees. One of bitFlyer's distinguishing aspects is its spread-based pricing model. Instead of charging per-trade fees, bitFlyer includes trading costs in the asset’s price, which can be beneficial for smaller transactions and users seeking a simplified fee structure. This model is complemented by the absence of recurring account fees, further enhancing accessibility for all users.

  • Global Reach with Emphasis on Compliance and Security. bitFlyer maintains a strong global presence, accessible in Japan, the U.S., and several European countries, with compliance and security as cornerstones of its operations. User funds are stored primarily in secure cold wallets, providing high levels of protection from online threats. As a regulated entity, bitFlyer upholds stringent regulatory standards across its operational regions, contributing to its reputation as a secure and trustworthy exchange.

  • Unique Offerings: Recurring Buy and Real-Time Data. bitFlyer’s platform includes features such as a recurring buy option, enabling users to automate crypto purchases at regular intervals, and real-time market data access, enhancing the overall user experience. The platform also provides timely news updates to keep traders informed, further supporting informed trading decisions.

Trading on bitFlyer with Axon Trade

Trading on bitFlyer becomes significantly more efficient and adaptable with Axon Trade’s advanced tools and systems. Through Axon Trade’s FIX API integration, traders can gain direct access to bitFlyer’s markets, enabling high-speed transactions and consistent, low-latency data updates essential for both short-term and long-term trading strategies. This API access supports seamless data flow, connecting bitFlyer’s order books and market depth directly to the user’s trading environment, ensuring rapid execution and insights that empower informed decision-making.

Axon Trade’s platform is built to meet the demands of both high-frequency and institutional traders, featuring robust order and position management tools that provide complete visibility into each trade’s lifecycle. Traders on bitFlyer using Axon Trade can set up advanced orders, adjust positions swiftly, and monitor changes in real time, allowing them to optimize performance in rapidly shifting market conditions. This streamlined management process allows for meticulous tracking of each asset, enabling users to adapt their strategies on bitFlyer’s active markets with accuracy.

Beyond standard trading capabilities, Axon Trade’s platform also supports historical data analysis and market analytics, giving traders deeper insights into asset performance, volatility trends, and historical price movements on bitFlyer. This combination of live data and analytical depth equips traders to execute complex strategies, whether they’re placing stop orders, setting take-profits, or engaging in algorithmic trades. By merging the technical strengths of Axon Trade with bitFlyer’s extensive ecosystem, traders can confidently navigate the crypto market, maximizing efficiency and insight on every transaction.

In essence, trading on bitFlyer with Axon Trade offers a powerful alignment of speed, precision, and comprehensive data integration, allowing traders to fully capitalize on the exchange’s capabilities while maintaining full control over their trading objectives.