Documentation Index
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WhiteBIT API Platform
Build trading integrations, payment flows, and institutional infrastructure on one of Europe’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
900+ Trading PairsREST + WebSocket24/7 Support
About WhiteBIT
WhiteBIT is a European cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2018 and part of the W Group ecosystem. One of the largest crypto exchanges in Europe by traffic, WhiteBIT serves 8,000,000+ registered users with $3.5T in cumulative trading volume.Security certifications:- ISO/IEC 27001 information security management
- ISO/IEC 27701:2019 privacy information management
- CCSS Level 3 cryptocurrency security standard (certified by Hacken, December 2024)
- PCI DSS Level 1 payment card industry compliance (October 2024)
- CER.live security score: 100/100 — first exchange to achieve a perfect score
- Proof of reserves audited by Hacken (November 2024) — audit report
- Processes data in accordance with GDPR
- 96% cold wallet storage — the majority of platform digital assets are held in cold storage
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- WhiteBIT account — Register at whitebit.com
- Identity verification completed
- API key generated (required for private endpoints only) — API key settings
Public endpoints (market data, server time, asset statuses) require no authentication and no account. Generate an API key only when accessing private endpoints.
Choose an integration method
For understanding market structure and trading pair notation, see Markets & Trading Pairs.REST API
Make a public call, then add HMAC signing for authenticated endpoints.
WebSocket
Stream real-time market data and account updates over persistent connections.
Partner Programs
Dedicated integration paths for market makers and brokers.
Market Maker Guide
Maker rebates, colocation infrastructure, bulk order capabilities, and the Market-Making Program.
Broker Guide
Sub-account management, fee sharing, and the Broker Program onboarding process.
Popular Quickstarts
Jump directly to a common integration task.
Fetch live market data
Public endpoints — no authentication required.
Place a first trade
Limit order on a spot pair in 5 minutes.
Stream real-time prices
Subscribe to live ticker and orderbook channels.
Manage sub-accounts
Create accounts, transfer funds, issue per-account API keys.
Explore Products
All products available for programmatic integration.
Market Data
Public endpoints for prices, orderbooks, and trades. No authentication required.
Spot Trading
750+ trading pairs with 6 order types including bulk orders.
Margin Trading
Leveraged spot trading up to 10x on collateral balance.
Futures Trading
Perpetual contracts with up to 100x leverage on 270+ pairs.
Crypto Lending
Fixed and flexible lending plans via the U EARN platform.
Sub-Accounts
Create thousands of separate trading accounts under one umbrella.
Mining Pool
Programmatic access to WhitePool mining statistics and payouts.
Convert
Instant asset conversion at quoted rates.
WhiteBIT Codes
Generate and apply redeemable codes for internal transfers.
Integration Methods
- REST API — 100+ authenticated endpoints and 14 public endpoints. API Reference
- WebSocket API — Real-time market data and account updates over persistent connections. WebSocket Reference
- SDKs — Go, Python, PHP client libraries. SDKs page
- OAuth 2.0 — Partner-only, for third-party applications acting on behalf of WhiteBIT users. OAuth overview
- AI Tools — MCP server and CLI for AI-assisted integration. AI Hub
Platform-only features
The following features are available through the WhiteBIT platform interface and are not accessible via API: Auto-Invest, Nova Card, Staking, P2P, Copy Trading. Visit whitebit.com for details.Platform availability
- Status page: status.whitebit.com — real-time operational status for the platform, API, and blog
- Per-asset status: whitebit.com/system-page — deposit, withdrawal, and transfer availability per asset
- Maintenance: Planned maintenance is announced via the status page and official channels. Unplanned incidents are tracked on the status page in real time.