Connecting your Bybit exchange account to BITWHALE allows you to trade directly through the platform, access advanced features, and leverage BITWHALE's tools like Whale Tracker and AI-powered trading. This tutorial will guide you through generating API keys on Bybit and linking them to BITWHALE using the Exchange API Keys tab in the settings.
- Go to Bybit > “Assets” > “Deposit.”
- Select USDT, choose your preferred chain (e.g., ERC-20), and copy the deposit address.
- Send 100 USDT from an external wallet or exchange to this address. Wait for confirmation.
- From Bybit homepage, click “Assets” > “Transfer.”
- Select “Funding Account” to “Unified Trading Account.”
- Choose USDT, enter 100, and click “Confirm.”
- Log In to Your Bybit Account
- Open your browser and go to www.bybit.com.
- Sign in using your email/username and password.
- Navigate to API Settings
- Once logged in, hover over your profile icon (top-right corner) and click “API” from the dropdown menu.
- This will take you to the API Management page.
- Create a New API Key
- On the API Management page, click “Create New Key” or “Add API Key.”
- Select “System-generated API Keys” (NOT “Connect with Third-Party Apps” unless specified).
- Bybit will prompt you to configure permissions. For BITWHALE, enable:
- Read-Write Access: To view your account data.
- No IP restriction
- Trade Access: To allow trading via BITWHALE - Select 'Unified Trading' and 'Assets'
Important Security Tip: Do not enable “Withdraw” permissions to prevent unauthorized withdrawals.
5. Complete Security Verification
- Bybit will ask for 2FA (two-factor authentication) or email/SMS verification to confirm the API creation.
- Follow the prompts to verify your identity.
6. Copy Your API Keys
- Once created, Bybit will display:
- Name
- API Key
- API Secret
Copy both the 'API Key' and 'API Secret' and store them securely (e.g., in a password manager).
Note: The Secret Key will only be shown once, so don’t close the page until you’ve saved it!
- Log In to BITWHALE
- Open www.bitwhale.com and sign in to your account.
- You’ll land on the BITWHALE dashboard.
- Go to Settings
- Locate the top navigation bar and click on “Settings”.
- In the Settings menu, find and select the “Exchange API Keys” box.
- Select Bybit and Edit
- In the Exchange API Keys section, you’ll see a list of supported exchanges. Find “Bybit Keys.”
- Click the pencil icon in the bottom-left corner of the Bybit section to edit the fields (as shown in the screenshot).
- In the “Access Key” field, paste the Bybit Access Key you copied earlier.
- In the “Secret Key” field, paste the Bybit Secret Key.
- Double-check for any extra spaces or typos when pasting.
- Once both keys are entered, click the “Save All Keys” button.
- BITWHALE will attempt to connect to Bybit using the provided keys.
- Invalid API Key Error: Ensure you copied the keys correctly without extra spaces. If the keys are incorrect, generate a new set on Bybit.
- Permission Issues: Verify that the API key has “Read-Write” and “Trade” permissions enabled on Bybit.
- KYC Required: As noted in the screenshot, Bybit may require KYC (Know Your Customer) verification for API usage. Complete KYC on Bybit if prompted.
- Connection Failed: Check your internet connection or try again after a few minutes. If the issue persists, contact BITWHALE support.
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