Connecting HTX

This guide walks you through connecting your HTX (formerly Huobi) account to TradeStaq for automated trading.

Overview

HTX is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange offering:

• Spot Trading - 500+ trading pairs
• Futures Trading - USDT-M and Coin-M perpetuals
• Global Presence - Operating since 2013
• Deep Liquidity - High volume across major pairs
• Advanced Features - Grid trading, copy trading, and more

Prerequisites

Before connecting HTX:

1. HTX Account - Create at htx.com
2. Identity Verification - Complete KYC verification
3. 2FA Enabled - Google Authenticator or SMS
4. TradeStaq Account - Sign up at tradestaq.com

Note on Branding

HTX was previously known as Huobi Global. If you see references to "Huobi" in older documentation, they refer to the same exchange.

Step 1: Access API Management

1. Log in to htx.com
2. Click your profile icon in the top right
3. Navigate to API Management
4. Or go to: Account & Security → API Management

Step 2: Create API Key

1. Click Create API Key or Create
2. Enter a note: TradeStaq Trading Bot
3. Set binding IP addresses (optional but recommended)
4. Complete 2FA verification

Step 3: Configure Permissions

Required Permissions

Permission Settings

When creating the API key, enable:

• ✅ Read - Account and market data
• ✅ Trade - Order execution

Keep disabled:

• ❌ Withdraw - Never enable
• ❌ Transfer - Not needed

Step 4: Set Security Options

IP Binding (Recommended)

1. Click "Bind IP Address"
2. Enter TradeStaq server IPs
3. This adds an extra security layer

If you don't know TradeStaq's IPs:

• Leave unbounded for initial setup
• Add IPs later from HTX settings

Expiration

• Set expiration based on your needs
• "No Expiration" available for long-term use

Step 5: Copy Credentials

After creation, HTX displays:

1. Access Key - Your public API identifier
2. Secret Key - Shown only once

Access Key: xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx-xxxxx
Secret Key: yyyyyyyy-yyyyyyyy-yyyyyyyy-yyyyy

IMPORTANT: Save the Secret Key immediately. You cannot view it again.

Step 6: Connect to TradeStaq

1. Go to TradeStaq Dashboard
2. Click Exchanges → Add Exchange
3. Select HTX from the list
4. Enter your credentials:

5. Click Connect Exchange

Step 7: Verify Connection

After connecting:

1. Check the status shows Active (green indicator)
2. Verify your balance is displayed correctly
3. Test by viewing available trading pairs

Supported Features

Account Types

Spot Account

• Direct cryptocurrency trading
• 500+ trading pairs
• No leverage

Futures Account

USDT-M Perpetual:

• Settled in USDT
• Linear contracts
• Up to 200x leverage

Coin-M Perpetual:

• Settled in the base cryptocurrency
• Inverse contracts
• For advanced traders

Trading Pairs

Popular Spot Pairs

• BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, SOL/USDT
• XRP/USDT, DOGE/USDT, TRX/USDT
• HT/USDT (HTX's native token)

Popular Futures Pairs

• BTC-USDT, ETH-USDT, SOL-USDT
• Major altcoin perpetuals available

Security Best Practices

Do's

• ✅ Enable Google Authenticator 2FA
• ✅ Use IP binding for API keys
• ✅ Set reasonable API key expiration
• ✅ Monitor account for unusual activity
• ✅ Use trading password if available

Don'ts

• ❌ Never enable withdrawal permissions
• ❌ Never share API credentials
• ❌ Never store credentials in plain text
• ❌ Never use same keys across platforms

HTX-Specific Notes

Trading Fees

Fee Discounts

• Hold HT token for fee discounts
• VIP levels based on trading volume
• Point card system available

Sub-accounts

If using HTX sub-accounts:

• Create API keys per sub-account
• Each sub-account connects separately
• Useful for strategy isolation

Account Security

HTX offers additional security features:

• Anti-phishing code
• Login device management
• Withdrawal address whitelist

Troubleshooting

API Key Rejected

Solutions:

• Verify Access Key and Secret Key are correct
• Check for extra spaces when copying
• Ensure API key is activated
• Verify IP binding matches your connection

Permission Denied

Solutions:

• Check Trade permission is enabled
• Verify account type matches API permissions
• Ensure API key hasn't expired

Balance Not Showing

Solutions:

• Check funds are in correct account (Spot vs Futures)
• Verify API has Read permission
• Refresh the connection in TradeStaq

Order Rejected

Solutions:

• Check sufficient balance
• Verify trading pair is available
• Check minimum order requirements
• Ensure account isn't restricted

Connection Issues

Solutions:

• Check HTX status page
• Verify internet connection
• Try regenerating API keys
• Check regional restrictions

Regional Restrictions

HTX has restrictions in certain regions:

• US residents cannot use HTX
• Check HTX terms for your region
• Use appropriate VPN if allowed

API Documentation

For advanced users:

• HTX API Docs: huobiapi.github.io/docs

Next Steps

• Paper Trading - Practice risk-free
• Creating a Bot - Set up your first bot
• Risk Management - Protect your capital
• Custom Strategies - Write trading strategies