Hello,
I’m starting to use the API to make my trades. This morning when I executed my trades, the “recent signal” area looked different.
I need to buy stocks at the open with a stop that is GTC. I need to use the API to do that.
With the WebTrader (see the image), it clearly shows that the stops are GTC.
With the API trades, this is not clear. Please clarify how to execute the proper trading order using the API.
The WebTrader generates two SignalIds. One for the market order to buy, and the second for the GTC stop. How do I create that order with the API?
Additionally, this is a question, if I have a GTC stop, using the SignalId, do I need to replace that order with a Sell at Market?
You need to use /Strategies/NewStrategyOrder endpoint.
Please read:
How to submit signals to C2
TIF Mandatory string The time in force. “0” = Day, “1” = Good Till Cancel (GTC)
All you need to do is place a market order with a stop-loss before the session opens. We will instantly fill the market entry order at the next available bid/ask, and we will create a stop exit order using the parent signal ID of the market order, automatically.
Example:
{
"Order": {
"StrategyId": 148707328,
"OrderType": "1",
"Side": "1",
"OrderQuantity": 1,
"stopLoss": "200",
"TIF": "1",
"C2Symbol": {
"FullSymbol": "IBM",
"SymbolType": "stock"
}
}
}
{
"Results": [
{
"SignalId": 151021803,
"StopLossSignalId": 151021805
}
],
"ResponseStatus": {
"ErrorCode": "200"
}
}
.
Additionally, this is a question, if I have a GTC stop, using the SignalId, do I need to replace that order with a Sell at Market?
No
