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  • #10,441
  • Jan 10, 2018 1:55pm Jan 10, 2018 1:55pm
Quoting PoundPotamus
Hi Jason. Can you talk more about the REST API, is it a new thing? It says it is in testing phase? I can find the following links about it https://github.com/FXCMAPI/FXCM-API-Offerings https://fxcmapi.github.io/rest-api-docs/# https://github.com/FXCMAPI/rest-api-docs <-- Is this section supposed to be visible to the public? But nothing is mentioned on the official site, only API's listed are ForexConnect (lua, java), IndicoreSDK (lua), FIX, and QuantConnect (c#, python, web based) Do you require special privileges...
Hi PoundPotamus,

I received more detailed information from our API team on using the REST API with a demo during the beta period and wanted to pass it along.

REST API is currently in beta and can only be used on demo accounts at this point. To begin using our API, you will need the following… (I’ve included both Python and Javascript instructions just in case anyone else might be interested):

1. A FXCM demo account. You can apply for a demo account here.
2. A persistent access token. You can generate one from the Trading Station web. Click on User Account > Token Management on the upper right hand of the website.
3. Download Rest API word documents here.
4. Documents in Swagger format at here.
5. Start coding. You will need to reference the socket.io library in your code. Javascript, click here. Python, click here.
6. Sample code for Python at here
7. Sample code for Java Script at here

As for the other tools created by Gehtsoft, a colleague I checked with had not used it yet himself. They are relatively new. I agree that we should organize it better than how they are currently displayed. I will forward this feedback to a colleague of mine. Thank you for that.

REST API looks great so far and will work well for fully automated algorithmic trading, scalping included. This is especially true if you preferred language is Python. REST API is easily accessed in that language.

We're eager to get the REST API fully launched for live accounts, and I'm hoping to have more information to release in the weeks to months ahead.

Jason

Risk Disclaimer: Losses can exceed deposited funds.
  • #10,442
  • Jan 11, 2018 7:12am Jan 11, 2018 7:12am
Quoting robgsxr
{quote} Thanks, I found the ask price box in the tools window but the chart still only displays bid price. Is switching to ask price on MT4 supposed to show the chart printing the ask price as it does in Trading station 2 ? If yes this is not happening. I have switched to ask price and restarted the platform and still it displays only bid. As an example on TS 2.0 I am currently watching aud/jpy at 88.044 and MT4 set to ask showing 88.027 which is the bid price on my TS 2.0 Any further instruction ?
Hello robgsxr,

When you select the ask line on MT4, the chart will continue to show you bid prices but a red line should appear on your chart giving you the current ask price. When you switch to ASK on Trading Station 2. The chart will provides you a complete ask chart.

Jason
  • #10,443
  • Jan 11, 2018 7:14am Jan 11, 2018 7:14am
Quoting socramalb
Thanx for the reply Jason. I got it. Now, could you please explain to me how can I set the lot ratio between my two accounts? Thanx again.
Hello socramalb,

While you cannot set a lot ratio, every time you create an order you will be prompted to put in the appropriate lot size for each account. I attached a screenshot so you can see for yourself.

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Jason
  • #10,444
  • Jan 11, 2018 7:16am Jan 11, 2018 7:16am
Quoting 9jatrader
Tried to open demo on FXCM, but their platform so different. I don't know why
Hello 9jatrader,

We designed Trading Station 2 to be user-friendly while still offering powerful analytical tools. You can see a full video walkthrough of Trading Station 2 here.

If you have any questions about the platform, feel free to reach out to me. And any feedback on the platform is very welcome. We’re always sending feedback to our development team for improvements to the platform.

Jason
  • #10,445
  • Jan 11, 2018 7:55am Jan 11, 2018 7:55am
Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote} Hello robgsxr, When you select the ask line on MT4, the chart will continue to show you bid prices but a red line should appear on your chart giving you the current ask price. When you switch to ASK on Trading Station 2. The chart will provides you a complete ask chart. Jason
Thanks again.
Only see the bid prices on the chart after selecting the ask price in options.
Have attached views.

TS2 is fine..
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  • #10,446
  • Jan 19, 2018 6:58am Jan 19, 2018 6:58am
Quoting robgsxr
{quote} Thanks again. Only see the bid prices on the chart after selecting the ask price in options. Have attached views. TS2 is fine.. {image} {image}
Hello robgsxr,

Thank you for the screenshots. Have you tried closing and re-opening the same chart? I tested it on my MT4 and noticed the ask line doesn’t appear on my old charts but when I open a new chart the ask line appears.

Jason
  • #10,447
  • Jan 19, 2018 7:19am Jan 19, 2018 7:19am
Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote} Hello robgsxr, Thank you for the screenshots. Have you tried closing and re-opening the same chart? I tested it on my MT4 and noticed the ask line doesn’t appear on my old charts but when I open a new chart the ask line appears. Jason

Got it. Yes mine is the same.
The red "ask" line only shows on new charts but as you have said it will not show past prices in ask mode only bid..

Thanks for clarifying
  • #10,448
  • Jan 23, 2018 3:55am Jan 23, 2018 3:55am
Hello Jason,

I have a question in which I hope you can answer. When will the ESMA introduce its new rules after the feedback it receive from FXCM clients?
  • #10,449
  • Jan 23, 2018 5:39am Jan 23, 2018 5:39am
Hi Jason,
Is it mandatory to send the feedback for the ESMA thing. Can one obstain from giving feedback.
  • #10,450
  • Jan 23, 2018 8:10pm Jan 23, 2018 8:10pm
Hi Jason,

Nice to meet you, got a couple questions for you if you dont mind,
are you aware that FXCM website has been banned by Indonesia government from our internet ? To be fair, it is not only FXCM but also several other brokers such as dukascopy, oanda, forex.com, etc.
Is it actually possible for indonesia based traders to trade using FXCM that is regulated by either UK and australia ? Still both websites are banned by the governments so how to actually register and go through support if you were me, it is very uncomfortable going through VPN and i assumed would be very risky too.

thanks for answers.
  • #10,451
  • Jan 26, 2018 4:51am Jan 26, 2018 4:51am
Quoting robgsxr
{quote} Got it. Yes mine is the same. The red "ask" line only shows on new charts but as you have said it will not show past prices in ask mode only bid.. Thanks for clarifying
Glad to help! You can always get historical ask prices on Trading Station 2.

Jason
  • #10,452
  • Jan 26, 2018 4:53am Jan 26, 2018 4:53am
Quoting civilpes2001
Hi Jason, Is it mandatory to send the feedback for the ESMA thing. Can one obstain from giving feedback.


As of this moment there is no set date for when ESMA will make changes to their regulation. ESMA has opened a consultation period for the next three weeks, which means they are looking for feedback from those that will be impacted by these rule changes. You can submit your feedback here until 5 February 2018.

Quoting civilpes2001
Hi Jason, Is it mandatory to send the feedback for the ESMA thing. Can one obstain from giving feedback.


It is not mandatory to send feedback but trading regulations are changing. Your feedback can shape those changes.

Jason
  • #10,453
  • Jan 26, 2018 4:55am Jan 26, 2018 4:55am
Quoting noobtraders
Hi Jason, Nice to meet you, got a couple questions for you if you dont mind, are you aware that FXCM website has been banned by Indonesia government from our internet ? To be fair, it is not only FXCM but also several other brokers such as dukascopy, oanda, forex.com, etc. Is it actually possible for indonesia based traders to trade using FXCM that is regulated by either UK and australia ? Still both websites are banned by the governments so how to actually register and go through support if you were me, it is very uncomfortable going through VPN...
Hello noobtraders,

Nice to meet you as well. We do accept clients residing in Indonesia and have a site in Bahasa here. If you are unable to access the information on the site, you can email me at [email protected] and I can assist you.

Jason
  • #10,454
  • Jan 26, 2018 1:23pm Jan 26, 2018 1:23pm
Quoting Jason Rogers
Part 2 of our 3 part series on algo trading is now available. This is a great series to learn more about algo trading and automating a strategy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpErilqtbHM&t=438s Part 2 discusses: FXCM RESTful API FXCM Python API Wrapper Retrieving historical data Working with streaming data Placing orders Have a great weekend!
The final part of our 3 part algo trading webinar series is now available.

Inserted Video


Topics covered in this webinar include:

  1. Calculate typical technical indicators with pandas
  2. Visualize technical indicators interactively
  3. Formulate trading strategies
  4. Vectorize backtesting of trading strategies
  5. Formulate simple automated trading strategies

Have a great weekend!

  • #10,455
  • Feb 4, 2018 12:24am Feb 4, 2018 12:24am
Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote} Hi PoundPotamus, I received more detailed information from our API team on using the REST API with a demo during the beta period and wanted to pass it along. REST API is currently in beta and can only be used on demo accounts at this point. To begin using our API, you will need the following… (I’ve included both Python and Javascript instructions just in case anyone else might be interested): 1. A FXCM demo account. You can apply for a demo account here. 2. A persistent access token. You can generate one...
I appreciate your response.
So when will the REST API be available to the public for live trading? Will this info come from FXCM or The Python Quants Group (http://tpq.io/)?
Moreover, how can you say Gehtsoft are new? I can see they been working on Trading Station / Marketscope for long time and providing strategies since 2010... So 8 years? http://fxcodebase.com/code/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3036 just look at dates of posts.
My hopes are that when the API is available to be used on live accounts that it will be available free of charge for mini accounts which is what I use at the moment hehehe

So I notice the API is listed as fxcm 0.5.1 on pypi testing site here https://testpypi.python.org/pypi/fxcm and a new github repistory was created on FXCM account but it is currently empty https://github.com/FXCMAPI/fxcmpy glad to see something is happening. I currently use lua for all my strategies based on the fxcodebase forum help and Indicore SDK / Forex Connect but want to move Python as it is what I know best. Hopefully some nice tutorials on simple strategies like creating a moving average crossover or a rsi overbought oversold can be posted with it for a quick start.
  • #10,456
  • Feb 12, 2018 12:13am Feb 12, 2018 12:13am
Quoting PoundPotamus
{quote} I appreciate your response. So when will the REST API be available to the public for live trading? Will this info come from FXCM or The Python Quants Group (http://tpq.io/)? Moreover, how can you say Gehtsoft are new? I can see they been working on Trading Station / Marketscope for long time and providing strategies since 2010... So 8 years? http://fxcodebase.com/code/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3036 just look at dates of posts. My hopes are that when the API is available to be used on live accounts that it will be available...
Hello PoundPotamus,

As of now, a live environment release date has not been set for the REST API. FXCM will have a public release when it becomes available.

I apologize if my statement wasn’t clear, Gehtsoft has worked with FXCM for a long time. StrategyRunner, IndicatorRunner, ConsoleOptimiser and ConsoleBacktester are all new features of the latest IndicoreSDK.

Our goal is to make our new REST API as easily approachable as possible, we will provide working examples alongside our resources and tutorials.

Jason
  • #10,457
  • Feb 12, 2018 2:13am Feb 12, 2018 2:13am
Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote} As of now, a live environment release date has not been set for the REST API. FXCM will have a public release when it becomes available. Our goal is to make our new REST API as easily approachable as possible, we will provide working examples alongside our resources and tutorials. Jason
It is 2018 and FXCM considers when to release "new" REST API? This is soooo 2000s.

By the time you release your REST API it will be obsolete. The worlds already moved forward.
  • #10,458
  • Feb 12, 2018 9:35pm Feb 12, 2018 9:35pm
Please note the February holiday hours for CFD products. All times are in GMT. There are no changes to forex trading hours.

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Jason

*This product is at its initial launch phase and currently only available to accounts held with FXCM Markets and FXCM Australia under certain servers.
  • #10,459
  • Feb 16, 2018 7:35am Feb 16, 2018 7:35am
Quoting robgsxr
{quote} Got it. Yes mine is the same. The red "ask" line only shows on new charts but as you have said it will not show past prices in ask mode only bid.. Thanks for clarifying
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https://www.mql5.com/en/code/12482
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  • #10,460
  • Feb 16, 2018 7:43am Feb 16, 2018 7:43am
Quoting Phylo
{quote}{image}https://www.mql5.com/en/code/12482 {file}
Thanks Phylo
My original request was to see the history of the chart in both Bid and Ask prices which the FXCM mt4 cannot seem to do.

This spread line feature looks useful though.
I will load into my MT4.

Rob
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