Part 1: Create an API key in Bitstamp
1
Open API Access
Log in to bitstamp.net and click “Security” in the menu. Then choose “API Access”.
2
Create a new API key
Click “NEW API key”. Is there an existing key? Delete it first before creating a new one.
3
Set permissions
Scroll down on the next screen until you see the toggle buttons. Enable the relevant trading permissions by sliding the corresponding toggles to the right.
4
Confirm with 2FA
Click the confirmation button at the bottom of the screen and enter the 2FA code from the authenticator app on your phone.
5
Copy the keys
Click the copy icon next to the API key to copy it to your clipboard. Paste the key in a notepad. Do the same with the API secret. You will need both shortly in BitBrokerTrade.
6
Confirm the confirmation email
Bitstamp sends an email with an activation link. Open the email and click the link to activate the API key.
Part 2: Add the exchange in BitBrokerTrade
1
Navigate to Exchanges
Log in to BitBrokerTrade. In the left column, click Settings, then Exchanges, and then Add exchange.
2
Select Bitstamp
Click the Bitstamp logo to choose Bitstamp as the exchange.
3
Fill in the details
In the Name field, enter your Bitstamp account name. Then paste the copied API key and API secret into the matching fields.
4
Set a reserved amount (optional)
Do you want to keep part of your balance out of the trader? Enable “Reserved amount” and enter the desired amount in euros. The trader will never use this amount for purchases.
5
Add the exchange
Make sure you have already confirmed the Bitstamp email. Then click Add. The connection is now active.
Reserved amount, how does it work? Say you have €1,000 on Bitstamp and you reserve €250. The trader will then only work with €750. The €250 always stays untouched on your euro account at Bitstamp.