Frequently Asked Questions
How do you set up copy trading?
To set up copy trading on Deriv, follow these steps:
- Log into your Deriv account: Ensure you’re logged into your Deriv account.
- Access the Copy Trading feature: Read here to understand the developer API setup.
- Choose a Trader to Copy: Review the list of available traders and their performance metrics to select a trader that aligns with your investment goals. You can use the Copy Trading Statistics API to view the performance of the selected trader.
- Set Your Trading Parameters: Decide how much capital you want to allocate for copying trades and configure your risk management preferences.
- Start Copying: Once set up, your account will automatically replicate the trades of your chosen trader. You can monitor and manage this at any time.
For more technical details on API setup for copy trading, refer to the documentation here: Copy Trading.
How to find the API request limits?
The API request limits can change over time, so retrieving them directly from the API is best. Developers can get this information using the Server_Status call, which returns the api_call_limits
field. This will provide the most up-to-date details on the number of requests allowed.
For more information, refer to the WebSocket API documentation.
How to add your affiliate token to your app and not miss any clients?
When creating new accounts, ensure to include your affiliate_token
in the API request. For detailed instructions on creating an account via the API, refer to the Deriv API documentation.
What are the terms and conditions for API users?
The document provides the terms and conditions for API users, covering obligations, content storage, ownership, liability, disclaimers, indemnification, security, and termination policies.
Updated about 1 month ago