Bitget API V2 Python Client: Comprehensive Guide for Futures Trading

🚀 Key Features

• Futures Trading: Full support for USDT, COIN, and USDC margined futures.
• Account Management: Retrieve balances, leverage settings, and transaction history.
• Real-Time Data: Access tickers, candlesticks, depth charts, and funding rates.
• WebSocket Integration: Public market data streaming with async support.
• Error Handling: Custom exceptions for invalid requests or API failures.

🛠️ Installation

pip install bitget-python

🔧 Quick Start

Public Market Data (No API Keys)

from bitpy import BitgetAPI  
client = BitgetAPI()  
ticker = client.market.get_ticker(symbol="BTCUSDT", product_type="USDT-FUTURES")  

Authenticated Requests

client = BitgetAPI(
    api_key="YOUR_KEY",
    secret_key="YOUR_SECRET",
    api_passphrase="YOUR_PASSPHRASE"
)  
account_info = client.account.get_account(symbol="BTCUSDT", margin_coin="USDT")  

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🌐 WebSocket Public Feeds

from bitpy import BitgetWebsocketAPI  
import asyncio  

async def handle_ticker(data):  
    print(f"Price: {data['data'][0]['lastPr']}")  

async def main():  
    api = BitgetWebsocketAPI(is_private=False)  
    await api.websocket.connect()  
    await api.websocket.subscribe([{"instType": "SPOT", "channel": "ticker", "instId": "BTCUSDT"}], handle_ticker)  

asyncio.run(main())  

📊 Supported Markets

| Market Type | Description |
|-------------------|---------------------------|
| USDT-FUTURES | USDT-margined futures |
| COIN-FUTURES | Coin-margined futures |
| USDC-FUTURES | USDC-margined futures |

⚠️ Error Handling

try:  
    client.position.get_all_positions("INVALID-TYPE")  
except InvalidProductTypeError:  
    print("Invalid product type specified.")  

🔄 Rate Limiting

• Automatic request throttling via token bucket algorithm.
• Tracks per-endpoint limits to avoid 429 errors.

👉 Optimize your API usage

🤝 FAQ

Q: How do I set leverage?
A: Use client.account.set_leverage(symbol="BTCUSDT", margin_coin="USDT", leverage=10).

Q: Can I fetch historical trades?
A: Yes, via client.market.get_history_trades(symbol="BTCUSDT", limit=100).

Q: Is WebSocket private data supported?
A: Currently, only public market feeds are available.

📄 License

MIT License. Contributions welcome!

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