Important Updates!
USDC Trading Pairs:
Coinbase Advanced now supports trading with USDC pairs. This update benefits US residents and users in other supported regions.Coinbase Perpetual Accounts:
You can connect Coinbase Perpetual accounts to 3Commas only via manual API keys.
Note
Coinbase Advanced Perpetual supports collateral assets (e.g., BTC, ETH), but collateral values are not displayed in the total balance on 3Commas.
3Commas supports connecting only the default portfolio (Spot account) and Perpetual account from Coinbase Advanced. Additional portfolios cannot be connected.
Perpetual Futures trading through Coinbase Advanced is available for a limited time and only to non-U.S. customers in select jurisdictions.
To create a Coinbase Advanced trading account, users must first complete standard eligibility assessment checks conducted by Coinbase. Learn more here.
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Manual API Key Creation for Coinbase Advanced
1. Log In or Create a Coinbase Account:
Visit Coinbase to access your account.
2. Access the API Management Page:
Go to the API management page at:
➡️ https://portal.cdp.coinbase.com/access/api
3. Click on Create API key
Click Create API key.
Assign a name for your API keys. Ensure the name starts with a letter.
4. Set API Restrictions:
Add the required IP whitelist addresses.
Use the IP addresses provided on the Coinbase Advanced connection page in 3Commas.
Paste the address into the IP whitelist field.
5. Enable Permissions:
Choose the portfolio type:
Default Portfolio for Spot accounts.
Perpetuals for Perpetual accounts.
Enable the Trade permission.
Set to ECDSA
In the API key's Advanced settings, choose ECDSA as the signature algorithm.
3Commas only supports ECDSA.
6. Complete Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):
Verify the API key creation process using 2FA.
7. Secure Your API Keys:
Download and securely save the generated JSON file.
Copy the API key and secret directly from the JSON file or dashboard.
Important
Delete the JSON file or saved API key details after successfully connecting your account for added security.
8. Connect to 3Commas:
Enter your API key and secret in the dedicated fields to connect your Coinbase Advanced account.
For detailed instructions, refer to:
Notes on Spot and Perpetual Connections
Separate Connections:
Unlike Binance, Coinbase Advanced requires individual API keys for Spot and Perpetual accounts.Key Management:
Ensure you use the correct permissions and portfolio type when creating API keys for Spot or Perpetual trading.
Need Assistance?
If you encounter issues during the creation of API keys on Coinbase, contact the Coinbase support team for detailed guidance.