What does maxRequestsPerSecond control?

The maxRequestsPerSecond setting defines the maximum number of API requests the bot is allowed to send to an exchange per second.

It is a rate-limiting safeguard to prevent exceeding the exchange’s allowed API usage.

⚙️ How It Works

• Each exchange enforces a maximum request rate (e.g., 10 requests/sec).

• maxRequestsPerSecond ensures the bot stays within these limits, avoiding:

  • Temporary bans
  • Permanent API restrictions
  • Throttled responses

Example:

maxRequestsPerSecond: 10  # bot will not exceed 10 requests per second

• If combined API calls exceed this rate, the bot queues requests to maintain compliance.

⚖️ Why It Matters

1. Exchange Safety

   • Prevents hitting rate limits that could block trading or data fetching.

2. System Stability

   • Avoids bursts of API requests that can overload your server.

3. Consistent Data

   • Maintains a steady flow of market data, improving signal reliability.

🚀 Summary

maxRequestsPerSecond controls the maximum API request rate:

• Keeps the bot within exchange limits
• Prevents API throttling and bans
• Ensures stable, reliable market data fetching and trade execution