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

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