Overview
This node integrates with the Binance API, specifically targeting futures trading under the "Future" resource and the "Exchange" operation. It allows users to interact with Binance's futures market data by selecting a symbol (trading pair) to retrieve or manipulate information related to that symbol on the exchange.
Common scenarios for this node include:
- Fetching real-time or historical futures market data for a specific symbol.
- Automating futures trading workflows by integrating symbol-specific data retrieval.
- Monitoring selected futures contracts for price changes or other metrics.
For example, a user might configure this node to select the BTCUSDT futures contract symbol to fetch its current price or order book data as part of a larger trading automation workflow.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Symbol Name or ID | Choose a futures trading symbol from a dynamically loaded list or specify one using an expression. This represents the futures contract symbol to operate on in the Binance exchange. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data corresponding to the selected futures symbol's exchange information. The exact structure depends on the Binance API response for the futures market data requested but typically includes fields such as price, volume, bid/ask data, and other relevant market metrics.
If binary data is returned (not evident from the provided code), it would represent raw data related to the futures symbol, but this is unlikely given the context.
Dependencies
- Requires an active Binance API key credential configured in n8n to authenticate requests.
- Depends on internal methods for loading options (
getSymbols) to populate the symbol selection dropdown dynamically. - Uses bundled modules for properties definitions and execution logic specific to Binance futures.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid or missing API credentials: Ensure the Binance API key is correctly set up in n8n credentials; otherwise, authentication errors will occur.
- Symbol not found or invalid: If the symbol specified does not exist or is misspelled, the node may return errors or empty data. Use the dynamic dropdown or verify symbol correctness.
- API rate limits: Binance enforces rate limits; excessive requests may lead to temporary blocking. Implement appropriate delays or error handling.
- Network issues: Connectivity problems can cause request failures; verify network access to Binance endpoints.
Links and References
- Binance Futures API Documentation
- n8n Expressions Documentation (for specifying symbol via expressions)