Overview
This node integrates with the Binance API, specifically targeting futures trading. The "Future" resource with the "Position" operation allows users to retrieve information about their current futures positions on Binance. This is useful for traders who want to programmatically monitor their open positions, including details like symbol, position size, entry price, and unrealized profit/loss.
Practical examples include:
- Automatically fetching open futures positions to display in a custom dashboard.
- Triggering workflows based on position changes or specific conditions (e.g., closing a position if loss exceeds a threshold).
- Integrating position data into broader trading automation or portfolio management systems.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Symbol Name or ID | Choose the futures trading symbol from a list or specify it dynamically using an expression. This identifies which futures contract's position to query. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the futures position for the specified symbol. This typically includes fields such as:
- Symbol identifier
- Position amount (size)
- Entry price
- Unrealized profit or loss
- Margin details
- Position side (long/short)
No binary data output is indicated.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for Binance with permissions to access futures account information.
- The node depends on the Binance API endpoints related to futures positions.
- No additional environment variables are explicitly required beyond the API credentials.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing API credentials will cause authentication errors.
- Specifying an incorrect or unsupported symbol may result in empty or error responses.
- Network connectivity problems can prevent successful API calls.
Error messages:
- Authentication failures: Ensure the API key has futures read permissions and is correctly configured.
- Symbol not found: Verify the symbol name or ID is valid and available in the Binance futures market.
- Rate limits exceeded: Binance enforces API rate limits; consider adding delays or retries.
Links and References
- Binance Futures API Documentation
- n8n Expressions Documentation (for dynamic symbol input)