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FOREX.com

FOREX.com

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connectorType: "forex_com"

Global forex trading platform by StoneX

Connection Architecture

FOREX.com
WebSocket / REST
Connector
libs/exchange-forex-com
Provider
:8081/api
Detector
Advisor
Studio

The connector receives data from the exchange and feeds it to Provider (port 8081). From there — to Detector, Advisor, and Studio.

Technologies

Transport
WebSocketREST
Authentication
Username + Password
Data Format
JSON

Best for

  • Forex traders seeking a heavily regulated multi-jurisdiction broker for US, UK, or Canadian accounts.
  • Algo strategies targeting 80+ FX pairs with tight spreads on majors and competitive rates on exotics.
  • Multi-asset CFD portfolios combining FX, commodities, and equity indices in one broker.

Connect via code

1Environment variables (.env)

FOREXCOM_USERNAME=your_username_here
FOREXCOM_PASSWORD=your_password_here
FOREXCOM_ACCOUNT_ID=your_account_id_here

2Connector configuration

// config/config.provider.json
{
  "provider": {
    "connectors": [
      {
        "connectorType": "forex_com",
        "enabled": true,

        "markets": [
          { "marketType": "spot", "symbols": [{ "name": "BTCUSDT" }] }
        ],
        "subscriptions": [
          { "type": "PROVIDER_MARKETDATA_CANDLE", "symbols": ["BTCUSDT"], "intervals": ["min1", "h1"], "active": true },
          { "type": "PROVIDER_MARKETDATA_TRADE", "symbols": ["BTCUSDT"], "active": true },
          { "type": "PROVIDER_MARKETDATA_ORDERBOOK", "symbols": ["BTCUSDT"], "active": true }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

3Verify and query data

# Verify connection
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $PROVIDER_API_TOKEN" \
  https://localhost:8081/api/exchanges/runtime-proof

# Candles (last 7 days)
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $PROVIDER_API_TOKEN" \
  "https://localhost:8081/api/candles/forex_com/spot/BTCUSDT/h1?days=7"

Available via Barfinex API

/api/candles/forex_com/...
/api/trades/forex_com/...
/api/orderbook/forex_com/...
/api/account/forex_com/...
/api/symbols/forex_com/...
/api/assets/forex_com/...

Studio graphical setup — in development, coming in the next release.

Important

Authentication is session-based using username + password + account ID; tokens expire and must be refreshed.
US residents are subject to FIFO rule and 50:1 maximum leverage — strategy logic must account for these constraints.
Supported Markets
SpotMargin
Connect in Studio(soon)
Exchange Website

Let’s Get in Touch

Have questions or want to explore Barfinex? Send us a message.