Webhook vs API Polling: Which is Better for Auto-trading?
The data reception method is the first concern when building an auto-trading system. We compare Webhooks and Polling in terms of Latency, Stability, and Operational Complexity, and explain why AlertWays adopted the Webhook method.
1 Latency and Stability
A 1-second delay in auto-trading directly affects returns. The two methods fundamentally differ in the mechanism for handling 'event occurrence time'.
- Webhook (Event-based): Pushes data to the server immediately when a signal occurs. With almost no latency, it is best suited for real-time orders.
- Polling (Periodic Call): 서버가 일정한 시간마다 새로운 신호가 있나요? 라고 묻습니다(Pull). 호출 주기 사이의 간격만큼 지연이 발생할 수밖에 없습니다. 새로운 신호가 있나요? 라고 묻습니다(Pull). 호출 주기 사이의 간격만큼 지연이 발생할 수밖에 없습니다.
2 Operational Complexity and Resources
There is also a big difference in the cost of maintaining and managing the system.
- Resource Efficiency: Polling consumes exchange Rate Limits and causes unnecessary traffic because it keeps calling the API even when there are no signals.
- Webhook Optimization: AlertWays receives TradingView webhook signals and immediately routes them to the order API, so users can operate with just alert settings without complex server management.
3 AlertWays Selection Guide
In conclusion, Real-time capability and StabilityWebhooks are overwhelmingly advantageous in auto-trading where speed is vital.
AlertWays receives TradingView alerts as webhooks and executes them immediately.Therefore, users Webhook URL and JSON Tokencan build an industry-standard auto-trading environment just by entering correctly.
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