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How to Connect Your Winbance Account to Quantower via Rithmic

Updated over 2 months ago

At Winbance, we support integration with the Quantower platform through the Rithmic data feed, providing you with a robust trading experience. Follow the steps below to set up your connection.


πŸ›  Step 1: Download and Install Quantower

  1. Download Quantower: Visit the Quantower website and download the latest version of the platform.

  2. Install Quantower: Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.


πŸ” Step 2: Sign Required Rithmic Agreements

Before connecting, ensure you've signed the necessary Rithmic agreements:

  1. Access Rithmic Agreements: Navigate to the Rithmic Agreements page provided by your broker or platform provider.

  2. Sign In: Use your Rithmic credentials (provided by Winbance) to log in.

  3. Complete Agreements: Review and accept the "Market Data Subscription Agreement" and "Market Data Self-Certification".

Note: Ensure that your credentials are entered exactly as provided, as they are case-sensitive.


πŸ”— Step 3: Connect Quantower to Rithmic

  1. Launch Quantower: Open the Quantower application on your computer.

  2. Open Connections Manager: Navigate to the "Connections" section within Quantower.

  3. Add New Connection:

    • Click on "Add Connection".

    • Select "Rithmic" from the list of available connections.

  4. Configure Connection Settings:

    • Login: Enter your Rithmic username.

    • Password: Enter your Rithmic password.

    • Server: Choose the appropriate server:

      • Rithmic Paper Chicago

    • Optional: To avoid additional market data fees, enable the "Use RTrader" option. This requires RTrader Pro to be installed and running on your system.

  5. Connect: Click "Connect" to establish the connection.


πŸ“Š Step 4: Configure Your Workspace

  1. Select Workspace Template: Choose a pre-built template suitable for futures trading or create a custom layout.

  2. Add Widgets:

    • Click on the "+" icon to add panels such as charts, DOM (Depth of Market), order entry, and more.

  3. Arrange Panels: Customize the layout by dragging and dropping panels to suit your trading preferences.


πŸ“ˆ Step 5: Start Trading

  1. Open a Chart:

    • Click on the "+" icon and select "Chart".

    • Choose the instrument you wish to trade.

  2. Place Orders:

    • Use the chart or DOM panel to place market, limit, or stop orders.

    • Monitor your positions and manage orders through the "Positions & Orders" panel.


πŸ“ Additional Notes

  • RTrader Pro: If you enabled the "Use RTrader" option, ensure that RTrader Pro is installed and running during your trading session.

  • Market by Order (MBO) Data: To view MBO data:

    • Open the DOM Trader panel.

    • Access settings and enable the "Market by Order (MBO)" option.

  • Support: For any issues or assistance, please contact Winbance Support via email or live chat.

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