Connect Coinbase to QARI
QARI connects to your Coinbase Advanced account via a read-write API key and trades the most trusted US-regulated exchange 24/7. Your funds stay in your Coinbase account the entire time.

Why trade on Coinbase with QARI?
The most trusted regulated exchange in the US, ideal for compliant automated trading.
US-Regulated Exchange
Coinbase is publicly listed (NASDAQ: COIN) and regulated by FinCEN. For US-based traders, Coinbase is the compliant path to connect with QARI.
Highest Institutional Trust
Coinbase is the custodian of choice for ETF issuers and institutions. Its API infrastructure is enterprise-grade and battle-tested at institutional scale.
Strong BTC/ETH Liquidity
Coinbase has consistently been among the top venues for BTC and ETH spot liquidity. QARI's primary setups often involve major pairs where Coinbase excels.
How to connect Coinbase to QARI
Takes under 5 minutes. Your funds never leave Coinbase.
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Log in to Coinbase Advanced
Go to advanced.coinbase.com or switch to Advanced Trade inside the Coinbase app.
- 2
Open API Settings
Click your profile icon → "Settings" → "API" tab.
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Create a new API key
Click "New API Key". Select "Trading" as the key purpose.
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Set permissions
Enable "View" and "Trade" permissions. Do NOT enable "Transfer" (withdrawal). Restrict to Spot trading products only.
- 5
Copy Key and Secret
Coinbase shows the private key / secret once. Copy both the API Key and API Secret immediately and store them securely.
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Paste into QARI
In the QARI dashboard go to Settings → Exchange → Add Exchange → Coinbase → paste your Key and Secret → Save.
QARI encrypts your Coinbase API credentials with AES-256-GCM before storing them. Your key never appears in QARI's logs or frontend.

Coinbase API Permissions Tip
Use Coinbase Advanced Trade (not the basic Coinbase consumer app) for API access. Enable View + Trade only. Never enable Transfer (withdrawal). Coinbase Advanced uses a different API system from the legacy Coinbase Pro API, ensure you create a key in Advanced Trade settings.
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