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Rate Limits

Rate limiting controls the volume of requests from a single user within a specified timeframe. This prevents abuse and ensures stable performance for all users.

Rate Limit Tiers

Basic Tier

Endpoint Rate Limit
Orders 10 req/sec
Positions 10 req/sec
Holdings 10 req/sec
Funds 10 req/sec
Historical Data 10 req/sec
Market Data 10 req/sec

Features: - Free tier - 1 WebSocket connection - Best for: Individual traders, testing


Premium Tier

Endpoint Rate Limit Daily Quota
Orders 50 req/sec 100,000
Positions 50 req/sec 200,000
Holdings 50 req/sec 200,000
Funds 50 req/sec 200,000
Historical Data 50 req/sec 50,000
Market Data 50 req/sec 500,000

Features: - Mid-tier pricing - 3 WebSocket connections - Email support (24hr response) - Best for: Active traders, algorithmic trading


Enterprise Tier

Endpoint Rate Limit
Orders Custom req/sec
Positions Custom req/sec
Holdings Custom req/sec
Funds Custom req/sec
Historical Data Custom req/sec
Market Data Custom req/sec

Features: - Custom pricing - 10+ WebSocket connections - Priority support (2hr response) - Custom limits available - Best for: Institutional traders, high-frequency trading


Order Placement Restrictions

  • Maximum: 200 orders per minute OR 10 orders per second
  • Daily Limit: 3,000 orders per day per API key
  • Modifications: Maximum 25 modifications per order

Note: These limits apply across all market segments and order types.


Need Higher Limits?

If you require higher rate limits for your use case, contact us at: - Email: apisupport@arrow.trade - Enterprise Sales: enterprise@arrow.trade