Bitfinex API Key Setup Guide: Which Permissions Does a Lending Bot Need? (2026)
Disclaimer: This article is for general information and operational reference only and does not constitute any investment, security, or legal advice. The Bitfinex API interface and feature specifications may be updated at any time; please refer to the latest announcements from the Bitfinex official support center. Holding, lending, and trading cryptocurrency involve market risk, platform risk, and technical risk, and users must assess and bear the relevant risks themselves. When creating an API key on Bitfinex for the first time, many people freeze in front of that settings page full of options: Funding Read, Funding Write, Wallets Read, Orders Write, Withdrawals, History… a long list of options, with nobody explaining clearly which ones to tick and which ones must never be enabled. ...
