generated: '2026-07-20'
method: searched
source: https://docs.forum.market/api-reference/concepts/rate-limits
algorithm: sliding-window
window_note: applies to requests within the last 60 seconds, not fixed calendar windows
headers:
  limit: X-RateLimit-Limit
  remaining: X-RateLimit-Remaining
  reset: X-RateLimit-Reset
  retry_after: Retry-After
exceeded_status: 429
exceeded_code: RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED
tiers:
- category: Global backstop
  limit_count: 600
  unit: req/min
  window_seconds: 60
  scope: per-ip
  applies_to: All endpoints
- category: Public endpoints
  limit_count: 120
  unit: req/min
  window_seconds: 60
  scope: per-ip
  applies_to: Market data, exchange status, indices
- category: Private read
  limit_count: 300
  unit: req/min
  window_seconds: 60
  scope: per-user
  applies_to: Account, positions, fills, orders (GET)
- category: Order operations
  limit_count: 500
  unit: ops/min
  window_seconds: 60
  scope: per-user
  applies_to: Order create, cancel, batch operations
- category: WebSocket inbound
  limit_count: 10
  unit: msg/sec
  window_seconds: 1
  scope: per-connection
  applies_to: All WebSocket messages
notes: >-
  Per-user limits key on user identity, not IP — creating multiple API keys does
  not increase capacity.