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{
  "connectionID": 8628615390848610000,
  "event": "systemStatus",
  "status": "online",
  "version": "1.9.1"
}

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WSSws.kraken.comsystemStatus
Status sent on connection or system status changes. This is a server-initiated message — no subscription is required.

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Payload

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event
string
Value: systemStatus
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status
string
One of: online, cancel_only, maintenance, post_onlyThe status of the trading engine.
  • online: Markets are operating normally - all order types may be submitted and order matching can occur.
  • maintenance: Markets are offline for scheduled maintenance - new orders cannot be placed and existing orders cannot be cancelled.
  • cancel_only: Orders can be cancelled but new orders cannot be placed. No order matching will occur.
  • post_only: Only limit orders using the post_only option can be submitted. Orders can be cancelled. No order matching will occur.
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version
string
The version of the websockets service.
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connectionID
integer
A unique connection identifier (for debugging).