diff --git a/data/refdata/exchanges.cfg b/data/refdata/exchanges.cfg
index 2f25e85..d700604 100644
--- a/data/refdata/exchanges.cfg
+++ b/data/refdata/exchanges.cfg
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
         "exchange_id":          "ALPACA"
          , "name":               "Alpaca Trading"
         , "type":               "EQUITY"
+        , "quote_asset":        "USD"
 
         , "order_entry": {
             "credentials_key":  "ALPACA_PROD"