What is a crypto api?

Crypto API is an interface allowing users to get real-time and historical cryptocurrency price data from a data provider’s server. Crypto API enables programmatic interactions with the database containing previous crypto price data and streaming crypto price data updated in milliseconds.

How to get live crypto prices?

We provide live crypto prices via WebSockets and SocketIO. Users can sign up and get their streaming API key, self-start a 14-day trial, and follow simple steps on our Streaming API documentation page and relevant tutorials to obtain live or real-time crypto prices.

What is the most popular crypto?

Considering the market capitalization, the following are the most popular cryptocurrencies: 1. Bitcoin (BTC): Market cap: about $525 billion 2. Ethereum (ETH): market cap: about $219 billion 3. Tether (USDT): market cap: about $82.79 billion

How to get crypto prices in Excel?

Considering the data needs of non-technical users, we have provided some simple ways to get crypto prices in MS Excel. Please refer to our tutorials and find relevant articles explaining simple steps to import crypto rates in MS Excel using Power query and our Excel Add-In. (Though the tutorials are made to import forex and CFD data, the same procedures can be implemented to obtain Crypto prices.)

How accurate and reliable is crypto data?

TraderMade sources crypto data from reputed crypto exchanges and brokers worldwide and has a data aggregation system to clean the data to provide one of the most accurate and reliable crypto price feeds in real-time.

Reliable real-time crypto API

Unleash the potential of global crypto markets. Access real-time and historical crypto data for BTC, ETH, and more, empowering your financial apps, wallets, websites, and analysis.

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Cryptocurrencies: 50+
Tick Data: 6+ Years
Updates: < 50ms
Service Uptime: 99.99%

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Made for developers by developers

Flexible Data Formats.: JSON and CSV formats for easy crypto data integration across programming environments. Ideal for developers, analysts, and traders.
Powerful Client Libraries & SDKs.: Comprehensive libraries and SDKs accelerate development. Streamline API integration in your preferred language for faster project completion.
Comprehensive Tutorials & Examples.: Extensive guides and code samples for quick API implementation. Build robust financial applications efficiently with step-by-step help.

Python Go Java

import tradermade as tm
# set api key
tm.set_rest_api_key("api_key")

#get live data
tm.live(currency='EURUSD,GBPUSD',fields=["bid", "mid", "ask"])
    
# get historical data 
tm.historical(currency='EURUSD,GBPUSD', date="2021-04-22",interval="daily", fields=["open", "high", "low","close"]) 

# get hourly timeseries data 
tm.timeseries(currency='EURUSD', start="2024-11-25-00:00",end="2024-11-26-15:03",interval="hourly",fields=["open", "high", "low","close"])

# gets list of all available cfds 
tm.cfd_list() 

# gets list of all available currency codes 
tm.currency_list()

import (
    "log" 
    "fmt"     
    tradermade "github.com/tradermade/Go-SDK/rest" 
)

func main() {
    
    // init client
    client := tradermade.NewRESTClient("YOUR_API_KEY")
    
    // set parameters 
    currencyPairs := []string{"EURUSD", "GBPUSD", "USDJPY"}
    
    // get live rates
    liveRates, err := client.GetLiveRates(currencyPairs)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatalf("Error fetching live rates: %v", err)
    }
    
    // iterate over quotes
    for _, quote := range liveRates.Quotes {
        fmt.Printf("Base: %s, Quote: %s, Bid: %f, Ask: %f, Mid: %f\n",
        quote.BaseCurrency, quote.QuoteCurrency, quote.Bid, quote.Ask, quote.Mid)
    }
}

package io.tradermade.test_client_jvm

import io.tradermade.test_client_jvm.ui.theme.TestClientJVMTheme

import io.tradermade.kotlin.sdk.TraderMadeAPI


public class JavaTMSSample {

    public static void main(String[] args) throws InterruptedException {       
    val api = TraderMadeAPI("YOUR_API_KEY")
    
    val liveData = api.getLiveData("EURUSD,GBPUSD")
    print(liveData)
    
    val historicalData = api.getHistoricalData("EURUSD", "2023-08-01")
    print(historicalData)
    
    val timeSeriesData = api.getTimeSeriesData("EURUSD", "2023-08-01", "2023-08-10", "daily", "1")
    print(timeSeriesData)
    
    val convertedAmount = api.convertCurrency("EUR", "USD", 1000.0)
    print(convertedAmount)

    }
}

Cryptocurrencies Data

Real-time Crypto Price Feed

Low latency tick data feed for CryptoCurrencies that can power your trade decisions and web applications.

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Crypto, Ethereum & Bitcoin Price API

Our REST API offers tick, intraday and end-of-day historical bid-ask and OHLC prices for 50+ cryptocurrencies.

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Our crypto data features

Why TraderMade Crypto Data?

Seamless Documentation: Documentation and examples for many programming languages will help you integrate our data quickly and seamlessly.
Low Latency: High-frequency tick data streamed in real-time via Websockets. Lightning-fast data feed with 5-10ms latency.
Robust Infrastructure: At the forefront of technology with AWS servers that allow you to integrate data fast with 99.96% uptime.
Aggregated Rates: The aggregated feed from multiple cryptocurrency exchanges is curated in real time. You can rest assured that the data will be unbiased from skew.
Unmatched Support: Dedicated customer support for business needs. Get answers to technical issues in minutes, not hours, via email and phone.
Fiat Currency Rates: Exchange rates for 4000+ Cryptocurrency and Fiat currency pairs streamed in one cost-effective solution.

Data for all

Who uses our Crypto API?

Our API is easy to use, fast, and reliable, so you can spend less time worrying about data and more time building your app.

Developers: We proudly offer our developer-friendly data portal and ensure that non-skewed, unbiased financial data is ready for integration into various infrastructure projects.
Brokerage Firms: Brokerage firms use our Crypto API to provide their clients with accurate and up-to-date market data, enabling them to make informed trading decisions.
Trading Platforms: Crypto trading platforms rely on our API to deliver real-time quotes, charts, and analysis tools to their users, facilitating efficient and effective trading.
Algorithmic Traders: Algorithmic traders utilize our Crypto API to develop and execute automated trading strategies based on market data, enabling them to capitalize on trading opportunities at high speeds.
Research Firms: Research firms use our Crypto API to conduct in-depth market analysis, generate reports, and provide valuable insights to their clients.
Education and Training: Educational institutions and training providers use our Crypto API to simulate real-world trading environments and educate students on the intricacies of Crypto trading.

What people say

The TraderMade team delivers where it matters most - by providing highly reliable, accurate data. TraderMade ensures our rapidly evolving business ... needs. After years of data provider evaluation and production experience, it's clear that using TraderMade is the responsible decision.

Ian Read

Director Operations, Linkpool

One of the bedrocks of Fuze is good financial data and TraderMade is tailor made for our use-case. The flexibility of the API to fetch prices for different FX pairs, the robustness and availability of the API has never failed us.

Srijan Shetty

CTO, Fuze Finance

Frequently asked questions

: The TraderMade Crypto API provides real-time and historical cryptocurrency data.
: Data sourced from multiple crypto exchanges. Systems to clean the data to represent the most accurate prices.
: There are over 50+ cryptocurrencies to choose from, which makes up to 4000+ pairs. Learn more on the Cryptocurrencies list page.
: TraderMade's data is sourced from an aggregated feed of institutional providers, and they have systems in place to clean the data to ensure accuracy.
: Data is updated in real-time, ensuring precise and timely information for data users.
: Yes, the API offers historical cryptocurrency data to support backtesting and analysis.
: Access your REST API key from the dashboard after signing up for free. You can easily track your API usage. Start a trial once you log in for the streaming data API key. The streaming API key expires in 14 days.
: You can sign up for a free API key on the TraderMade website. There are also video tutorials available to help you get started.
: The API is designed with a simple REST interface, allowing quick integration with minimal setup.
: Yes. A free trial allows users to explore the API's capabilities before committing.
: TraderMade offers a range of pricing plans to suit different usage needs, including a free trial for testing. Please explore the pricing page for more information.
: TraderMade provides detailed documentation, code samples, and dedicated support for developers.
: We only provide Crypto rates in conjunction with the Forex data. You are, however free to use just Crypto prices only. If you have bespoke requirements please contact us, and we may be able to assist.
: Our live Crypto data is available 24x7, but rates versus Fiat currencies do not update over the weekends.

Forex: Looking to get live and historical Forex data for your applications and services. We cover over 4000+ currency pairs via our REST and Websocket APIs.
CFDs: Looking to get live and historical CFD data for your applications and services. We cover over 40+ CFDs via our REST and Websocket APIs.

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