Foreign exchange, forex, or FX, is the global decentralized, over-the-counter (OTC) market for trading currencies. Forex market data is the track record of exchange rates between currency pairs. It also has the relevant information.

Where to get forex data?

Market data users can obtain real-time and historical forex data from us, as we are the go-to data vendor for the highest quality market data. We have delivered reliable, accurate, and unbiased forex data and integration solutions for over 30 years.

Where does forex data come from?

We source forex data from reputed central banks, institutions, and broker-dealer networks. The brokers and market makers quote bid-ask prices on quote-driven markets. Though this is a significant source, it provides the rates quoted, not essentially traded.

What is OHLC in forex?

OHLC prices refer to the four data points commonly used to represent the price action of a financial instrument over a given time period. OHLC stands for Open, High, Low, and Close. Each of these price points provides valuable information about the trading range and price movement during the specified time frame.

What is bid and ask in forex?

Bid and ask prices, commonly referred to as bid/ask or buy/sell prices, are the two components that make up a market quote for a financial instrument, such as a currency pair in the forex market. These prices indicate the prices at which market participants are willing to buy or sell the instrument.

What time does the forex market open?

There is no centralized location for forex trading, yet it works 24 hours, 5 days a week. However, due to time zone differences, the forex market opens at 5 PM EST (New York City) on Sunday (10PM GMT, Sunday).

What time does the forex market close?

The forex market closes at 5 PM EST (New York City) on Friday (10 PM GMT, Friday).

What are the most popular currency pairs in the forex market?

Major currency pairs and currency pairs with some emerging markets are highly liquid and most popular in the forex market. The top 10 currency pairs traded on the forex market are: 1. EUR/USD, 2. USD/JPY, 3. GBP/USD, 4. AUD/USD, 5. USD/CAD, 6. USD/CNY, 7. USD/CHF, 8. USD/HKD, 9. EUR/GBP, 10. USD/KRW To get more insights on the most popular currency pairs, please read our blog: What are the most traded currency pairs in forex?

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Flexible Data Formats.: JSON and CSV formats for easy forex data integration across programming environments. Ideal for developers, analysts, and traders.
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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",
        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)

    }
}

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As 3S Money has grown, our need for reliable data sources has also increased. Working with TraderMade has improved our FX operations. The API seamlessly integrates into our platform, providing real-time, accurate market data to support our activities.

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VP Automation, 3S Money

Frequently asked questions

: Our data is sourced from an aggregated feed of institutional providers including banks. We have systems in place to clean our data so that they represent the most accurate prices.
: Both Web and streaming API are updated in milliseconds.
: There are over 8000+ instruments to choose from, a full list of instruments can be found on the instrument list page.
: Gold, Silver, Platinum are included in FX subscription options.
: You can access your API key from your dashboard once you signup and log in. It's free to signup. You can easily track your API usage. For streaming data API key, start a trial by self serve once you log in. The streaming API key expires in 14 days.
: Yes, this works on a rolling monthly basis which can be upgraded, downgraded or cancelled at any time. Up to 1000 requests a month are free forever. We also offer one-time data sales please contact us or purchase via shopping cart.
: Our payment partner is Stripe, you can use a variety of debit and credit cards - including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express & Diner’s Club.
: Yes, we provide Forex data via WebSocket, You can self start a 14 day trial from your dashboard once you signup.
: There is no centralized location for forex trading, yet it works 24 hours, 5 days a week. However, due to time zone differences, the forex market opens at 5 PM EST (New York City) on Sunday (9 PM GMT, Sunday).
: The forex market closes at 4 PM EST (New York City) on Friday (8 PM GMT, Friday)

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CFDs: Get live and historical CFD data for your applications and services via our REST and Websocket APIs.

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