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CoinAPI Data Products: APIs & Datasets
CoinAPI Pricing & Cost
CoinAPI prepared a variety of pricing models to accommodate different customer needs:
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Subscription Model
CoinAPI provides predefined subscription plans that can be purchased through our Pricing page. These plans offer different access and usage limits based on the subscription tier.
For more customized needs, an Enterprise Plan can be tailored to specific project requirements. -
Consumption-Based Billing
CoinAPI also uses a consumption-based billing model. Charges are calculated based on two dimensions: API requests made and data downloaded.
The pricing for the data downloaded is as follows:- Limit Book Data: $1.00 per GB
- Quotes: $1.00 per GB
- Trades: $3.00 per GB
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One-Time Payment for Datasets
CoinAPI offers a one-time payment option for predefined datasets in CSV, giving you lifetime access without recurring fees.
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About CoinAPI
CoinAPI in a Nutshell
CoinAPI, founded in 2016, was established to meet the growing demand for dependable cryptocurrency market data. Over time, CoinAPI evolved into a comprehensive hub for all crypto APIs, enabling easy access to insightful data and trading from a single, integrated platform.
Here’s what CoinAPI offers:
- Market Data API: for real-time and historical price data, with access to quotes, trades, OHLCV, and order books
- Flat Files API: for bulk data delivered as flat files through S3 for users who need to download and analyze large datasets such as universities and data analytics
- Index API: for tracking the crypto market through indices: Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP), and Principal Market Price (PRIMKT)
- EMS Trading API: for connecting to multiple exchanges through one account for automating and managing trades
- Node-as-a-Service: for supporting your blockchain applications with scalable, reliable infrastructure, including shared or dedicated nodes
Country Coverage
Data Offering
CoinAPI’s crypto market data is known for its comprehensive coverage and high-quality standards.
We provide access to many data types including:
- Trades
- Quotes
- OHLCV
- Order books
- See all data types available
All are sourced from numerous centralized (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX). Our data is segregated and protected with immutable audit trails to ensure data integrity and compliance.
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Use Cases
CoinAPI serves as a comprehensive data solution provider for the cryptocurrency market, delivering real-time and historical data that powers various segments of the digital asset industry. Through our API infrastructure, organizations can access reliable and accurate cryptocurrency market data to drive their operations and decision-making processes.
Key Use Cases:
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Investment, Trading, and Brokers - CoinAPI empowers trading platforms and brokers with high-quality market data feeds, enabling precise order execution and real-time market monitoring. Trading firms leverage both WebSocket and REST APIs to integrate live pricing, order book data, and trade information into their systems, ensuring traders have access to accurate, up-to-the-second market information.
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Analytics and Research - Market analysts and researchers benefit from extensive historical data access, allowing them to conduct in-depth market analysis, identify patterns, and validate trading strategies. The platform’s historical database supports sophisticated research methodologies and enables thorough market analysis for informed decision-making.
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Crypto Custody and Wallets - Digital asset custodians and wallet providers utilize CoinAPI’s data feeds to monitor asset values, track portfolio performance, and assess risk exposure. Real-time pricing data ensures accurate valuation of digital assets and enables proper risk management for custody solutions.
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Portfolio Management - Investment managers rely on CoinAPI’s comprehensive data solutions to track portfolio performance, conduct risk assessments, and generate client reports. The platform’s data feeds support portfolio rebalancing decisions and enable accurate performance attribution analysis across diverse crypto assets.
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Index Providers - Index creators leverage CoinAPI’s market data to construct and maintain cryptocurrency indices. The platform’s multi-source price aggregation and real-time updates ensure reliable index calculations, while historical data supports backfilling and index performance analysis.
While these represent the primary use cases for CoinAPI’s services, our API also powers various other sectors within the digital asset space. Gaming companies integrate our APIs for in-game economies and NFT valuations, tax accounting firms rely on our historical data for accurate reporting, and numerous other crypto-related businesses leverage our infrastructure for their unique needs.
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Data Sources & Collection
CoinAPI gathers data directly from crypto exchanges, keeping real-time connections for trades, quotes, and order book updates. Data is normalized and stored, then aggregated daily into files and uploaded.
- For trades, data is collected as exchanges publish it.
- Quotes update with bid/ask changes.
- Order book updates capture every change.
CoinAPI normalizes data to ensure consistency but does not filter it.
Key Differentiators
Market participants require reliable, professional-grade data to power their crypto operations.
Here’s what distinguishes CoinAPI in the market:
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Quality Data You Can Trust
We establish our service on exceptional data quality standards. Each piece of information undergoes thorough validation processes, adhering to established standards. When organizations utilize our data, they can be confident it reflects authentic market conditions - essential for trading operations, research initiatives, and compliance requirements. -
Comprehensive Market Coverage
For organizations seeking depth in crypto markets, our platform monitors thousands of assets and trading pairs. From real-time price data to comprehensive historical records, we provide complete coverage. Professional traders rely on our detailed order books, while institutional researchers leverage our complete OHLCV data for thorough market analysis. -
Advanced Index Creation
Many providers offer basic data services. CoinAPI extends beyond this by enabling custom market index creation. Whether tracking specific market segments or developing proprietary benchmarks, our Index API enables sophisticated construction, drawing from multiple authoritative sources to capture precise market movements. -
Performance and Stability
In cryptocurrency markets, data speed is crucial. Our infrastructure delivers information with minimal latency, optimized for high-frequency trading. Whether implementing automated strategies through WebSocket or conducting research via REST protocols, clients experience consistent, reliable performance. -
Strategic Pricing Structure
We maintain transparent and competitive pricing models. Our straightforward packages align with specific client requirements, without hidden complexities. From emerging firms to established institutions, our solutions scale with organizational growth. -
Reliability
Markets operate continuously, and so do we. Our infrastructure incorporates comprehensive redundancy measures, ensuring consistent data availability.
Whether clients engage in trading, research, or product development, CoinAPI delivers the professional quality, support, and reliability required for success in the digital asset space.
Data Privacy
CoinAPI prioritizes privacy and data protection, implementing measures to comply with GDPR and CCPA regulations:
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Data Obfuscation and Masking: Sensitive data accessed via our API is obfuscated and masked to prevent unauthorized exposure, enhancing protection against breaches.
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Secure Data Handling: We utilize industry-standard practices for secure storage, transmission, and processing of sensitive information.
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Compliance with Security Standards: Our infrastructure meets high standards for data protection and privacy.
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User Credential Security: We employ robust security measures for user authentication, including password hashing with Firebase Authentication and support for passwordless options like magic links and Google authentication.
These practices ensure user privacy and compliance with data protection regulations. For more information or specific questions, please contact our compliance team or refer to our documentation on security and privacy.
Frequently asked questions about CoinAPI
What does CoinAPI do?
CoinAPI is a cryptocurrency data provider offering real-time and historical data from 350+ exchanges. We support REST, WebSocket, S3, and FIX delivery methods and provide detailed market data, including trades, OHLCV, and order books.
How much does CoinAPI cost?
CoinAPI’s APIs and datasets range in cost from $1 / purchase to $828 / year. CoinAPI offers free samples for individual data requirements. Get talking to a member of the CoinAPI team to receive custom pricing options, information about data subscription fees, and quotes for CoinAPI’s data offering tailored to your use case.
What kind of data does CoinAPI have?
Stock Market Data, Cryptocurrency Data, Currency Data, Indices Data, and 11 others
What data does CoinAPI offer?
CoinAPI’s crypto market data is known for its comprehensive coverage and high-quality standards. We provide access to many data types including: Trades Quotes OHLCV Order books See all data types available All are sourced from numerous centralized (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX). Our data is segregated and protected with immutable audit trails to ensure data integrity and compliance.
How does CoinAPI collect data?
CoinAPI gathers data directly from crypto exchanges, keeping real-time connections for trades, quotes, and order book updates. Data is normalized and stored, then aggregated daily into files and uploaded. For trades, data is collected as exchanges publish it. Quotes update with bid/ask changes. Order book updates capture every change. CoinAPI normalizes data to ensure consistency but does not filter it.
What’s CoinAPI’s data privacy policy?
CoinAPI prioritizes privacy and data protection, implementing measures to comply with GDPR and CCPA regulations: Data Obfuscation and Masking: Sensitive data accessed via our API is obfuscated and masked to prevent unauthorized exposure, enhancing protection against breaches. Secure Data Handling: We utilize industry-standard practices for secure storage, transmission, and processing of sensitive information. Compliance with Security Standards: Our infrastructure meets high standards for data protection and privacy. User Credential Security: We employ robust security measures for user authentication, including password hashing with Firebase Authentication and support for passwordless options like magic links and Google authentication. These practices ensure user privacy and compliance with data protection regulations. For more information or specific questions, please contact our compliance team or refer to our documentation on security and privacy.
What are the best use cases for CoinAPI’s data?
CoinAPI serves as a comprehensive data solution provider for the cryptocurrency market, delivering real-time and historical data that powers various segments of the digital asset industry. Through our API infrastructure, organizations can access reliable and accurate cryptocurrency market data to drive their operations and decision-making processes. Key Use Cases: Investment, Trading, and Brokers - CoinAPI empowers trading platforms and brokers with high-quality market data feeds, enabling precise order execution and real-time market monitoring. Trading firms leverage both WebSocket and REST APIs to integrate live pricing, order book data, and trade information into their systems, ensuring traders have access to accurate, up-to-the-second market information. Analytics and Research - Market analysts and researchers benefit from extensive historical data access, allowing them to conduct in-depth market analysis, identify patterns, and validate trading strategies. The platform’s historical database supports sophisticated research methodologies and enables thorough market analysis for informed decision-making. Crypto Custody and Wallets - Digital asset custodians and wallet providers utilize CoinAPI’s data feeds to monitor asset values, track portfolio performance, and assess risk exposure. Real-time pricing data ensures accurate valuation of digital assets and enables proper risk management for custody solutions. Portfolio Management - Investment managers rely on CoinAPI’s comprehensive data solutions to track portfolio performance, conduct risk assessments, and generate client reports. The platform’s data feeds support portfolio rebalancing decisions and enable accurate performance attribution analysis across diverse crypto assets. Index Providers - Index creators leverage CoinAPI’s market data to construct and maintain cryptocurrency indices. The platform’s multi-source price aggregation and real-time updates ensure reliable index calculations, while historical data supports backfilling and index performance analysis. While these represent the primary use cases for CoinAPI’s services, our API also powers various other sectors within the digital asset space. Gaming companies integrate our APIs for in-game economies and NFT valuations, tax accounting firms rely on our historical data for accurate reporting, and numerous other crypto-related businesses leverage our infrastructure for their unique needs.
What platforms is CoinAPI integrated with?
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