CoinAPI

API

Unified API for all cryptocurrency exchanges

Overview

CoinAPI provides a RESTful interface to access real-time and historical data from hundreds of crypto exchanges. Endpoints include market quotes, trade history, order book snapshots, and asset metadata. Responses are in JSON format for seamless integration. Use cases span building automated trading bots, portfolio trackers, financial analytics platforms, or embedding crypto market data into apps. It eliminates multi-exchange integration overhead, ideal for developers needing reliable, unified crypto insights.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://docs.coinapi.io/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

Unified exchange access
RESTful API
JSON responses
Real-time & historical data
1000+ supported assets

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is CoinAPI free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with limited monthly requests and basic data access. Paid plans are available for higher volume and advanced features like real-time order books.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all requests need an API key, obtainable by signing up for an account on their platform.

? What is the response format?

CoinAPI returns data in JSON format, easy to parse and integrate into most applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Cryptocurrency

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Simplifies multi-exchange integration
⊕ Comprehensive data coverage
⊕ Scalable pricing tiers
⊕ Well-documented endpoints

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Premium plans for high-volume use
⊖ Advanced features require paid access