Coinbase API

API

Real-time Cryptocurrency Price Data for Bitcoin, BCH, Litecoin & Ethereum

Overview

The Coinbase API provides RESTful endpoints for accessing real-time and historical price data for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Ethereum against fiat currencies like USD, EUR, and GBP. Responses are in JSON format. Key endpoints include spot prices (/prices/{crypto}-{fiat}/spot), buy prices (/prices/{crypto}-{fiat}/buy), and sell prices (/prices/{crypto}-{fiat}/sell). Use cases include building price trackers, integrating data into financial apps, or powering trading tools. Public price endpoints require no auth, while user-specific operations use API keys or OAuth2.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developers.coinbase.com')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Architecture
JSON Responses
Real-time Price Data
Multiple Cryptos & Fiats
No Auth for Public Endpoints
OAuth2 Support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Coinbase API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier for basic price data. Paid plans are available for high-volume or advanced features.

? Does it require an API key?

Public price endpoints don’t need an API key, but user-specific operations require API keys or OAuth2.

? What is the response format?

The API returns data in JSON format for all endpoints.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Cryptocurrency

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Trusted Exchange Data
⊕ Free Basic Tier
⊕ Easy Integration

Cons

⊖ Rate Limits on Free Tier
⊖ Paid Plans for High Volume
⊖ OAuth2 Setup for Advanced Use