VALR

API

South African Cryptocurrency Exchange API for Trading & Market Data

Overview

VALR API provides RESTful endpoints for South African cryptocurrency market data (tickers, order books, trade history), trading operations (place/cancel orders, order status), and account management (balances, transactions). Responses are in JSON format. Ideal for developers building automated trading bots, integrating crypto payment solutions for SA platforms, tracking portfolio performance, or analyzing local market trends. It supports ZAR-fiat pairs and major cryptos like Bitcoin, Ethereum, with compliance to South African regulatory standards.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful
JSON Support
Market Data Endpoints
Trading Operations
Account Management
SA Regulatory Compliance
ZAR Fiat Integration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is VALR API free to use?

VALR offers free tiers for basic market data and limited trading operations; premium plans are available for higher rate limits and advanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, API key authentication is mandatory for all endpoints accessing account data or trading functionality.

? What is the response format?

All VALR API responses are in JSON format, ensuring seamless integration with most programming languages.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Cryptocurrency

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Tailored for South African Users
⊕ Comprehensive Trading & Data Tools
⊕ Well-Documented
⊕ Supports Local Fiat (ZAR)

Cons

⊖ Regional Focus (SA-Centric)
⊖ Rate Limits on Free Tiers
⊖ Requires API Key Authentication
⊖ Limited to VALR Exchange Assets