Unlock Powerful Crypto Index Data for Financial Innovation

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In today’s fast-moving digital asset landscape, access to accurate, real-time, and historically consistent crypto index data is essential for developers, fintech innovators, and financial institutions. Whether you're building algorithmic trading systems, benchmarking fund performance, or generating compliant financial reports, reliable market data forms the backbone of every successful application.

CoinAPI’s Indexes API delivers high-frequency, transparent, and compliance-ready cryptocurrency index data—engineered for precision, scalability, and seamless integration.

Real-Time & Historical Crypto Index Data at Your Fingertips

Gain a competitive edge with ultra-fast updates and deep historical access across a broad spectrum of digital assets. The Indexes API provides both real-time and historical index values, with granular data available from 1 second to 5 years in duration. All historical data is calculated using the same methodology as live feeds, ensuring consistency and accuracy for backtesting and analytics.

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This unified approach eliminates discrepancies between past and present data—critical for robust strategy development and audit-ready reporting.

Ultra-Fast Index Updates Every 100ms

Time is value in crypto markets. With index updates delivered every 100 milliseconds, CoinAPI ensures minimal latency and maximum responsiveness. This high-frequency refresh rate supports:

Such low-latency performance helps eliminate adverse selection and enables precise execution in volatile conditions.

Comprehensive Asset Coverage & Index Flexibility

Track broad market movements or drill down into niche sectors with a wide array of pre-calculated indices—or create your own. CoinAPI supports:

These indices cover thousands of cryptocurrency pairs across over 300 exchanges and data sources, offering unparalleled breadth and depth. Need something custom? Enterprise users can build tailored indices based on specific assets, weighting methodologies, or sector criteria.

Built for Compliance, Transparency, and Trust

Compliance-Ready for Financial Reporting

All index calculations adhere to international accounting standards including IFRS 13 and FASB ASC 820. This makes the data suitable for:

Financial institutions and auditors can rely on CoinAPI’s data as a credible source for valuation purposes.

Fully Transparent Methodology

Trust begins with transparency. CoinAPI publishes full documentation on:

This openness allows independent verification and strengthens confidence in the integrity of the data—especially vital for institutional use cases.

Independent & Unbiased Data Sourcing

Unlike platforms that trade assets or offer investment products tied to their indices, CoinAPI operates independently. We do not hold positions in underlying assets nor profit from index movements. This separation ensures objective, conflict-free index construction.

Additionally, we self-source data from multiple exchanges, apply rigorous cleansing protocols, and maintain built-in redundancy to prevent manipulation or anomalies from affecting results.

Robust Infrastructure for Uninterrupted Access

Global, Resilient Network Architecture

CoinAPI’s infrastructure is designed for speed, uptime, and scalability:

Our network leverages UDP and BGP protocols for direct interconnectivity, enabling ultra-low-latency transmission across regions.

Flexible Connectivity Options

For enterprise clients requiring maximum performance and security, we offer dedicated interconnection add-ons:

These options allow secure, private connections that bypass public internet routes—ideal for mission-critical applications.

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Developer-Centric Tools for Faster Integration

Unified API Protocols & Standardized Format

The Indexes API supports both REST and WebSocket protocols, giving developers flexibility in how they consume data. All responses follow a standardized JSON schema, simplifying parsing and integration across different systems.

You also get access to:

This accelerates time-to-market for new financial products and analytical tools.

Full Access to Index Components

Beyond index values, you can retrieve detailed constituent data—including:

This level of detail is crucial for portfolio analysis, benchmarking, and transparency verification.

Flexible Pricing Designed for Every Use Case

CoinAPI offers three scalable plans to suit individual developers, growing businesses, and large enterprises.

Pay-As-You-Go Plan

Perfect for individuals or small teams testing the API:

Ideal for prototyping and light usage scenarios.

Business Plan

Designed for scaling operations with predictable costs:

Supports stable production environments with growing data needs.

Enterprise Plan

For high-volume users requiring customization:

Tailored solutions ensure optimal performance and compliance alignment.

All plans follow a transparent, usage-based pricing model, where rates decrease as volume increases—ensuring cost efficiency at scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as an API call?
An API call is any request made to retrieve data, subscribe to a feed, or interact with the API. Each fetch or message counts as one call.

Do you offer a free trial?
Yes! The Pay-as-you-go plan includes $25 in free credits with no credit card required—perfect for testing.

Can I create my own custom index?
Custom index creation is available under the Enterprise plan, allowing you to define assets, weights, and rebalancing logic.

Is historical data calculated the same way as real-time data?
Yes. Both historical and real-time values use identical algorithms, ensuring consistency for backtesting and audits.

How does CoinAPI ensure data reliability?
We aggregate data from over 300 sources, apply redundancy checks, and operate on a globally distributed infrastructure with sub-second failover.

What support options are available?
Email support is included in all plans. Business and Enterprise users receive priority assistance, with Enterprise clients getting direct Slack access to technical experts.

Why Choose CoinAPI for Crypto Index Data?

CoinAPI stands out as a trusted partner for financial-grade crypto market data because of our commitment to:

Whether you're developing trading algorithms, settling derivatives, or creating regulated financial products, CoinAPI provides the foundation you need.

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With scalable pricing, developer-friendly tools, and enterprise-grade infrastructure, CoinAPI empowers innovation across the digital asset ecosystem—securely, efficiently, and transparently.