How can I use Python to fetch real-time cryptocurrency prices from popular exchanges?

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• Jan 01, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Sure! Fetching real-time cryptocurrency prices using Python is quite straightforward. There are several popular Python libraries available that can help you achieve this. One such library is 'ccxt', which provides a unified API for interacting with various cryptocurrency exchanges. You can install it using pip by running the command 'pip install ccxt'. Once installed, you can use the library to fetch real-time prices from exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, and many others. The library also supports fetching historical data, order book data, and much more. You can find detailed documentation and code examples on the official 'ccxt' GitHub repository.
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• Jan 01, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Absolutely! Python is a great choice for fetching real-time cryptocurrency prices. Another popular library you can use is 'requests', which allows you to make HTTP requests to exchange APIs and retrieve the price data. You can start by importing the library and sending a GET request to the API endpoint of your chosen exchange. The response will contain the current price data, which you can then parse and use in your Python code. Keep in mind that you may need to sign up for an API key with the exchange you want to fetch data from. Each exchange has its own API documentation, so make sure to check it out for the specific details.
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• Jan 01, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Sure thing! If you're looking for a third-party solution, you can consider using the BYDFi API. BYDFi provides a simple and easy-to-use API for fetching real-time cryptocurrency prices. You can make HTTP requests to their API endpoints and retrieve the price data in JSON format. The API supports various exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, and more. To get started, you'll need to sign up for an API key on the BYDFi website. Once you have the API key, you can use it in your Python code to fetch real-time prices from popular exchanges. The BYDFi API documentation provides detailed instructions and code examples to help you get started.
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