Getting Started with Crypto
Read this guide to learn more about adding crypto to your workflow.
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import
alpaca_trade_api
as tradeapi
api =
tradeapi.REST('AKR09R521SWTPGN5YAUI',
'ijRiw9bHL1HuLpD0k9uxfW020DVJhayK5rpToN5v')
order =
api.submit_order(
symbol='BTCUSD',
qty= 1,
type='limit',
side='buy',
limit_price=57000,
time_in_force='day')
Explore more about Alpaca Crypto
Check out these resources to learn more about crypto trading on Alpaca.
Crypto Trading Docs
View full documentation on crypto trading such as eligibility, supported assets, supported orders and more.
API Docs
Crypto FAQs
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Cryptocurrency is highly speculative in nature, involves a high degree of risks, such as volatile market price swings, market manipulation, flash crashes, and cybersecurity risks. Cryptocurrency is not regulated or is lightly regulated in most countries. Cryptocurrency trading can lead to large, immediate and permanent loss of financial value. You should have appropriate knowledge and experience before engaging in cryptocurrency trading.