Getting Started with Crypto
Read this guide to learn more about adding crypto to your workflow.
Learn MoreEasy to Use Crypto Trading API
Trade BTC, USD, USDT, and USDC crypto coin pairs with Alpaca developer-friendly API protected by a robust crypto custody infrastructure to safeguard your assets.
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Crypto Solutions
Spot Trading
Trade cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, DOGE, and more. Available in select international jurisdictions using our dashboard, Trading APIs, or your favorite Connect app..
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Crypto-to-crypto
Tap into a new dimension of crypto trading and access arbitrating opportunities with our BTC, USD, USD, and USDC pairs.
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Wallet
Seamlessly deposit and withdraw Bitcoin (BTCUSD), Ethereum (ETHUSD), and all Ethereum (ERC-20) based tokens.
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Protected Crypto Assets
Secure Crypto Custody Infrastructure
We safely store and manage our customer's digital assets using industry-leading solutions. Currently, customer assets are custodied in our cold storage at Fireblocks.
Responsible Private Key Management
All customer assets are safeguarded by Alpaca. We apply the same procedures such as segregation and accounting of customer liability as the decades old standard upheld by securities broker-dealers.
SOC 2 Type II Certified
Alpaca is SOC 2 Type II Certified, which recognizes that we have the correct protocols and standards safely in place to protect customers' data security.
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Explore Crypto Coin Pairs and Coins Available at Alpaca
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Trade Crypto With a Few Lines of Code
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Easy to Use Trading API
SDKs are available in Python, .NET/C#, Go, Node, and more -
Free Real-Time Market Data
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Testing Environment
Test your work on Paper trading before deploying to production
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from
alpaca.trading
import TradingClient, MarketOrderRequest, OrderSide, TimeInForce
client =
TradingClient('api-key','secret-key')
order_params =
MarketOrderRequest(
symbol='BTC/ETH',
side=OrderSide.BUY,
qty=0.324,
time_in_force=TimeInForce.DAY
)
order = client.submit_order(
order_params)
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
Visit our FAQ section for more information about crypto trading through our API.
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