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      CoinAPI November update: New documentation, Open API and Metrics API

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      Product Features, Crypto Knowledge

      Understanding CoinAPI User Permissions and Rights

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      Multi-Asset Crypto Trading With EMS Trading API

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      The Role of EMS Trading API in Portfolio Management

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      High-Frequency Trading With EMS Trading API: Unveiling its Impact on Cryptocurrency

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      Blockchain Nodes – Shared, Semi-Shared, or Dedicated Nodes

      Blockchain nodes are the pillars that uphold the integrity and functionality of a blockchain network. These internet-connected devices execute key roles, from validating and verifying transactions to maintaining an accurate ledger. Whenever a transaction occurs, it is disseminated across all nodes to ensure network consensus and security.Types of nodes on the blockchain include shared nodes, semi-shared nodes, and dedicated nodes. Each type presents its own set of advantages and drawbacks, making it crucial to assess your specific needs, performance requirements, and budget considerations before making a choice.
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      Preventing Crypto Manipulation With Cryptocurrency API

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      How CoinAPI Ensures Data Accuracy and Speed

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      Crypto Trading Strategies

      Cryptocurrency trading is the act of buying, selling or exchanging cryptocurrencies on various exchanges with the end goal of profiting from the price fluctuations. Traders use different strategies and methods to speculate on market changes. The trading itself can be done manually or through automated methods. It involves market analysis: watching market trends, technical indicators and following the news events - all that to make the best decisions. Unlike the traditional financial markets, cryptocurrency market operates 24/7, which makes it at the same time more challenging and gives you more opportunities. A crypto trading strategy is a plan that traders use systematically to buy, sell, or hold cryptocurrencies with one goal - making as much profit as possible. The crypto trading strategies involve predefined rules based on market analysis, risk tolerance, and time frames - guiding traders on when to enter or exit a trade.
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      13 Advanced Order Types That Can Increase Your Profits in Crypto

      Advanced order types address traders' needs for better risk management, greater flexibility and automation.
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      Redundancy - The Basis of Crypto Data Services

      In a modern, technological business, one of the most important challenges is to ensure that your product keeps working. That's mean you need to look at redundancy when choosing different solutions.
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      Reducing Latency With Market Data API

      Latency can be a significant obstacle in any data-heavy environment. In high-frequency trading, even the smallest delays can make a big difference. But it's not just traders who need to be concerned. Any application that depends on fast data transfer benefits from reduced latency to remain competitive. Fortunately, there are ways to improve data transfer speed. You can bring latency down to a level without hindrance by making some adjustments and using the right tools. This guide outlines the methods to optimize your market data API for faster performance. Some key strategies include using AWS Direct Connect with a dedicated port to bypass public internet routes, implementing AWS VPC Peering to simplify network paths, and utilizing GeoDNS Routing to shorten data delivery paths. Additionally, employing WebSocket API for real-time data transmission and optimizing data fetching and caching can significantly reduce latency.
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      Hyperliquid - A New Decentralized Crypto Exchange Integrated

      Hyperliquid is a decentralized cryptocurrency derivatives exchange launched in 2022. It specializes in perpetual futures trading, offering a unique fully on-chain execution model that sets it apart from many other decentralized exchanges.
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      CoinAPI Sponsors QuickNode’s Build On Hackathon

      We're super excited to announce that CoinAPI is sponsoring QuickNode's Build On Hackathon 2024 event! It's an amazing opportunity for developers involved in Web3 applications to not only gain experience and showcase their skills but also to compete for the prize pool of $200k!
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      Flat Files S3 API: All You Need to Know

      Working with crypto data can be challenging, especially when you need reliable, organized information. CoinAPI's Flat Files S3 API simplifies access to high-quality cryptocurrency market data, offering a comprehensive library of trades, quotes, order books, and more. With easy integration through Amazon S3 compatibility, straightforward pricing, and reliable data, this tool is ideal for traders, researchers, and developers. Start small, use only what you need, and let Flat Files S3 API streamline your data journey in the crypto space.
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      What CoinAPI Offers for Large-Scale Clients

      Since cryptocurrencies have evolved into a serious investment vehicle for institutional players, financial companies, hedge funds, and enterprise organizations demand sophisticated services that match traditional financial markets' standards.
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      Spot Trading - The Easiest Way to Start Investing in Crypto

      Spot trading is an investment that involves buying a good at the current market price and selling it when (if) its price rises in the future.
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      Ultimate Guide to The Crypto Market Data in 2025

      The market in 2024 demonstrated increasing maturity and mainstream acceptance. As more professional organizations invest in cryptocurrencies, they need precise historical and real-time data measured in milliseconds.
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      What Are Altcoins? Top 25 Altcoin Examples

      Altcoins are all cryptocurrencies that are not Bitcoin. The term is a combination of the words "alt", meaning alternative, and "coin". The name explains their goal - an alternative to Bitcoin. Altcoins' goal is to improve Bitcoin's original features or bring new functions to the table e.g. faster transactions, better privacy, or different consensus methods.
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      Bitcoin Price Prediction and Ethereum Forecasts in 2025 with the new CAPIVIX

      Accurate crypto price predictions have always been the holy grail for traders and investors. The launch of CAPIVIX (CoinAPI Volatility Index) marks a significant advancement in how we can approach BTC and ETH price predictions, offering near real-time insights into market expectations. How CAPIVIX Revolutionizes BTC Price Prediction in 2025 Traditional Bitcoin price prediction methods often rely on historical data and technical analysis. CAPIVIX transforms this approach by providing forward-looking volatility data that updates every 100 milliseconds. For BTC traders, this means accessing market expectations for the next 30 days, derived from actual options market data to forecast Bitcoin prices. The index combines data from multiple major derivatives exchanges, giving a comprehensive view of where market participants expect Bitcoin prices to move in 2025. Ethereum Price Prediction Capabilities Ether traders face similar challenges in predicting price movements. CAPIVIX's ETH/USD index applies the same sophisticated methodology used for Bitcoin, calculating expected 30-day volatility through a formula that considers both near-term and next-term options prices. This provides traders with a clearer picture of potential price movements based on current market sentiment and price changes. [Image] Practical Applications for Crypto Traders Whether you're focused on Bitcoin price prediction or Ethereum price prediction, CAPIVIX offers several advantages for accurate price forecasts: Risk Management: Better anticipate potential price swings in your chosen cryptocurrency Strategy Development: Build trading strategies based on expected volatility and price increases in the Bitcoin market. Portfolio Optimization: Adjust positions based on forward-looking market expectations Real-time Adaptability: Respond quickly to changing market conditions with 100ms updates to effectively predict BTC/USD and ETH/USD. Technical Implementation for BTC and ETH Price Forecast The system's methodology is particularly robust for generating price predictions: It analyzes options with various strike prices that straddle current spot prices to predict Bitcoin movements. Considers a minimum of 8 strike prices* per expiration period to ensure a robust analysis of price volatility. Incorporates both near-term (under 30 days) and next-term (30+ days) options to enhance the accuracy of price forecasts. Uses put-call parity** to determine forward index levels and forecast potential price increases. Example Analysis of CAPIVIX BTC/USD Output [Image] Here are the key insights from the chart: Time Period: The data covers approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes on January 10, 2025, with readings taken minute-by-minute. Volatility Range: Maximum: 63.78 Minimum: 62.05 Average: 62.60 Interpretation: The CAPIVIX values ranging from 62 to 63 indicate that the market anticipates moderate volatility for Bitcoin over the next 30 days. The relatively narrow range, with less than a 2-point difference between the high and low values, suggests stable market expectations during this period. Each value represents the expected annualized volatility percentage for BTC/USD. With a CAPIVIX reading of 62.76, the market expects Bitcoin to have an annualized volatility of 62.76%. To estimate the expected volatility for a 30-day period, one would divide this value by the square root of 12: 62.76% ÷ √12 ≈ 18.13% This means the market anticipates that Bitcoin's price could fluctuate by approximately 18.13% (one standard deviation) over the next 30 days. Future Developments This innovative approach to cryptocurrency price prediction represents a significant step forward in market analysis tools, offering traders more sophisticated data for their decision-making processes. Whether you're trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, or both, CAPIVIX provides valuable insights into potential future price movements based on current market expectations. While currently focused on BTC and ETH price predictions, the system is designed to expand to other cryptocurrencies, enhancing the overall price forecast capabilities. Traders can stay updated on new additions and features related to Bitcoin price volatility by subscribing to our newsletter and following CoinAPI's social media. Interested in incorporating CAPIVIX price predictions into your trading strategies? Learn more about the product -> Indexes API Schedule a quick call -> Let's Talk *What is a Strike Price? A strike price (also known as the exercise price) is the specified price at which the holder of an option can buy (in the case of a call option) or sell (in the case of a put option) the underlying asset before or at the expiration date of the option. For example, if you own a call option for Bitcoin with a strike price of $100,000, you have the right to purchase Bitcoin at $100,000 regardless of its current market price until the option expires. **What is a Put-call parity? Put-call parity is a fundamental concept in options pricing that defines a specific relationship between the prices of European put and call options with the same strike price and expiration date. It establishes an equation that relates the price of a call option, the price of a put option, the current price of the underlying asset, the strike price, and the present value of the strike price discounted at the risk-free interest rate.