Use Case: Kraken Full-History Trades Cost Estimate
A sample Flat Files pricing simulation for downloading full-history Trades data for KRAKEN_SPOT_ETH_USD and KRAKEN_SPOT_BTC_USD.
Use Case: Kraken Full-History Trades Cost Estimate
This example estimates the Flat Files cost for downloading full-history Trades data for two Kraken spot symbols:
KRAKEN_SPOT_ETH_USDKRAKEN_SPOT_BTC_USD
Assumptions
| Symbol | Time range | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAKEN_SPOT_ETH_USD | 2016-10-17 to 2026-06-03 | 2.35 GB | 3,265 |
| KRAKEN_SPOT_BTC_USD | 2015-08-10 to 2026-06-03 | 3.93 GB | 3,690 |
| Combined total | Full available history | 6.28 GB | 6,955 |
Pricing
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| Trades data transfer | 3 UC per GB |
| GET / HEAD / LIST requests | 10 UC per 1,000 requests |
Scenario A: GET only
Assumption:
1 GET per file, no HEAD, no LIST, no multipart
Data transfer:
6.28 GB × 3 UC = 18.85 UC
GET requests:
6,955 GET ÷ 1,000 × 10 UC = 69.55 UC
Total:
18.85 UC + 69.55 UC = 88.40 UC
Scenario B: LIST + HEAD + GET
Assumption:
2 LIST + 6,955 HEAD + 6,955 GET = 13,912 requests
Request usage:
13,912 ÷ 1,000 × 10 UC = 139.12 UC
Total:
18.85 UC + 139.12 UC = 157.97 UC
Plan comparison
| Plan | Included credits | Scenario A: 88.40 UC | Scenario B: 157.97 UC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay As You Go | N/A | $88.40 | $157.97 |
| Committed 64 | ~75.29 UC | $77.11 | $146.68 |
| Committed 256 | ~341.33 UC | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Committed 512 | ~731.43 UC | $512.00 | $512.00 |
| Committed 1024 | ~1,575.38 UC | $1,024.00 | $1,024.00 |
Result
For this sample, Committed 64 has the lowest estimated cost in both scenarios:
- GET only: $77.11
- LIST + HEAD + GET: $146.68
Pay As You Go may still be simpler for a one-time download. Larger committed plans are better suited for customers with higher recurring monthly usage.
Caveat
Actual request usage may be higher depending on the download tool. Some tools may perform extra LIST or HEAD requests, use multipart or ranged GET downloads, retry failed downloads, or re-download files.
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Estimation for Flat Files - Data Transfer
This is a guide on how to get the size, files, and amount of a specific dataset using the Flat Files product. You may use the script below to get an estimation of the data that you are planning to purchase using our Flat Files product.