Bitstamp Exchange Integration

Bitstamp is one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, founded in 2011. Known for its reliability, regulatory compliance, and focus on security.

Overview

CoinAPI provides complete integration with Bitstamp:

• Legacy data - Historical records from 2011
• Fiat pairs - EUR and USD trading data
• Institutional focus - Bank-grade infrastructure

Available Data Types

OHLCV Data

Historical and real-time candlestick data:

• All standard timeframes
• Volume in base and quote currency
• VWAP calculations

Trade Data

Complete trade execution records:

• Every trade since exchange launch
• Sub-second precision
• Buy/sell indicators

Order Book Data

Real-time market depth:

• Level 2 aggregated data
• Bid/ask spreads
• Order book snapshots

Supported Markets

Bitstamp focuses on major cryptocurrencies:

• USD pairs: BTC/USD, ETH/USD, XRP/USD, LTC/USD
• EUR pairs: BTC/EUR, ETH/EUR, XRP/EUR
• Crypto pairs: ETH/BTC, XRP/BTC

Key Features

• Regulatory compliance - Licensed in Luxembourg
• Bank partnerships - Direct fiat integration
• Proven track record - Over 12 years of operation

Getting Started

1. Create a CoinAPI account
2. Obtain your API credentials
3. Use exchange_id=BITSTAMP in your queries

Example

curl -X GET "https://rest.coinapi.io/v1/trades/BITSTAMP_SPOT_BTC_USD/history" \
  -H "X-CoinAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"