Coinbase (API)

What is Coinbase (API)?    

Turnkey crypto infrastructure with Prime APIs, institutions can manage crypto trading and custody on behalf of their clients, execute programmatic trading strategies, automate critical platform processes, and more.

Coinbase Prime APIs

Coinbase Prime is a full-service prime brokerage platform for institutional investors, combining secure custody solutions, advanced trading options via our Smart Order Router, and real-time market data to meet the needs of professional traders and financial institutions.

APIs

       
• Prime REST API: Place orders, create wallets, initiate transactions, and access historical data.
       
• Prime FIX API: Execute high-volume orders. If you are not familiar with FIX, begin with our REST API.
       
• Prime WebSocket Feed: Receive real-time updates for market data and trades.
   

Audience

       
• Institutions with programmatic trading strategies can execute multiple order types and use Coinbase’s smart order routing technology to ensure the best all-in price across connected liquidity venues.
       
• Financial technology firms, brokerages, and others looking to build a crypto offering within their products can integrate with the APIs to manage crypto trading on behalf of their customers.
       
• Fund administrators and operations teams can automate critical processes such as settlements, rebalancing, and bookkeeping in a transparent manner.
   

Key Features

       
• Trading and Order Management: Full market access for programmatic execution and price optimization.
       
• Account Management: Automate reconciliation, trade and transaction tracking, and more.
       
• Custody: Store your assets with a highly secure crypto custodian.