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Ethereum API: Getting Latest Trade Prices, Bids, and Asks on Huobi.com
As a cryptocurrency investor or enthusiast, having access to real-time data is crucial for making informed trading decisions. Huobi.com, one of the largest and most reputable cryptocurrency exchanges, provides an API (Application Programming Interface) that allows developers to retrieve various market data feeds. In this article, we’ll explore how to use the Huobi.com API to get the latest trade prices, bids, and asks.
Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you have:
- An account on Huobi.com.
- A registered developer account (not necessary for public APIs).
- Familiarity with the Python programming language or your preferred API client library.
API Overview
Huobi.com’s API provides access to various data feeds, including market data, order books, and other relevant information. The main endpoints we’ll focus on are:
GET /api/v5/market/price
GET /api/v5/market/bids
GET /api/v5/market/asks
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Register an Application on Huobi.com
Go to the [Huobi.com Developer Portal]( and register as a developer. You’ll need to provide your email address, username, and password.
2. Obtain Your API Key
After registering, navigate to the [API Keys page]( and create an account or log in if you already have one. This will generate your API key.
3. Choose Your Endpoint
Select the endpoint that suits your needs:
GET /api/v5/market/price
for last trading price.
GET /api/v5/market/bids
andGET /api/v5/market/asks
for order book data (bids and asks).
4. Set the API Request Options
Use the following request options to customize your API call:
method
:GET
params
:price, bids, or asks
headers
: Define any additional headers required by the API.
Example: GET /api/v5/market/price?symbol=eth&limit=10
5. Send the Request
Use your preferred API client library (e.g., Python’s requests
module) to send a GET request to the specified endpoint and API key.
Python Example
import requests
def get_huobi_api_data(api_key, symbol):
headers = {'Authorization': f'Bearer {api_key}'}
params = {
'symbol': symbol,
'limit': 10
}
response = requests.get(f' params=params, headers=headers)
if response.status_code == 200:
data = response.json()
return data['data']
else:
print(f'Error: {response.status_code}')
return None
api_key = 'your_api_key_here'
symbol = 'eth'
data = get_huobi_api_data(api_key, symbol)
print(data)
6. Parse and Process the Data
Once you receive the data, parse it according to your needs. For example:
- Convert the last trading price from seconds since epoch to USD.
- Extract bids and asks for a given pair.
Bids and Asks Data
To access bids and asks, use the same endpoint but replace price
with bids
or asks
. You can also filter by symbol using the API key and parameter.
Example:
“`python
def get_huobi_bids_api_data(api_key, symbol):
headers = {‘Authorization’: f’Bearer {api_key}’}
params = {
‘symbol’: symbol,
‘limit’: 10
}
response = requests.get(f’ params=params, headers=headers)
if response.status_code == 200:
data = response.json()
return data[‘data’]
else:
print(f’Error: {response.