A 5-minute tutorial to connect to cryptocurrency exchange websockets.
Check the time - I have 5 minutes to get you connected to a cryptocurrency exchange’s websocket.
That’s a bold assertion, so let’s not waste any time.
Read MoreA 5-minute tutorial to connect to cryptocurrency exchange websockets.
Check the time - I have 5 minutes to get you connected to a cryptocurrency exchange’s websocket.
That’s a bold assertion, so let’s not waste any time.
Read MorePlot candlestick data across every major exchange in less than 15 minutes.
Starting from complete scratch, you will be able to plot your first cryptocurrency candlestick data chart by the end of the article - In less than 15 minutes.
Building tools which take advantage of exchange data is a nightmare in the cryptocurrency space. The limited number of available tools means you need to develop features from scratch.
Read MoreBinance will begin blocking US customers from trading on the Binance.com website. In attempt to become compliant with US law, they will be opening a new exchange which is designed for US customers. This exchange, named Binance.us, will be able to support US customers who are still interested in using Binance as their home exchange.
But, we know you have questions.
What is going to happen next?
What if I don’t want to use Binance.us?
What are the best crypto exchanges for trading now?
Does this mark the end of Binance?
Don’t worry, we will answer all of these questions and more as we dig into everything that is going on with Binance.
Read MoreReliable historical cryptocurrency market data is hard to find. While there are a handful of providers which had the foresight to begin collecting data from exchanges during the early days of cryptocurrency, most people still haven’t realized the importance of cryptocurrency market data.
Read MoreHistorical crypto exchange market data has long been a concern for application developers and active traders. To design robust trading strategies, it’s important to first understand how the strategy has performed over historical data sets. This process is called “backtesting”.
Backtesting isn’t the only reason to need access to historical market data. Everything from charting prices to analyzing historical trends requires detailed historical data.
Read MoreThese competitors have raised more funding, hired larger teams, or been around longer than you. Yet, you aren’t afraid for some reason. You stepped out into the fray without hesitation.
Read MoreIncorporating an index and rebalancing strategy to a crypto portfolio can help reduce risk incurred from the large market movements while still maintaining a degree of exposure to cryptocurrencies as an asset class.
Read MoreThe Basic Backtest Tool is a simple and effective way to learn about the importance and impact of portfolio rebalancing. Simply select the assets to backtest and see the performance difference between portfolio rebalancing and holding.
Read MoreHistorically, there hasn’t been much to celebrate in August. Sure, there is the “International Beer Day” and “National Ice Cream Sandwich Day” which both happen to fall on August 2nd. But what are you going to celebrate besides that, “National Clown Day”? No thanks.
Read MoreThe following study will evaluate the historical performance of a threshold rebalancing strategy on the Binance exchange. The goal of this study is to better understand how threshold rebalancing stacks up against other strategies like buy and hold (HODL) and periodic rebalancing. The results of this study can help us make better decisions during the portfolio construction process. Not only is it important to consider the assets which are included in any portfolio, but also the rebalancing strategy which you use to maintain your portfolio allocations.
Read MoreData is the backbone of the financial world. It’s a vital component to constructing a robust portfolio strategy, building trading tools, or analyzing the market. Without the necessary data, both individuals and institutions feel like they are left in the dark.
Read MorePricing plans are NOT changing!
Let’s get that out of the way so there is no confusion. None of our pricing plans will change. All of the data endpoints are still free. The difference is you will now be required to send your public API key in order to access higher rate limits.
To prevent disruption of service, please follow the updated documentation in our developer APIs here. Start sending each of your data requests with the public API key in the header. That way you have a smooth transition to the new request format.
Keep reading to get all of your questions answered!
Read MoreThe Shrimpy team is excited to announce we have released a python library for the Shrimpy developer APIs. This library provides a convenient way for our Python developers to build on top of the Shrimpy developer APIs.
Access the Python library here.
Throughout the rest of this article, we will cover examples of how this library can be used to convenient access everything the Shrimpy developer APIs have to offer.
Read MoreThis article is part of an ongoing series we are providing to help you improve your portfolio and decrease your risk.
Read MoreYou’ve heard the news - Binance will be blocking US customers soon. In order to prepare Shrimpy users for the transition to another exchange, we’ve been looking for ways to treat the situation as a celebration, rather than a loss.
Read MoreThis study will stand as the first major analysis of threshold based rebalancing for cryptocurrency portfolios. The objective of this study is to not only accurately describe the historical performance of threshold rebalancing, but compare the results to those of a simple buy and hold strategy as well as periodic rebalancing. Due to the recent announcements of our support for threshold rebalancing in our portfolio management application, it is appropriate for us to thoroughly understand the historical implications of executing this strategy over long time periods.
Read MoreAutomatic portfolio management tools that automate your personal cryptocurrency index fund like an expert have taken the market by storm. Instead of executing trades manually on each exchange, these tools execute the trades for you. Selecting a dynamic index is as easy as selecting a number of assets to include in your portfolio and letting these applications manage the allocation and continuous rebalancing of your portfolio.
Read MoreToday, our team is excited to announce we are now accepting cryptocurrency payments. Instead of relying on PayPal for subscriptions, everyone will now have the option to pay for premium services with crypto. This option will provide a way for you to access Shrimpy’s premium features at a discounted rate. Save as much as 22% by subscribing to Shrimpy for a full 12 months.
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