Real-Time Cryptocurrency Market Data
The crypto_js_spot interface provides live pricing data for major cryptocurrencies from global exchanges.
Key Features:
- Instant price updates (last traded price, 24h high/low)
- Percentage changes and trading volumes
- Multi-exchange coverage including Bitfinex, Kraken, and OKCoin
Example Usage:
import akshare as ak
crypto_data = ak.crypto_js_spot()
print(crypto_data)Data Parameters:
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Market | object | Exchange name and region |
| Trading Pair | object | Cryptocurrency/fiat pair |
| Last Price | float64 | Current market price |
| 24h Volume | float64 | Denominated in quote currency |
| Update Time | float64 | Timestamp of last update |
Bitcoin Holdings Analysis
Institutional Holdings Report
Track institutional Bitcoin exposure with the crypto_bitcoin_hold_report interface.
Coverage Includes:
- Public companies (MicroStrategy, Tesla)
- ETFs (Grayscale Bitcoin Trust)
- Government reserves
- Private corporations
Key Metrics:
- Holdings as % of market cap
- Cost basis analysis
- Portfolio allocation percentages
Example Query:
holdings_data = ak.crypto_bitcoin_hold_report()
print(holdings_data)Notable Findings:
- MicroStrategy holds 190,000 BTC as of 2024
- ETFs represent 3.2% of circulating supply
- Government holdings exceed 200,000 BTC
CME Bitcoin Derivatives Report
Monitor institutional derivatives activity through the crypto_bitcoin_cme interface.
Report Includes:
- Futures contracts volume
- Options open interest
- Micro Bitcoin futures data
Example for August 2023:
cme_data = ak.crypto_bitcoin_cme(date="20230830")
print(cme_data)Key Statistics:
- Daily futures volume: 8,261 contracts
- Open interest: 15,364 contracts
- Options activity concentrated in calls
👉 Understand institutional crypto trends
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How frequently is the price data updated?
A: Data refreshes every 60 seconds from exchange APIs.
Q: Which exchanges are covered?
A: 15+ major platforms including Bitfinex, Kraken, and Bitstamp.
Q: What's the difference between CME futures and spot prices?
A: CME prices reflect institutional derivatives contracts, while spot data shows immediate exchange rates.
Q: How accurate are the holding reports?
A: Sourced from verified SEC filings and corporate disclosures.
Q: Can I get historical CME data?
A: Yes, specify any trading date since 2017 in the query parameters.