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Robinhood Introduces Robinhood Crypto Trading API
Robinhood Crypto customers in the United States can now use the Robinhood API to view crypto market data, manage portfolios and account information, and place crypto orders programmatically.
“With our new crypto trading API, we help customers unlock the full potential of Robinhood Crypto with precision and confidence,” said Johann Kerbrat, vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto. “Robinhood Crypto has continued to see its market share increase as customers have access to an increasing number of advanced trading tools to help them effectively navigate the crypto market.”
With the Robinhood Crypto Trading API, customers can write their own programs to interact with cryptocurrency markets in real time, leveraging algorithms and strategies to execute trades quickly and efficiently.
Crypto Trading API benefits include:
- Automation and Personalization: Whether a customer is a seasoned trader with complex algorithms or a novice exploring simple strategies, the Robinhood Crypto Trading API allows them to automate and diversify their trading strategies.
- 24-hour trading: The crypto market is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and thanks to the Robinhood Crypto trading API, customers now have the ability to trade 24 hours a day programmatically.
- Collaboration: Customers and traders can independently share their code and trading strategies with others to implement using their own Robinhood Crypto accounts.
- Enhanced Security: Robinhood Crypto holds the majority of coins in cold storage, completely disconnected from the Internet. This gives customers an extra layer of protection.
Getting started with the Robinhood Crypto Trading API is simple. Comprehensive resources and documentation are available today at https://docs.robinhood.com/crypto/trading/, which customers can use to begin deploying their trading strategies in minutes. To use the Robinhood Crypto Trading API, you must visit the Robinhood API Credentials Portal to create credentials. After creating the credentials, you will receive the API key associated with the credentials. You can modify, deactivate and delete the credentials you have created at any time. Only customers with active Robinhood Crypto accounts will be able to access and create their API keys.