How can I use the Coinbase API to track the price of cryptocurrencies in real-time using Python?

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• Nov 23, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Absolutely! Using the Coinbase API to track cryptocurrency prices in real-time with Python is a great way to stay updated. Here's a detailed guide to help you: 1. Install the required libraries: You'll need to install the 'requests' library to make HTTP requests and the 'websocket' library to establish a real-time connection. You can install them using pip: 'pip install requests websocket'. 2. Connect to the Coinbase API: Use the 'requests' library to send a GET request to the Coinbase API endpoint for the specific cryptocurrency you want to track. Make sure to include your Coinbase API key in the request headers for authentication. 3. Retrieve the price data: Parse the response from the API and extract the price information. The response usually contains the current price, as well as other relevant data like the high, low, and volume. 4. Display the data in real-time: Utilize the 'websocket' library to establish a WebSocket connection with the Coinbase API. This allows you to receive real-time updates whenever the price of the cryptocurrency changes. You can then update and display the price on your Python application or website. Remember to handle rate limits properly and optimize your code for efficient data retrieval. Good luck with your real-time price tracking project!
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