Coinbase Advanced Trade API
Blockchain · Trading
Coinbase Advanced Trade API is the institutional and developer-focused trading interface for Coinbase, the largest US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. The API provides full programmatic access to spot trading, order management, portfolio querying, and real-time market data through REST endpoints and WebSocket streams.
Coinbase Advanced Trade API Highlights
Coinbase Advanced Trade API is verified for developer integrations in global and multi-region environments, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
API Key + HMAC / OAuth
30 req/sec for public endpoints; 30 req/sec per user for private endpoints
Global
United States
United Kingdom
AWSCoinbase Advanced Trade API is best for:
Developers building algorithmic trading bots and portfolio tools on Coinbase for users in supported regions (US, EU, UK). Nigeria is not a supported region for Coinbase accounts.
- API access
- Trading fees apply per trade (0.00% 0.60% maker/taker depending on volume tier)
- No subscription cost for API
Coinbase Advanced Trade API Core Features & Capabilities
Features Included
Not Supported
Required Access Documents for Coinbase Advanced Trade API
- Coinbase AccountRequiredRequired for trading. Nigerian users cannot create Coinbase accounts as Nigeria is not a supported country.
- API Key + SecretRequiredGenerated in Coinbase account settings. HMAC-SHA256 signature required for private endpoints.
Different Coinbase Advanced Trade API use cases
- US Market Algorithmic Trading Bot:Developers building trading bots for US-based clients can use Coinbase Advanced Trade API to execute spot trades, manage orders, and monitor portfolio performance on one of the most regulated and trusted US crypto exchanges.
- Crypto Market Data for Global Apps:Application developers who need reliable BTC/USD, ETH/USD, and other price data can use Coinbase's public market data endpoints free of charge accessing prices, order books, and trade history without authentication.
- OAuth-integrated Crypto Portfolio App:Developers building third-party portfolio management apps can use Coinbase's OAuth flow to let users authorize read access to their Coinbase portfolios displaying balances and transaction history without users sharing API keys.