Coinlayer API
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain · Financial Data & Markets
Real-time cryptocurrency exchange rates REST API covering 385+ coins and 160+ fiat currencies
Coinlayer API Highlights
Coinlayer API is best for crypto wallets, fintech developers, and payment gateways needing trusted crypto-to-fiat pricing
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSCoinlayer is a real-time cryptocurrency exchange rates JSON REST API by APILayer. It provides high-accuracy crypto exchange rate data aggregated across 25+ major cryptocurrency exchanges for over 385 cryptocurrencies (including Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, Solana, and BNB) against 160+ fiat currencies (USD, EUR, NGN, GBP).
In Nigeria's vibrant crypto and P2P trading ecosystem, Coinlayer powers fiat on-ramp calculators, crypto portfolio trackers, and remittance platforms that need real-time spot pricing to convert digital assets to Nigerian Naira (NGN) and US Dollars.
Coinlayer API Core Features & Capabilities
| Feature | Status | Description & Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time Crypto Rates | ✓ Supported | Provides native Real-time Crypto Rates capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Historical Crypto Quotes | ✓ Supported | Provides native Historical Crypto Quotes capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Conversion Endpoint | ✓ Supported | Provides native Conversion Endpoint capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Timeframe & Change Data | ✓ Supported | Provides native Timeframe & Change Data capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Nigerian Naira (NGN) Support | ✓ Supported | Provides native Nigerian Naira (NGN) Support capabilities integrated within the API. |
| WebSocket Streaming | ✗ Not Supported | WebSocket Streaming is currently not supported by Coinlayer API. |
- Free tier offers 500 requests per month with real-time exchange rates
- Commercial plans start from $9.99/month for higher volume, historical data, and HTTPS encryption
Required Access Documents for Coinlayer API
- APILayer / Coinlayer AccountRequiredRegister for an API key at coinlayer.com
Different Coinlayer API use cases
- Crypto P2P Rate Calculation:Display real-time NGN-to-USDT exchange prices on peer-to-peer trading desks.
- Cryptocurrency Portfolio Tracking:Calculate total user wallet portfolio valuation in domestic and foreign fiat currencies.
- Merchant Crypto Invoicing:Convert USD or NGN order totals into exact BTC or ETH satoshis for payment checkouts.