CoinGecko FAQs

Question 1

What is CoinGecko and what does its API offer?

Accepted Answer

CoinGecko is a leading provider of cryptocurrency market data. Its API offers comprehensive access to real-time prices, market statistics, historical data, trending coins, global market insights, exchange information, NFT collection data, and categorized listings for over 14,000 cryptocurrencies.

Question 2

What kind of data can I retrieve using the CoinGecko API?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve current prices in 150+ currencies, market cap, trading volume, ATH/ATL, historical price charts (from 1 day to 'max' history), trending cryptocurrencies, global market stats, exchange volume rankings, NFT floor prices, and detailed coin information.

Question 3

How do I get an API key for CoinGecko?

Accepted Answer

To get an API key, visit coingecko.com/en/api/pricing, choose a plan (Demo, Analyst, or Professional), sign up, and generate your key. You'll then need to store it as the `COINGECKO_API_KEY` environment variable for authentication.

Question 4

Does the CoinGecko API support historical cryptocurrency data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the API provides extensive historical data through tools like `get_coin_market_chart`, allowing you to fetch past prices, market caps, and volumes for various time ranges, from 1 day to the maximum available history.

Question 5

Can I track NFT collection data using CoinGecko?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The `get_nft_data` tool allows you to retrieve specific NFT collection data, including floor prices (in ETH/USD), 24-hour volume, market cap, number of unique holders, and associated links for popular collections.

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