Forex API
Tick-level quotes for 50+ currency pairs including majors, minors and exotics.
Stream tick-level Forex, Crypto, Stock, Commodity and Index data over a single WebSocket and REST API. Get a free key in seconds — no sales call required.
| Symbol | Asset class | Price | Latest move |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD ForexEuro / US Dollar | Forex | - | - |
| BTC/USDT CryptoBitcoin | Crypto | - | - |
| ETH/USDT CryptoEthereum | Crypto | - | - |
| AAPL StockApple Inc. | Stock | - | - |
| XAU/USD CommodityGold Spot | Commodity | - | - |
| USD/JPY ForexUS Dollar / Yen | Forex | - | - |
| NVDA StockNVIDIA Corp. | Stock | - | - |
| SPX IndexS&P 500 Index | Index | - | - |
Every market AllTick covers is available through the same unified REST and WebSocket interface.
Tick-level quotes for 50+ currency pairs including majors, minors and exotics.
Real-time spot and derivatives data, normalized into one feed.
Equities across US, Hong Kong and mainland China with trades and quotes.
Live pricing for precious metals and energy.
Benchmark index values and constituents for major global indices.
Compare coverage, latency and data types across every AllTick market.
Browse productsHow AllTick compares to a typical legacy market-data vendor.
| Capability | AllTick | Typical Legacy Vendor |
|---|---|---|
| Median WebSocket latency | ~150ms | 400–800ms |
| Asset classes in one API | 5 (FX, Crypto, Stock, Commodities, Indices) | 1–2 |
| Uptime SLA | 99.95% | 99.5% or none |
| Free tier | Yes — instant API key | Sales call required |
| WebSocket streaming | Native | Polling / limited |
Connect over WebSocket and subscribe to any symbol across any market.
# AllTick realtime financial data API
# forex crypto stock commodities indices
import asyncio, json, uuid
import websockets
subscribe = {
"cmd_id": 22004,
"seq_id": 1,
"trace": str(uuid.uuid4()),
"data": {"symbol_list": [{"code": "EURUSD"}]},
}
heartbeat = {"cmd_id": 22000, "seq_id": 1, "trace": "heartbeat", "data": {}}
async def stream():
uri = "wss://quote.alltick.co/quote-b-ws-api?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
async with websockets.connect(uri) as socket:
await socket.send(json.dumps(subscribe))
async def keep_alive():
while True:
await asyncio.sleep(10)
await socket.send(json.dumps(heartbeat))
asyncio.create_task(keep_alive())
async for message in socket:
print(json.loads(message))
asyncio.run(stream())Cut market-data costs by 60% while adding crypto coverage.
“Migrating to AllTick let us consolidate three vendors into one WebSocket feed and ship our trading app a quarter early.”Read case study
Served 40k concurrent users with sub-200ms quote updates.
“The 99.95% SLA and consistent latency were exactly what our retail brokerage needed to scale globally.”Read case study
Backtested 12 years of tick data across 5 asset classes.
“Having historical and live data from a single normalized API removed weeks of data-engineering work.”Read case study
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For scalping, speed isn’t optional—it’s critical. Every millisecond counts, and the forex market data API you choose directly impacts how effectively you execute your scalping strategy. In this article, we’ll compare WebSocket and REST, pro
For scalping, speed isn’t optional—it’s critical. Every millisecond counts, and the forex market data API you choose directly impacts how effectively you execute your scalping strategy.
In this article, we’ll compare WebSocket and REST, provide concrete examples, and show why AllTick API is a strong choice for traders seeking real-time data.
REST APIs are straightforward: send a request, get a response. They are great for historical data or occasional price checks.
However, for scalping, REST has limitations:
FeatureDescriptionResponse SpeedRequest-response model, latency typically 100-300msData UpdatesRequires polling, no real-time pushRequest LimitsHigh-frequency requests may hit rate limitsUse CaseHistorical analysis, occasional data retrieval
Example: Using Python to fetch the latest EUR/USD quote via AllTick REST API:
import requests
url = "https://api.alltick.co/v1/forex/EURUSD/quote"
headers = {"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"}
response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)
data = response.json()
print(data)
REST works, but if you need updates multiple times per second, it can quickly fall short.
WebSocket maintains a persistent connection, and updates are pushed instantly. This is critical for scalping, where every tick matters.
Key advantages:
Example: Using Python to stream EUR/USD and GBP/USD with AllTick WebSocket API:
import websocket
import json
def on_message(ws, message):
data = json.loads(message)
print(data)
ws = websocket.WebSocketApp(
"wss://api.alltick.co/v1/forex/stream?pairs=EURUSD,GBPUSD",
header=["Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"],
on_message=on_message
)
ws.run_forever()
WebSocket allows you to react immediately to price changes, which is essential for executing a scalping strategy.
MetricRESTWebSocketReal-TimeSlower, polling-basedInstant push, low latencyUse CaseHistorical data, occasional queriesScalping, live monitoringRequest LoadHigh-frequency polling may hit limitsStable, less likely to be limited
For scalping, WebSocket is essential. REST can serve as a backup for historical data or occasional queries. AllTick API provides both, making it easier to execute strategies without worrying about data delays.
A simple approach combining WebSocket and REST:
This combination ensures speed without sacrificing data reliability—ideal for scalping strategies.
High-frequency trading demands speed and reliability. Even the best scalping strategy can fail if the data is delayed. AllTick API provides both stable WebSocket streams and REST access, enabling traders to react quickly and confidently.
The market doesn’t wait. Your data shouldn’t either.
Generate a free API key in seconds and connect to every market from one endpoint.