Loading...

[PLUS] Historical OHLCV Data from Bitstamp with Python

Pulling all Bitstamp Historical Data
In this follow up article, we will extend what we previously did in Python, which was retrieving all available Bitstamp trading pairs information and saving to CSV. Now we will use these symbols (that are enabled for trading) to pull all historical OHLCV (which stands for Open-High-Low-Close-Volume) data for that symbol. Running this code for BTC/USD returned data all the way back to 2011! Once it has retrieved the data from the Bitstamp API, this script will write a CSV file for that data set. At the time of this writing, there were 177 unique cryptocurrency pairs available for trading at Bitstamp; so expect 177 individual files on completion. You can always use your own symbol list to download pairs you are interested in. If you want to create your own list, please remember that Bitstamp's API wants the symbols in lowercase. So for example, "BTC/EUR" would be passed to API as "btceur". Feel free to customize to your purpose; and please email us if you have a tweak that would benefit you to see. As always for our code content, we comment every line of code so you have a good understanding of what each line is doing.



This is a premium post. Create Plus+ Account to view the live, working codebase for this article.




Notice: Information contained herein is not and should not be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell securities. The information has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable; however no guarantee is made or implied with respect to its accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. Author does not own the any crypto currency discussed. The information and content are subject to change without notice. CryptoDataDownload and its affiliates do not provide investment, tax, legal or accounting advice.

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and is the opinion of the author, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, investment, tax, legal, accounting advice. You should consult your own investment, tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. All content published by CryptoDataDownload is not an endorsement whatsoever. CryptoDataDownload was not compensated to submit this article. Please also visit our Privacy policy; disclaimer; and terms and conditions page for further information.

Latest Posts
Follow Us
Notify me of new content