Alternative.me Crypto API

Product Overview

Alternative.me Crypto API provides programmatic access to cryptocurrency market data including the industry-standard Fear & Greed Index, historical sentiment data, and market analytics.

Core Product Features

Fear & Greed Index API

Current Index: Real-time access to the latest Fear & Greed Index value.

Historical Data: Query historical index values for backtesting and research.

Multiple Timeframes: Access daily, weekly, and longer-term sentiment data.

Market Data

Cryptocurrency Prices: Price data for major cryptocurrencies.

Market Analytics: Additional market metrics and indicators.

Technical Features

REST API: Standard REST endpoints with JSON responses.

Free Access: API available at no cost.

Documentation: Comprehensive API documentation.

Ideal Use Cases

• Trading bots integrating sentiment signals
• Dashboards displaying market sentiment
• Research platforms analyzing market psychology
• Portfolio tools adding sentiment context
• Media applications displaying market mood