CryptoCompare
by Crypto Coin Comparison Ltd.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Cash
Ethereum
Litecoin
Stellar
Polkadot
Quick Fact
CryptoCompare aggregates market and on‑chain data across more than 5,700 cryptocurrencies and 260,000 trading pairs, providing both retail and institutional clients with real-time pricing, order-book data, historical charts, social analytics, and index products. The company became FCA-authorised as a benchmark administrator through CCData, and since its integration into CoinDesk in October 2024, it continues to power advanced data services globally.
CryptoCompare is a global cryptocurrency data provider offering institutional-grade market intelligence across thousands of digital assets. Founded in 2014 by Charles Hayter and Vlad Cealicu, CryptoCompare has grown into one of the most trusted sources for crypto price tracking, exchange data, and index solutions. As of 2024, it operates under the CoinDesk brand following its acquisition, but continues to provide independent data services to a broad spectrum of users—from retail traders to financial institutions.
Pricing and Market Coverage
CryptoCompare delivers real-time and historical pricing data for over 5,700 cryptocurrencies and 260,000+ trading pairs. Data is aggregated from hundreds of exchanges worldwide and normalized through a proprietary scoring algorithm to ensure accuracy, reliability, and resilience against market manipulation.
Key features include:
Live pricing across major and emerging crypto assets
High-frequency order book data
Candlestick charting (OHLCV)
Exchange-level and asset-level volume metrics
Historical time-series and tick data
Fiat and stablecoin price conversions
Benchmarks for indices and custom asset baskets
Institutional Services and Indices
The platform provides a suite of institutional solutions including:
Custom and standardized pricing indices used in derivatives and financial products
FCA-authorized benchmark administration via CCData
API feeds for asset managers, hedge funds, custodians, and fintech firms
ESG and carbon-emission data products related to blockchain infrastructure
Liquidity and exchange rating metrics to evaluate execution quality
Developer and API Access
CryptoCompare offers tiered API access for developers and enterprises, with endpoints covering:
Spot and historical prices
Order book snapshots
Exchange volume rankings
Blockchain metrics
Derivatives pricing and open interest
Its API is among the most widely used in the industry for pricing widgets, portfolio trackers, DeFi dashboards, and mobile apps.
Platform and Accessibility
CryptoCompare’s platform is accessible through:
Web interface for price tracking, charts, and comparisons
Developer API for direct integration
Documentation hub for custom analytics and index usage
Enterprise-grade data feeds via FTP, WebSocket, and REST