Welcome to the CoinAPI Connector Library for .NET 6. This open-source project provides a robust and efficient C# library designed to seamlessly connect with the CoinAPI. The library facilitates easy integration with the QuantConnect LEAN Algorithmic Trading Engine, offering a clear and straightforward way for users to incorporate CoinAPI's extensive financial datasets into their algorithmic trading strategies.

CoinAPI is a reliable provider of real-time and historical financial market data, offering support for traditional asset classes such as cryptocurrencies and crypto futures across various exchanges. With CoinAPI, developers can access a wealth of data to enhance their trading strategies and decision-making processes.

• Easy Integration: Simple and intuitive integration process, allowing developers to quickly incorporate CoinAPI's data into their trading algorithms.
• Rich Financial Data: Access to a vast array of real-time and historical data for cryptocurrencies and crypto futures, empowering developers to make informed trading decisions.
• Flexible Configuration: Customizable settings to tailor the integration according to specific trading needs and preferences.
• Symbol SecurityType Support:
  • Crypto
  • CryptoFuture
• Exchange Support:
  • COINBASE
  • BITFINEX
  • BINANCE
  • KRAKEN
  • BINANCEUS
• Backtesting and Research: Seamlessly test and refine your trading algorithms using CoinAPI's data within QuantConnect LEAN's backtesting and research modes, enabling you to optimize your strategies with confidence.

Contributions to this open-source project are welcome! If you find any issues, have suggestions for improvements, or want to add new features, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

To contribute to the CoinAPI Connector Library for .NET 6 within QuantConnect LEAN, follow these steps:

1. Obtain API Key: Sign up for a free CoinAPI key here if you don't have one.
2. Fork the Project: Fork the repository by clicking the "Fork" button at the top right of the GitHub page.
3. Clone Your Forked Repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/Lean.DataSource.CoinAPI.git

4. Configuration:

• Set the coinapi-api-key in your QuantConnect configuration (config.json or environment variables).
• [optional] Set the coinapi-product (by default: Free)

{
    "coinapi-api-key": "",
    "coinapi-product": "",
}

For detailed information on CoinAPI's pricing plans, please refer to the CoinAPI Pricing page.

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Happy coding and algorithmic trading!