4 Great Cryptocurrency Libraries for Python

Tate Galbraith
The Startup
Published in
6 min readFeb 4, 2021

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There is no doubt that the popularity of cryptocurrency has skyrocketed in recent years. Getting your head wrapped around just how exactly blockchain works or what Bitcoin actually is can be frustrating and confusing. There are blockchains, ledgers, contracts and even more buzzwords than the “Big Data” revolution.

If you’re just dipping your toes into the crypto world and have some development experience, I recommend checking out some publicly available libraries. This is an easy way to jump start your experience with crypto, get involved in the community and learn a little about the technical side of things.

In this article we’ll explore some excellent Python libraries that let you perform a range of tasks in the world of cryptocurrency. You’ll be able to get live price quotes for various coins, connect to different exchanges, place trades and even construct a live algorithmic trading bot of your very own. Let’s take a look.

1. CryptoCompare

CryptoCompare is one of the leading sites for live cryptocurrency price quotes and information. This site has been around since 2015 and provides users with the latest crypto news, detailed coin information and market statistics. CryptoCompare also reviews different cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets and services to arm buyers with the most…

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Tate Galbraith
The Startup

Software Engineer @mixhalo & die-hard Rubyist. Amateur Radio operator with a love for old technology. Tweet at me: https://twitter.com/@Tate_Galbraith