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Market Data APIs

Market Data APIs provide access to real-time market data and pricing information on Deriv.

They offer functionalities for retrieving active trading symbols, exchange rates, contract details, and price proposals. Additionally, these APIs enable real-time streaming of spot prices and access to historical tick data, helping users make informed trading decisions.

These APIs are crucial for accessing accurate and up-to-date market data, ensuring users can trade efficiently on the Deriv trading platforms.

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API Name

Description

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Scope

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Active Symbols

Retrieves a list of all currently active symbols (underlying markets available for trading).

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2

Asset Index

Retrieves a list of available underlyings along with their corresponding contract types and duration limits. For logged-in users, only assets available under their landing company will be returned.

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3

Exchange Rates

Retrieves the exchange rate between a base currency and a target currency supported by the system.

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4

Contracts For Symbol

Retrieves the list of available contracts for a given symbol, including the latest barrier and duration limits.

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5

Price Proposal

Retrieves the latest price for a specific contract.

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Price Proposal: Open Contracts

Retrieves the latest price and relevant information for a contract within the user's portfolio.

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Ticks Stream

Initiates a continuous stream of spot price updates for a given symbol.

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Ticks History

Retrieves historical tick data for a given symbol.

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