Realtime Market API

RealMarketAPI is a developer-focused API delivering real-time and historical market data for forex, crypto, stocks, gold, oil, and indices via REST, WebSocket, MCP, and Telegram, with sub-150ms latency and a free tier.

What is RealMarketAPI?

RealMarketAPI is a REST, WebSocket, and MCP API that accepts a symbol code (e.g., XAUUSD) and a timeframe (e.g., M1) and returns OHLCV candle data along with bid/ask spreads. It supports over 60 instruments including forex pairs, cryptocurrencies, US stocks, indices, and commodities like gold, silver, and oil. The service is built and maintained by RealMarketAPI and offers a free tier for testing with no credit card required.

Key Features

• Real-time & historical data – Get the latest completed OHLCV candle plus bid/ask spread via REST or persistent WebSocket. Historical data is available for up to 10 years (Business plan).
• Built-in technical indicators – SMA, EMA, MACD, RSI, support/resistance levels, and sentiment scores via the Indicators API (Pro plan and above).
• MCP Server for AI agents – Native Model Context Protocol server with 34 quota-free tools, compatible with Claude, Copilot, Cline, and other AI assistants.
• Telegram Bot – Receive live prices, charts, and alerts directly in Telegram using simple commands like /price BTCUSD or /alert XAUUSD 2650.
• 99.99% uptime SLA – Enterprise-grade reliability backed by distributed infrastructure with sub-150ms average latency.
• 60+ instruments – Coverage includes forex, crypto, gold, silver, oil, stock indices (US500, JP225), and individual stocks like AAPL and TSLA.
• Secure & scalable – API key authentication with TLS 1.3, rate limiting, and scalable architecture.

Who is it for?

• Trading bot developers – Stream live price data via WebSocket to automate real-time strategies.
• Fintech app builders – Embed REST endpoints into portfolio trackers, dashboards, and investment apps.
• AI and algorithmic traders – Connect MCP-compatible agents to live market data for analysis, signal generation, and autonomous decision-making.
• Individual traders – Use the Telegram Bot for quick price checks and alerts without writing any code.

What can you do with RealMarketAPI?

• Build a live trading interface – Use WebSocket streams to update charts in real time with sub-150ms latency.
• Create price alert systems – Monitor WebSocket messages and trigger push notifications when a symbol hits a target price.
• Backtest trading strategies – Query historical H1 data via REST (up to 10 years) for analysis and signal generation.
• Power AI agents – Give Claude or Copilot access to market data via MCP, enabling natural language queries like "What's the current price of gold?"

How does it work?

1. Sign up for a free API key at RealMarketAPI.
2. Call the REST endpoint (e.g., GET /api/v1/price?symbolCode=XAUUSD&timeFrame=M1) or connect via WebSocket.
3. Integrate the data into your app using official SDKs (Python, JavaScript, C#, Go, PHP).

Pricing

Freemium model with plans: Free ($0, 5,000 requests/month, 6 symbols), Starter ($4.99/month, 20,000 requests), Plus ($14.99/month, 75,000 requests, WebSocket), Pro ($34.99/month, 200,000 requests, indicators + MCP), Business ($74.99/month, 1,000,000 requests, 10-year history), and Enterprise (custom). All plans include REST API; WebSocket available from Plus upward.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Ultra-low latency (under 150ms)
• 99.99% uptime SLA
• Multiple integration methods (REST, WebSocket, MCP, Telegram)
• Generous free tier with no credit card

Cons:

• WebSocket streaming only available on Plus plan and above
• Free plan limited to 6 symbols and 5,000 requests per month
• Indicators and MCP only from Pro plan

FAQ

Is RealMarketAPI free?

Yes, there is a free tier with 5,000 requests per month and access to 6 core symbols (gold, silver, Bitcoin, Ethereum, EUR/USD, Google stock). No credit card required.

What symbols are available?

Over 60 symbols spanning forex pairs (EURUSD, GBPUSD), cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL), US stocks (AAPL, TSLA, NVDA), indices (US500, JP225), and commodities (XAUUSD gold, XAGUSD silver, UKOIL).

How do I connect via WebSocket?

Use the WebSocket URL wss://api.realmarketapi.com/price?symbolCode=XAUUSD&timeFrame=M1 with your API key. WebSocket concurrent connections vary by plan (10 on Plus, up to 300 on Business).

Can I use this with AI agents like Claude?

Yes, RealMarketAPI provides an MCP server at https://ai.realmarketapi.com/mcp that integrates directly with Claude, Copilot, Cline, and other MCP-compatible tools, offering 34 quota-free tools for price, candles, indicators, and more.

Is historical data available?

Yes, historical OHLCV data is available via REST. The retention period depends on your plan: 30 days (Starter), 3 months (Plus), 1 year (Pro), or up to 10 years (Business).