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API-AS-A-SERVICE

The API is the product. The desk is the proof.

Access Criptospace's institutional-grade liquidity and atomic settlement rails through a single, unified API. Designed for high-frequency trading firms, neo-banks, and prime brokers who demand deterministic performance.

POST /v1/transfersGET /v1/orderbook
// Request
curl -X POST https://api.criptospace.com/v1/transfers \
-H "Authorization: Bearer CS_LIVE_..." \
-d '{
  "asset": "USDT",
  "amount": "50000.00",
  "to": "settlement_vault_01"
}'

// Response 201 Created
{
  "status": "success",
  "txid": "0xaf2...e41"
}

Core Endpoints

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Execution

Low-latency order entry and management across global spot and derivative markets.

POST/v1/orders
DELETE/v1/orders/{id}
account_balance

Settlement

Instant clearing and movement between trading vaults and external custody providers.

POST/v1/transfers
GET/v1/balances
dataset

Market Data

Streaming WebSocket feeds for real-time L2 order books and execution reports.

GET/v1/ohlcv
WSS/v1/stream
IDEMPOTENCY

Safe retries with client-supplied headers prevent double execution.

SANDBOX PARITY

Identical staging environment mirrors production order matching logic.

VERSIONING

Zero-downtime upgrades with immutable API versions (v2.4 LTS).

WEBHOOKS

Real-time callbacks for trade executions and deposit confirmations.

The Criptospace Architecture

Visualizing the flow from client gateway to atomic settlement within our principal liquidity pool.

Isometric emerald line-work diagram of the Criptospace API architecture
API GATEWAY
PRE-TRADE RISK
CENTRAL POOL
ATOMIC SETTLEMENT
Webhook Payload Preview
{
  "event": "order.filled",
  "data": {
    "order_id": "f82-a9b2",
    "side": "buy",
    "filled_qty": "1.24",
    "avg_price": "64210.15",
    "timestamp": "1715832101"
  }
}

Developer First. Always.

We provide the tools necessary to integrate in days, not months. Our engineering team acts as an extension of your own.

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    OpenAPI SpecificationsDownload our YAML files for automated SDK generation in 20+ languages.
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    Postman CollectionFork our pre-built environments and start testing endpoints instantly.
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    Shared Slack SupportDirect access to our core infrastructure engineers via dedicated channels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the rate limits for the execution API?expand_more
Standard institutional accounts start at 100 requests per second (RPS) for execution and 500 RPS for market data. Tier 1 firms can request custom limits based on projected trading volume.
Do you support FIX protocol?expand_more
Yes, we offer FIX 4.4 connectivity for high-throughput order entry and execution reporting. Cross-connect options are available in LD4 and NY4.
How do I manage authentication?expand_more
All API requests must be signed using HMAC-SHA256 with your private key or authenticated via Bearer tokens for less sensitive data endpoints.
What is the pricing for API access?expand_more
We do not charge for API access. Our revenue model is based on transaction-based execution fees and spreads, aligning our interests with your trading performance.

Sandbox keys after one scoping call.

We vet every institutional partner to ensure we provide the best possible liquidity profile for your specific strategy.

callAverage call time: 15 minutes
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