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TickerLayer

Real-time market data API for developers with REST and WebSocket access across multiple asset classes

Developer-friendly API providing real-time and historical market data across stocks, forex, crypto, commodities, indices, ETFs and perpetual futures through

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TickerLayer is a market data API for developers that provides access to multiple asset classes including stocks, forex, crypto, commodities, indices, ETFs, and perpetual futures through clean REST endpoints and WebSocket streaming. Instead of managing separate integrations and data formats for each asset class, developers work with one consistent API and schema across all markets.

The platform is built from non-exchange-sourced inputs, OTC activity, peer-to-peer trades, and contributor pricing, normalized into a unified model for both REST and WebSocket delivery. TickerLayer is designed for fintech startups, SaaS products, quant researchers, and anyone building trading or analytics tools, with emphasis on fast onboarding and predictable JSON responses that can be tested in minutes.

The API supports multiple use cases including trading dashboards, AI agents and copilots, oracle networks, fintech and broker applications, signal providers and alerting, and quant research and backtesting. It offers a free tier with 3,000 monthly requests to evaluate before committing to a paid plan.

Feature notes

  • REST API with consistent endpoints and response formats
  • WebSocket streaming for live market data
  • Support for multiple asset classes: stocks, forex, crypto, indices, ETFs, commodities, perpetuals, and futures CFDs
  • Symbol discovery endpoints for each asset class
  • Historical OHLCV data
  • MCP server for AI agent integration
  • 150K+ instruments across aggregation layer
  • 20 live stock markets
  • Pay-per-call access for AI applications

Pricing

Pricing model: Freemium

Free: 3,000 REST requests every 30 days, no WebSocket. Individual: from $49/month with 250K calls per month. Business: from $449/month with 25M calls per month. Enterprise: custom pricing.

FAQ

What is TickerLayer?
TickerLayer is a market data API for developers that provides access to multiple asset classes through clean REST endpoints and WebSocket streaming. Rather than integrating with different providers separately, developers work with one consistent API and schema to get from idea to working integration in hours instead of weeks.
Which markets and asset classes can I access?
TickerLayer covers stocks, forex, crypto, commodities, and CFD-style instruments through the same API structure. Each asset class has a symbol discovery endpoint, and adding a second or third asset class to your product does not require starting over with a new integration.
Does TickerLayer support both REST and WebSocket?
Yes, TickerLayer supports both REST for quotes and snapshots and WebSocket for live experiences like watchlists and price tickers. Most teams start with REST and add WebSocket subscriptions later, and they can use both on the same platform without re-architecting.
Who is TickerLayer built for?
TickerLayer is built for developers and the teams around them including fintech startups, SaaS products, quant researchers, and anyone building trading or analytics tools. It focuses on fast onboarding and clear documentation for teams who want to ship market data features quickly without standing up their own data infrastructure.
Can I test TickerLayer before using it in production?
Yes. TickerLayer recommends grabbing an API key and following the examples in the documentation to see real responses. Before going live, you should validate symbol coverage, data freshness, plan limits, and entitlements specific to your workflow.

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