Bitget launches U.S. stocks direct-connect API

The new interface gives developers, quant teams and institutions programmatic access to U.S. stocks, ETFs and options through one system.

Summary

Bitget said on Aug. 3 that it has launched a U.S. stocks direct-connect API, giving developers, quantitative teams and institutional users programmatic access to U.S. stocks, ETFs and options. The API covers the full workflow from market data to order execution and asset management, and supports access to stocks, ETFs and options through a single interface. Available functions include basic information, real-time quotes, order book depth and candlestick data, along with order creation, cancellation and trade inquiry tools. Bitget said more details are available on its official platform.

Terms & Concepts
  • API: Application programming interface that lets software connect to a service.
  • ETF: Exchange-traded fund that trades like a stock.
  • options: Contracts that give the right to buy or sell an asset at a set price.