Get Exchanges List
Request information about all supported exchanges in the QuantCite system.Request
type(string, required): Must be “get_exchanges”
Response
Response Fields
Exchange Lists
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
supported_exchanges | array | All exchanges supported by the system |
active_exchanges | array | Exchanges currently providing live data |
total_supported | number | Total number of supported exchanges |
total_active | number | Number of currently active exchanges |
Exchange Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
active | Exchange is operational and providing live data |
maintenance | Exchange is temporarily down for maintenance |
offline | Exchange is offline or experiencing issues |
limited | Exchange has limited functionality |
Exchange Information
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
exchange_status | object | Map of exchange names to their current status |
timestamp | string | ISO 8601 timestamp when the data was retrieved |
Supported Exchange Categories
Major Exchanges (Tier 1)
Binance
Status: Active
Pairs: 3,826+
Volume: Highest global volume
Pairs: 3,826+
Volume: Highest global volume
Coinbase
Status: Active
Pairs: 500+
Volume: Leading US exchange
Pairs: 500+
Volume: Leading US exchange
OKX
Status: Active
Pairs: 2,400+
Volume: Major global exchange
Pairs: 2,400+
Volume: Major global exchange
Kraken
Status: Active
Pairs: 200+
Volume: Security-focused exchange
Pairs: 200+
Volume: Security-focused exchange
Futures & Derivatives Platforms
- Bybit - Leading derivatives exchange
- Deribit - Options and futures specialist
- Binance Futures - Comprehensive futures trading
- OKX Futures - Advanced derivatives platform
- KuCoin Futures - Perpetual contracts
- Kraken Futures - Regulated derivatives
US-Based Exchanges
- Coinbase - Premier US cryptocurrency exchange
- Kraken - US-regulated with advanced features
- Gemini - Institutional-grade security
- Independent Reserve - Australian-based platform
Asian Exchanges
- Huobi (HTX) - Major Asian platform
- Bithumb - Leading Korean exchange
- Upbit - Korean retail exchange
- Bitfinex - Professional trading platform
Emerging & DeFi Platforms
- Hyperliquid - On-chain derivatives
- Vertex - Decentralized exchange
- Paradex - Institutional DeFi platform
- OxFun - Emerging derivatives platform
Exchange Categories
By Region
Global Exchanges:- Binance, OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, Gate.io, MEXC
- Coinbase Pro, Gemini, Kraken (US)
- Bitstamp, Kraken (EU)
- Huobi, Bitfinex
By Specialization
Spot Trading:- Binance, Coinbase Pro, Kraken, Bitstamp
- Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Huobi
- KuCoin, Gate.io, MEXC
- Coinbase Pro, Gemini, Kraken
Code Examples
Python Exchange Monitor
JavaScript Exchange Tracker
Monitoring Best Practices
Status Monitoring
Exchange Selection Strategy
Error Handling
Authentication Required
Exchange status can change frequently due to maintenance, network issues, or other operational factors. Monitor status regularly and implement fallback strategies for critical exchanges.
