KuCoin API
Crypto Free key (no card)
AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitPublic pool for free users starts at 2,000 endpoint-weight per 30 seconds.
Documentation: www.kucoin.com ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
KuCoin's public API requires no credentials for spot and futures market data: all tickers, order books, trades, and klines (candles). KuCoin uses endpoint 'weights' with a public pool starting at 2,000 weight per 30 seconds for free (VIP0) users.
Details
Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.
Auth: Free key (no card)
Rate limit: Public pool for free users starts at 2,000 endpoint-weight per 30 seconds.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: Spot/futures tickers Candle charts Market screeners
Setup
- No key required. Call public endpoints like /api/v1/market/allTickers directly.
- For private endpoints, create a free account and API key + passphrase.
- Keep request weight within the public pool to avoid throttling.
Example
GET https://api.kucoin.com/api/v1/market/allTickersUse cases
- Multi-exchange ticker comparisons
- Candlestick chart apps
- Spot/futures market screeners