Price
BTC market price
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Market Data |
| Unit | USD |
| Resolution | 1d |
| Assets | BTC |
| Tier | Basic |
| API Endpoint | GET /v1/prices |
| Field | price |
Overview
The Price metric represents the daily market price of Bitcoin denominated in US Dollars, sourced from major spot exchanges.
Interpretation
- Price is the most fundamental metric and serves as the baseline for all valuation and profitability calculations.
- Rising prices indicate increasing demand relative to supply; falling prices indicate the reverse.
Use Cases
- Charting & technical analysis: Plot price alongside on-chain metrics to identify divergences.
- Portfolio tracking: Monitor current and historical portfolio value.
- Benchmarking: Compare on-chain metrics against price action to assess market cycles.
API Usage
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://api.blocklens.co/v1/prices?start_date=2024-01-01&end_date=2024-12-31&limit=365"
Related Metrics
- Market Cap — Total market cap
- Volume — 24h trading volume