Summary: #Bitcoin & #Altcoin Talk 14 - Coinigy.com & TheRationalInvestor.co
This episode provided a deep dive into advanced cryptocurrency platform technology, primarily focusing on the functionality and utility of Coinigy.com. The discussion heavily covered technical integration, demonstrating how developers can use the platform's APIs (REST and WebSocket) to build sophisticated tools.
Main Topics:
* Platform Functionality: Detailed walkthrough of the Crypto Ticker Chrome plugin, including new chat rooms and enhanced margin trading features (e.g., connecting specific wallets like Bitfinex).
* API Integration: Showcasing how Coinigy’s REST API allows users to automatically pull and update real-time balance data into external services like Google Sheets using scripting languages (JavaScript/Node).
* Real-Time Data Streams: Explaining the use of WebSockets for consuming diverse, real-time data feeds (order books, trade history, news) in JSON format for building trading bots.
* Trading Strategy: A personal discussion on active trading, emphasizing the importance of maintaining cash reserves and managing portfolios.
Key Quotes:
* "The API allows users to automatically pull and update balances for various accounts, providing a powerful way to integrate data..."
* "The core claim is that this method allows users to easily consume diverse, real-time data streams..."
* "The speaker emphasizes the need for constant order management and maintaining a balanced portfolio with significant cash reserves (25%)."
People Mentioned:
* Coinigy
* JC
Bitcoin Price:
* Not mentioned.
The segment concluded with a speculative discussion about the future of crypto and the show's format, encouraging viewers to conduct their own due diligence before making investment decisions.