Introduction

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BROKER API

About Broker API
Getting Started with Broker API
Credentials Management
Use Cases
Integration Setup with Alpaca
Broker API FAQs
Customer Account Opening
Crypto Trading
- Crypto Wallets API
Funding Accounts
Trading
Portfolio Rebalancing
SSE Events
- Account Status Events for KYCaaS
- Activities
Daily Processes and Reconcilations
- Banking Holiday Funding Processes
Statements and Confirms
Local Currency Trading (LCT)
Example Trading App (Ribbit)
Options Trading Overview
Fixed Income
Tokenization Guide for Issuer
Tokenization Guide for Authorized Participant
Custodial accounts

TRADING API

About Trading API
Getting Started with Trading API
Paper Trading
Trading Account
Crypto Spot Trading
Options Trading
Account Activities
Fractional Trading
Margin and Short Selling
Placing Orders
DMA Gateway / Advanced Order Types
User Protection
Websocket Streaming
Trading API FAQs
Regulatory Fees
Alpaca's MCP Server

Market Data API

About Market Data API
Getting Started with Market Data API
Historical API
WebSocket Stream
Market Data FAQ

Connect API

About Connect API
Registering Your App
Using OAuth2 and Trading API

FIX API

About FIX API
- FIX Specification

Market Data FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Real-time Option Data

About Connect API

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Securities brokerage services are provided by Alpaca Securities LLC ("Alpaca Securities"), member FINRA/SIPC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AlpacaDB, Inc. Technology and services are offered by AlpacaDB, Inc.

Options trading is not suitable for all investors due to its inherent high risk, which can potentially result in significant losses. Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before investing in options.

Cryptocurrency services are made available by Alpaca Crypto LLC ("Alpaca Crypto"), a FinCEN registered money services business (NMLS # 2160858), and a wholly-owned subsidiary of AlpacaDB, Inc. Alpaca Crypto is not a member of SIPC or FINRA. Cryptocurrencies are not stocks and your cryptocurrency investments are not protected by either FDIC or SIPC.

Cryptocurrency is highly speculative in nature, involves a high degree of risks, such as volatile market price swings, market manipulation, flash crashes, and cybersecurity risks. Cryptocurrency regulations are continuously evolving, and it is your responsibility to understand and abide by them. Cryptocurrency trading can lead to large, immediate and permanent loss of financial value. You should have appropriate knowledge and experience before engaging in cryptocurrency trading. For additional information, please click here.

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