---
id: openbb-crypto
version: "1.6.2"
license: AGPL-3.0-only
license_treatment: agpl
maintenance: active
---

# openbb-crypto — Crypto extension for OpenBB

License: agpl · Maintenance: active · Downloads: 87.6K/mo

## What it is and what it does

openbb-crypto is an extension module for the OpenBB Platform that adds cryptocurrency data retrieval functionality. It integrates with openbb-core to provide a set of commands for accessing crypto market data through a standardized interface, allowing developers to query digital asset information programmatically.

The package is designed as a plug-in component within the OpenBB ecosystem, meaning it extends the platform's capabilities rather than functioning as a standalone tool. It requires openbb-core as its only runtime dependency and supports modern Python versions (3.10 through 3.14). The extension is actively maintained and carries an AGPL-3.0-only license, which imposes copyleft obligations on derivative works.

Use it for:

- Retrieve cryptocurrency price, volume, and market data for analysis or trading applications
- Build financial dashboards or reporting tools that include real-time or historical crypto market information
- Integrate crypto data feeds into quantitative research or backtesting workflows via the OpenBB Platform
- Develop automated monitoring or alerting systems for cryptocurrency market movements
- Access standardized crypto data through a unified API rather than managing multiple exchange or data provider connections

## Worth the install?

AI-flagged interpretation of the facts above — verify before relying.

Provides cryptocurrency data retrieval commands as an extension to the OpenBB Platform, enabling programmatic access to crypto market data through a unified interface.

Yes, if you are already using the OpenBB Platform and need cryptocurrency data access. The package has low installation friction, active maintenance, and no known vulnerabilities. The AGPL-3.0 license is a significant constraint for proprietary or closed-source projects—verify compatibility with your licensing model before adopting. Confirm that openbb-core's data sources and coverage meet your specific crypto data needs.

## Install

pip install openbb-crypto
uv add openbb-crypto
poetry add openbb-crypto

## Installing openbb-crypto

Before you install: Low installation friction with a single runtime dependency (openbb-core). Active maintenance status with a release 80 days ago. Supports current Python versions (3.10–3.14).

License in practice: Licensed under AGPL-3.0-only, which requires that any modifications or derivative works using this package must also be released under the same license and have their source code made available.

Quickstart:

pip install openbb-crypto

from openbb_core import OpenBB
# Instantiate and call crypto data commands via the extension

Requires openbb-core to be installed and configured; may require API credentials depending on data source requirements.

Verify before relying:

- Specific cryptocurrency data sources and coverage (which exchanges, assets, or data types are supported)
- Rate limits or API quotas for data retrieval
- Whether openbb-core requires additional configuration or API keys for crypto data access

## Package facts

- License: AGPL-3.0-only (agpl)
- Python support: supports_current
- Install friction: low
- Maintenance: active
- Downloads: 87.6K/month (top 15,000 on PyPI)
- Known vulnerabilities: none known

## Tags

crypto data retrieval, cryptocurrency market data, openbb crypto extension, digital asset data api, blockchain data access, crypto price and market data, openbb platform extension, crypto-data, openbb-extension, financial-data

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