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Bitcoin price tracker with real-time data built with React
https://github.com/apiverve/crypto-tracker-react-tutorial
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Bitcoin price tracker with real-time data built with React
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/apiverve/crypto-tracker-react-tutorial
- Owner: apiverve
- License: mit
- Created: 2026-02-16T06:23:26.000Z (4 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-02-16T07:40:26.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-02-16T14:17:28.333Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: apiverve, bitcoin, crypto-tracker, cryptocurrency, finance, price-tracker, react, tutorial
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: https://apiverve.com/marketplace/bitcoin
- Size: 17.6 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# Crypto Tracker | APIVerve API Tutorial
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[](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/bitcoin?utm_source=github&utm_medium=tutorial&utm_campaign=crypto-tracker-react-tutorial)
A sleek Bitcoin price tracker built with React. View real-time price, market cap, 24h volume, and price changes in multiple currencies.
---
### Get Your Free API Key
This tutorial requires an APIVerve API key. **[Sign up free](https://dashboard.apiverve.com?utm_source=github&utm_medium=tutorial&utm_campaign=crypto-tracker-react-tutorial)** - no credit card required.
---
## Features
- Real-time Bitcoin price data
- Support for 8 currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, etc.)
- 24h price change with color indicators
- Market cap and trading volume
- Last updated timestamp
- Auto-refresh every 60 seconds
- Dark theme crypto-style UI
- Built with React 18 and Vite
## Quick Start
1. **Clone this repository**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/apiverve/crypto-tracker-react-tutorial.git
cd crypto-tracker-react-tutorial
```
2. **Install dependencies**
```bash
npm install
```
3. **Add your API key**
Open `.env` and add your API key:
```
VITE_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
```
4. **Start the development server**
```bash
npm run dev
```
5. **Open in browser**
Visit http://localhost:5173 and track Bitcoin!
## Project Structure
```
crypto-tracker-react-tutorial/
├── src/
│ ├── App.jsx # Main React component
│ ├── App.css # Styles
│ └── main.jsx # Entry point
├── index.html # HTML template
├── package.json # Dependencies
├── vite.config.js # Vite configuration
├── .env # Environment variables (add your API key)
├── screenshot.jpg # Preview image
├── LICENSE # MIT license
├── .gitignore # Git ignore rules
└── README.md # This file
```
## How It Works
1. App loads and fetches current Bitcoin price
2. User can switch between currencies
3. Data auto-refreshes every 60 seconds
4. Price changes are color-coded (green/red)
5. Large numbers are formatted (1.2T, 45.6B, etc.)
### The API Call
```javascript
const response = await fetch(`${API_URL}?currency=USD`, {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'x-api-key': API_KEY
}
});
```
## API Reference
**Endpoint:** `GET https://api.apiverve.com/v1/bitcoin`
**Query Parameters:**
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `currency` | string | No | Currency code (default: USD) |
**Example Response:**
```json
{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": {
"currency": "USD",
"price": 97250.43,
"marketCap": 1928000000000,
"volume24h": 35420000000,
"change24h": -1.52,
"lastUpdated": "2026-02-07T12:00:00.000Z"
}
}
```
## Supported Currencies
| Code | Currency |
|------|----------|
| USD | US Dollar |
| EUR | Euro |
| GBP | British Pound |
| JPY | Japanese Yen |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar |
| AUD | Australian Dollar |
| CHF | Swiss Franc |
| CNY | Chinese Yuan |
## Customization Ideas
- Add more cryptocurrencies (Ethereum, etc.)
- Add price alerts/notifications
- Add historical price charts
- Save favorite currency to localStorage
- Add portfolio tracking
- Implement price predictions
## Related APIs
Explore more APIs at [APIVerve](https://apiverve.com/marketplace?utm_source=github&utm_medium=tutorial&utm_campaign=crypto-tracker-react-tutorial):
- [Ethereum Price](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/ethereum?utm_source=github&utm_medium=tutorial&utm_campaign=crypto-tracker-react-tutorial) - Track Ethereum prices
- [Exchange Rate](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/exchangerate?utm_source=github&utm_medium=tutorial&utm_campaign=crypto-tracker-react-tutorial) - Currency conversion
- [Gold Price](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/goldprice?utm_source=github&utm_medium=tutorial&utm_campaign=crypto-tracker-react-tutorial) - Track gold prices
## Free Plan Note
This tutorial works with the free APIVerve plan. Some APIs may have:
- **Locked fields**: Premium response fields return `null` on free plans
- **Ignored parameters**: Some optional parameters require a paid plan
The API response includes a `premium` object when limitations apply. [Upgrade anytime](https://dashboard.apiverve.com/plans) to unlock all features.
## License
MIT - see [LICENSE](LICENSE)
## Links
- [Get API Key](https://dashboard.apiverve.com?utm_source=github&utm_medium=tutorial&utm_campaign=crypto-tracker-react-tutorial) - Sign up free
- [APIVerve Marketplace](https://apiverve.com/marketplace?utm_source=github&utm_medium=tutorial&utm_campaign=crypto-tracker-react-tutorial) - Browse 300+ APIs
- [Bitcoin API](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/bitcoin?utm_source=github&utm_medium=tutorial&utm_campaign=crypto-tracker-react-tutorial) - API details