WebSocket Streaming API — Live Quotes, No Polling
wss://tickatlas.com/ws/v1/quotes streams M1 bid/ask data for subscribed symbols. Authenticate, subscribe, receive — no polling, no rate-limit gymnastics.
No credit card. $2.50 PAYG credit on sign up.
One Request. Instant Data.
const ws = new WebSocket("wss://tickatlas.com/ws/v1/quotes");
ws.onopen = () => {
ws.send(JSON.stringify({ action: "auth", key: "YOUR_API_KEY" }));
};
ws.onmessage = (event) => {
const msg = JSON.parse(event.data);
if (msg.type === "authenticated") {
ws.send(JSON.stringify({ action: "subscribe", symbols: ["EURUSD", "XAUUSD"] }));
} else if (msg.type === "quote") {
const q = msg.data;
console.log(q.symbol, "bid=" + q.bid, "ask=" + q.ask);
}
};Why Use TickAtlas?
Pre-Calculated, Sub-100ms
Indicator values are computed server-side on every new candle. Your app queries the result — no TA library, no candle history needed.
7 Timeframes
M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1 — the same endpoint serves scalpers and position traders alike.
Forex, Crypto, Commodities
EURUSD, GBPUSD, XAUUSD, BTCUSD, USDJPY — data available for all symbols active on connected broker terminals.
Plug into any stack
- ChatGPT Custom GPTs
- Claude Tools
- Python / pandas
- Node.js
- Discord bots
- Slack webhooks
- n8n
- Zapier
- Google Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions
Why M1 data only — not tick-by-tick?
M1 (1-minute) candle closes give you reliable OHLCV snapshots without the noise and bandwidth cost of raw ticks. For most algorithmic strategies, M1 is the fastest actionable timeframe. If you need tick-level data between candles, the REST /v1/ticks endpoint is available on all plans.
What happens if I disconnect?
You stop receiving data and stop being charged credits. When you reconnect, authenticate again and resubscribe. There is no message replay — you pick up from the next available quote.
What if my daily quota runs out?
The server sends a quota_exceeded error and stops pushing quotes. Your connection stays open but idle. Credits reset at midnight UTC, or you can upgrade your plan for a higher daily quota.
Can I open multiple connections?
Yes, up to 2 concurrent WebSocket connections per API key. If you try to open a third, the server rejects it with a connection_limit error.
How does billing work exactly?
Each price quote pushed to your connection costs credits from your daily quota — 5 credits on Starter, 4 on Pro, 3 on Enterprise. If you subscribe to 5 symbols and each updates once per minute, that is roughly 300 pushes/hour. On Starter at 5 credits each, that is 1,500 credits/hour.
Can I use REST as a fallback?
Yes. The /v1/quotes REST endpoint returns the same data. If your WebSocket connection is unavailable, poll the REST endpoint at your desired interval. Many users keep a REST fallback in their reconnection logic.
Start Building in 5 Minutes
Sign up, grab your API key, make your first request.
Every new account gets $2.50 in free PAYG credits. No card required.