# Kraken Scraper (`publicmoney/kraken-scraper`) Actor

Extract live Kraken spot prices for any pair with no API key: last trade, best bid and ask, 24h high, low and volume, the day opening price and the trade count. Fiat pairs work directly. Export data, run via API, schedule and monitor runs, or integrate with other tools.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/publicmoney/kraken-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Public Money](https://apify.com/publicmoney) (Apify)
- **Categories:** Business
- **Stats:** 4 total users, 3 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars

## Pricing

from $1.00 / 1,000 records

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

- **AI agents and MCP clients** — the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use).
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- **Any other language** — the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).

# README

Kraken publishes a public ticker, but its own asset codes are the catch: Bitcoin is `XBT`, not `BTC`, and pairs come back as `XXBTZUSD`. This Actor takes the pair the way you write it, reads the public ticker, and returns one structured record: last trade, best bid and ask, 24h high, low and volume, and the day opening price.

### What it does

- Returns **one record per requested pair**, in order. A pair Kraken does not list comes back with `status: "failed"` and a reason.
- Handles **Kraken's asset codes for you**. Send `BTC/USD` and the Actor resolves it to Kraken's own pair name, keeping your input in `requested` and Kraken's in `symbol`.
- Carries the **day opening price** next to the 24h window, which is the reference Kraken's own interface shows.
- Quotes most pairs in **USD and EUR**, not just USDT, so fiat pairs work directly.
- Needs **no API key**. The public ticker is unsigned.
- Stamps every record with `validFrom`, Kraken's own exchange time for that tick.

### Use cases

| You need to | How this Actor does it |
| --- | --- |
| Price a portfolio in fiat | Pass `BTC/USD` or `ETH/EUR` and skip the stablecoin conversion |
| Watch the spread on a pair | Subtract `bid` from `ask` on each run and alert on a widening book |
| Compare venues for the same pair | Run this next to the Binance, Bybit, OKX or Coinbase Actor and diff `value` at `validFrom` |
| Measure the move since the open | Compare `value` against `openPrice` on each run |
| Feed a trading agent | Call the Actor over MCP and let the model ask for the pair it needs |
| Build your own candles | Schedule the run and let the dataset accumulate one row per pair per run |

### Quick start

1. Click **Try for free**.
2. Add your pairs, one per line, as `BASE/QUOTE`: `BTC/USD`, `ETH/EUR`, `SOL/USD`. Write `BTC`, not Kraken's `XBT`, and the Actor converts.
3. Click **Start**. Rows appear within seconds.
4. Export as JSON, CSV, Excel or XML, or read the dataset over the API.

### Input

| Field | Type | Default | What it controls |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `pairs` | array | `BTC/USD, ETH/USD` | Trading pairs to read, written BASE/QUOTE. Slashes are optional and case does not matter. |
| `maxItems` | integer | `0` | Caps how many pairs are read. `0` reads them all |

```json
{
    "pairs": [
        "BTC/USD",
        "ETH/EUR",
        "SOL/USD"
    ],
    "maxItems": 0
}
```

### Output

One dataset item per pair. Fields Kraken does not publish are dropped rather than returned as `null`.

| Field group | Fields |
| --- | --- |
| Identity | `status`, `requested`, `symbol`, `currency`, `url` |
| Price | `value`, `bid`, `ask` |
| 24 hour window | `high24h`, `low24h`, `baseVolume24h` |
| Timing | `validFrom`, `scrapedAt` |
| Session | `openPrice`, `trades24h` |

```json
{
    "status": "ok",
    "requested": "BTC/USD",
    "symbol": "XXBTZUSD",
    "currency": "USD",
    "value": 104198.7,
    "bid": 104198.6,
    "ask": 104198.7,
    "high24h": 106512.0,
    "low24h": 103098.1,
    "baseVolume24h": 1284.55,
    "openPrice": 105877.4,
    "trades24h": 41208,
    "validFrom": "2026-09-04T20:00:01.000Z"
}
```

### Integrations

Run it over the API and get the rows back in one call:

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/publicmoney~kraken-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"pairs": ["BTC/USD", "ETH/EUR", "SOL/USD"], "maxItems": 0}'
```

From Python:

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_TOKEN")
run = client.actor("publicmoney/kraken-scraper").call(run_input={"pairs": ["BTC/USD", "ETH/EUR", "SOL/USD"], "maxItems": 0})
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item["symbol"], item["value"], item["validFrom"])
```

Give an AI agent the Actor over MCP:

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?actors=publicmoney/kraken-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

Schedules run it on any cron, webhooks fire when a run finishes, and platform integrations push the
dataset to Google Sheets, Slack, Airtable, Zapier or your own endpoint.

### Cost

Pay per event, so you pay for records rather than compute time.

| Event | Free tier | Top volume tier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record with data | $0.002 | $0.0007 |
| Actor start | $0.00005 per GB | Same |

A record that returned no data is published as a failure row and is **never charged**. Six volume tiers apply, so the per-record price falls with monthly volume.

### Troubleshooting

| Issue | Solution |
| --- | --- |
| One pair returns `failed`, the rest are fine | That pair is not listed on this exchange, or the quote asset is wrong. Check it on the exchange first. |
| `symbol` looks nothing like what I sent | That is Kraken's own pair name. `BTC/USD` is `XXBTZUSD` to Kraken, and `requested` keeps your version. |
| I sent `XBT/USD` and it failed | Send `BTC/USD`. The Actor does the translation, so give it the common ticker. |
| A fiat pair is missing | Kraken does not list every base against every fiat. Check the pair on Kraken first. |
| `value` looks behind another exchange | Read `validFrom`. It is the exchange's own timestamp for that tick, so two venues legitimately differ. Prices are spot, not aggregated. |

### FAQ

#### Does the Kraken API need an API key?

Account and trading endpoints do. The public ticker does not, which is what this Actor reads.

#### Why does Kraken call Bitcoin XBT?

XBT is the ISO-style code for Bitcoin and Kraken uses it internally. You can send `BTC` and the Actor resolves it, then reports Kraken's own name in `symbol`.

#### Is this the real-time Kraken price?

It is the last trade Kraken published at `validFrom`, read live on each run. It is not a stream, so for tick-by-tick data use a websocket. For a price every minute or every hour, schedule the Actor.

#### Does it return Kraken candles or historical prices?

No. Each record is the current ticker. To build a series, schedule the Actor and let the dataset accumulate one row per pair per run, each stamped with `validFrom`.

#### Can I price in EUR or GBP?

Yes, for the pairs Kraken lists in that fiat. Kraken quotes far more fiat pairs than the USDT-only venues, so `ETH/EUR` works directly.

#### Do I need a Kraken API key?

No. You need an Apify token to call the Actor over the API. No Kraken credential is involved anywhere.

#### Can I get this data in Python?

Yes, with the `apify-client` package as shown above. It returns parsed JSON, so there is no HTML or response handling on your side.

#### Can I get the data into Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. Export the dataset as XLSX or CSV, or connect the Google Sheets integration so each run appends to a sheet.

#### Can an AI agent call this Actor?

Yes. Add it to an MCP client with the config above and the model can request what it needs on its own. Every record is flat JSON with named fields, so no post-processing is needed.

#### Is it legal to scrape Kraken?

This Actor reads public Kraken data that needs no login and collects no personal data. Scraping public data is generally lawful, and how you store, redistribute or act on market data is governed by your own agreements and local rules. Take your own legal advice for your use case.

### Changelog

- **0.0.2** Added the day opening price and the 24h trade count.
- **0.0.1** First release. Spot ticker for any listed pair.

### Feedback

Found a field Kraken publishes that this Actor misses, or an input it rejects? Open an issue on the Issues tab with the input and what you expected. A daily test runs every Actor in the fleet against live sources, so parser fixes ship fast.

# Actor input Schema

## `pairs` (type: `array`):

Kraken spot pairs to read, one per line, written BASE/QUOTE. Use the common ticker and not Kraken's own asset codes: send 'BTC/USD' rather than 'XBT/USD' and the Actor resolves it. Kraken quotes many fiat pairs, so EUR and GBP work directly. Examples: 'BTC/USD', 'ETH/USD', 'SOL/USD', 'ETH/EUR'. Default is 'BTC/USD', 'ETH/USD'.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of pairs to read, counted from the top of the list. Use it to cap spend on a long list without editing the list itself. Examples: 10, 50, 200. Default is 0, which reads every pair given.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "pairs": [
    "BTC/USD",
    "ETH/USD"
  ],
  "maxItems": 0
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

One item per requested input, in the default dataset.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "pairs": [
        "BTC/USD",
        "ETH/USD"
    ],
    "maxItems": 0
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("publicmoney/kraken-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "pairs": [
        "BTC/USD",
        "ETH/USD",
    ],
    "maxItems": 0,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("publicmoney/kraken-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "pairs": [
    "BTC/USD",
    "ETH/USD"
  ],
  "maxItems": 0
}' |
apify call publicmoney/kraken-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,publicmoney/kraken-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/Wuprb4hfsptQ79vl3/builds/vgxm5ylq93E2kVcIR/openapi.json