Why does the Binance marketplace show Bitcoin data since May 2018 only, and not further back, even though Bitcoin was listed before that on Binance and my algo states starting date of 1-1-2000 ?
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Why does the Binance marketplace show Bitcoin data since May 2018 only, and not further back, even though Bitcoin was listed before that on Binance and my algo states starting date of 1-1-2000 ?
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Mia Alissi
The discrepancy you're experiencing might be due to the specific dataset you're using. For instance, the Binance Crypto Price Data by CoinAPI, which provides Cryptocurrency price and volume data points, starts in July 2017. Similarly, the Binance US Crypto Price Data by CoinAPI starts in October 2019. These datasets are created by monitoring the trading activity on Binance and Binance US respectively.
If you're using one of these datasets, it would explain why you're not seeing data prior to their start dates, even though Bitcoin was listed before that on Binance.
If you're using a different dataset, it's possible that there might be some specific symbols that don't have data available until a certain date. This could be due to various reasons such as the company not being public until that year, or data quality issues that prevent earlier data from being used.
Also, keep in mind that QuantConnect timestamps data to the time when the period ends, which might differ from other platforms that timestamp to the beginning of the candle. This could potentially cause some discrepancies when comparing data across different platforms.
Here is an example of how to request data from the Binance Crypto Price dataset in Python:
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QuantSisu
The material on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy, or a recommendation or endorsement for any security or strategy, nor does it constitute an offer to provide investment advisory services by QuantConnect. In addition, the material offers no opinion with respect to the suitability of any security or specific investment. QuantConnect makes no guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of the views expressed in the website. The views are subject to change, and may have become unreliable for various reasons, including changes in market conditions or economic circumstances. All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. You should consult with an investment professional before making any investment decisions.
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