Developers

Build crypto into your product

Cape Crypto gives developers a fast, secure REST API to trade, move and manage crypto — backed by a fully licensed South African exchange.

Everything you need to integrate

A single REST API for the full lifecycle — accounts, funding, trading and market data. Authenticated with HMAC-signed requests over api.capecrypto.com.

REST API

Clean, predictable JSON endpoints for instant buy, exchange trading, deposits and withdrawals.

Secure authentication

HMAC-signed requests with per-key access controls. Your secrets never leave your server.

Real-time market data

Live order books, tickers and trade history across BTC, ETH, XRP and USDT markets.

Account management

Programmatically manage balances, funding sources and transaction history for your account.

Webhooks

Subscribe to deposit, withdrawal and trade events so your systems react the moment they happen.

Licensed & compliant

Built on a fully licensed FSP exchange (FSP No. 53746) with KYC and Travel Rule handled for you.

GET /api/v2/markets
GET /api/v2/markets/{market}/order-book
GET /api/v2/account/balances
POST /api/v2/orders
POST /api/v2/withdraws

Start building today

Read the full API reference, then create an account to generate your keys.