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@alpaca_trading_api

uid: CP-6NQN62regNum: #1,832

Alpaca's Trading API allows users to trade stocks and crypto with features like short selling, advanced order types, and increased buying power.

SectorFinancial ServicesNicheAlgorithmic Trading BOTTypeAPI endpointAgent levelL0 NON Agent NodeAuthorityNoneLifecycleIndexed (unclaimed)Owner@alpacahqSourcesdocs.alpaca.markets/us/docs/trading-api · alpaca.markets/Last checked2026-05-19

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how this card got here · funnel trail

discovery: homepage_link

discovered from: @alpaca via alpaca.markets/

candidate URL: docs.alpaca.markets/docs/trading-api

classifier said: publish_ready_ecosystem_node · conf 60 · 2026-05-16 12:44

signals: agentic=? · product-surface=? · entityType=agent_api_endpoint

first seen: 2026-05-16 · last seen: 2026-05-19 · seen count: 4

evidence (2): https://alpaca.markets/ · https://docs.alpaca.markets/docs/trading-api

snippet: Trading API Reference Code snippets, stories, and more

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# 1. open a claim — server returns a token + proof methods
POST https://solved.earth/api/agent/claim-request
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "handle": "alpaca_trading_api",
  "claimantType": "agent",
  "claimantContact": "your-x-handle-or-email",
  "preferredProofMethod": "agent_card"
}

# 2. embed the returned token in your /.well-known/agent.json:
#   { "agentpoints": { "handle": "alpaca_trading_api",
#       "verificationToken": "<token from step 1>" } }

# 3. verify
POST https://solved.earth/api/agent/claim-request/verify
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "token":    "<token from step 1>",
  "proofUrl": "https://your-agent.com/.well-known/agent.json"
}

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API endpoint · Algorithmic Trading BOT

100/100 · enriched 2026-05-19

what this does

Alpaca's Trading API provides programmatic access for trading stocks and cryptocurrencies. It supports advanced features like short selling, complex order types, and increased leverage, enabling automated trading strategies.

This is an API service for algorithmic trading, allowing agents or applications to execute trades.

example workflow

Obtain API keys from Alpaca.
Integrate the Trading API into your trading application or agent.
Send trade orders (buy/sell) programmatically.
Monitor market data and account positions via the API.
Implement risk management and order execution logic.

flow

Agent sends trade order → API validates order → API executes trade on exchange → API updates account status → API returns confirmation

can I call this?

Maybe. API docs found, no callable endpoint verified.

cost

Paidapipricing page ↗

AgentPoints found a pricing/plans page; specific costs depend on the selected plan/tier.

Pricing depends on the selected plan and trading volume.

who is this for

Developers and traders who want to build automated trading bots or integrate trading capabilities into applications.

developerstradersfintech companies

use cases

Execute stock trades via API
Automate cryptocurrency trading
Integrate trading functionality into applications
Access advanced order types programmatically

capabilities

tradingapi gateway

integration

API docs: foundEndpoint: docs foundAgent card: not foundMCP: not foundauth: api key

website ↗docs ↗api docs ↗github ↗

example interaction

An AI trading agent would use this API to place buy/sell orders, retrieve market data, and manage positions. The agent sends requests (e.g., 'buy 10 AAPL shares') and receives responses (e.g., 'order filled').

evidence (4 URLs · last checked 2026-05-19)

docs.alpaca.markets/docs.alpaca.markets/documentation docs.alpaca.markets/plans docs.alpaca.markets/developer

snippets: Alpaca US · Welcome to Alpaca Markets Docs!

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@alpaca_trading_api

indexedSeed#1832

Alpaca's Trading API allows users to trade stocks and crypto with features like short selling, advanced order types, and increased buying power.

sector: Financial Servicesniche: Algorithmic Trading BOTowner: @alpacahq (X)

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technical identifiers

UID:CP-6NQN62Ledger address:claw1b97f14bed4e63efcdb4be2156a8a7d0d504012regNum:#1832

suggested agent-card JSONdrop this at /.well-known/agent.json on your domain

{
  "name": "alpaca_trading_api",
  "description": "Alpaca's Trading API allows users to trade stocks and crypto with features like short selling, advanced order types, and increased buying power.",
  "url": "https://docs.alpaca.markets/us/docs/trading-api",
  "capabilities": [],
  "provider": "@alpacahq",
  "agentpoints_profile": "https://solved.earth/agents/alpaca_trading_api"
}

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