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Historical Cryptocurrency Financial Data
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This dataset offers a starting point for detailed analysis into the factors driving cryptocurrency price action and for predicting future movements. It addresses a prevailing lack of understanding regarding the exponential rise of many individual currencies, providing a reliable source for historical price information. The recent surge in interest in cryptocurrencies as a speculative investment vehicle has prompted global discussions, highlighting the importance of such data for quantitative analysis.
Columns
- Currency: The name of the cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin). There are 12 unique currency values in the dataset.
- Date: Refers to the calendar date for each row, covering a 24-hour period from midnight to midnight.
- Open: The price of the currency at the beginning of the day.
- High: The highest recorded trading price of the currency for the day.
- Low: The lowest recorded trading price of the currency for the day.
- Close: The price of the currency at the end of the day.
- Volume: Represents the monetary value of the currency traded within a 24-hour period, denoted in USD.
- Marketcap: Calculated as the circulating supply of a coin multiplied by its price. For example, 100 coins each worth $10 would result in a market capitalisation of $1,000.
Distribution
The data file is in CSV format (
consolidated_coin_data.csv) and is approximately 2.27 MB in size. It comprises 8 columns, with 28.9 thousand valid entries across all fields. The data structure provides daily financial information for each listed cryptocurrency.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Performing detailed analysis to understand what drives cryptocurrency price action and predict future market movements.
- Investigating the correlation between Bitcoin and altcoin prices.
- Determining the average age of top cryptocurrencies by market capitalisation.
- Identifying the best day of the week for buying or selling cryptocurrencies.
- Pinpointing currencies in the top 200 that are less than six months old.
- Analysing which currencies exhibit the most volatility.
- Exploring the impact of trading activities in different global regions, such as Asia, on cryptocurrency prices.
- Any quantitative analysis related to historical cryptocurrency market behaviour.
Coverage
This dataset provides historical financial data for key cryptocurrencies, including 12 unique currency types as observed in the sample. The data was originally scraped from the top 200 coins by market capitalisation and is consolidated to include financial information for the top 10 cryptocurrencies. The time range spans from April 28, 2013, to December 4, 2019. Data updates are expected quarterly.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for financial analysts, data scientists, researchers, and cryptocurrency enthusiasts interested in market trends, investment strategies, and predictive modelling. It is particularly useful for those seeking to gain quantitative insights into cryptocurrency market dynamics, volatility, and historical performance patterns.
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Original Data Source: Historical Cryptocurrency Financial Data
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