Why Crypto Payments for a Trading API?
If you are building trading bots and analyzing crypto markets, paying for your tools with crypto makes practical sense. No bank intermediaries, no cross-border fees, and no need to share traditional financial details. TickAtlas accepts cryptocurrency payments through NOWPayments for all subscription plans.
Supported Cryptocurrencies
BTC
Bitcoin
ETH
Ethereum
USDT
Tether (TRC-20/ERC-20)
USDC
USD Coin
LTC
Litecoin
100+
Other coins via NOWPayments
How the Payment Flow Works
- Choose your plan on the pricing page (Starter, Pro, or Enterprise).
- Select cryptocurrency as your payment method. Choose BTC, ETH, USDT, or any supported coin.
- Send the payment to the displayed wallet address. The amount is calculated at the current exchange rate with a 15-minute payment window.
- Automatic activation. Once the transaction is confirmed on-chain, your API key is activated immediately. No manual review needed.
One-Time vs Recurring Payments
Credit-Based (One-Time)
Pay for a specific number of API credits. No recurring commitment. Credits never expire. Best for testing or irregular usage.
// Payment confirmation webhook
{
"payment_status": "confirmed",
"pay_amount": 0.0015,
"pay_currency": "btc",
"credits_added": 50000
}Subscription (Recurring)
Monthly auto-renewal via NOWPayments recurring billing. You approve the subscription once and it renews automatically.
// Subscription confirmation
{
"subscription_status": "active",
"plan": "pro",
"next_billing": "2026-04-28",
"pay_currency": "eth"
}Verifying Your Payment Programmatically
After payment, you can verify your account status and remaining credits through the API:
import requests
API_KEY = "your_api_key_here"
BASE_URL = "https://tickatlas.com/v1"
# Check account status after payment
resp = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/monitor/account", headers={
"X-API-Key": API_KEY
})
account = resp.json()["data"]
print(f"Plan: {account['plan']}")
print(account["prepaid_credits"], account["daily_used"], account["daily_quota"])Tips for Crypto Payments
Use Stablecoins for Predictable Pricing
If you want to avoid exchange rate fluctuations during the payment window, use USDT or USDC. The amount you send equals the plan price exactly.
Check Gas Fees
Ethereum gas fees can be significant for small payments. For plans under $50, consider using LTC, TRC-20 USDT, or Bitcoin Lightning (where available) for lower fees.
Save the Transaction ID
Keep your blockchain transaction ID as a receipt. If there is any issue with activation, the transaction ID is all you need for support resolution.
Pricing Plans
Annual billing saves 20%. See the full pricing page for the complete plan comparison.
Further Reading
Run this against live data.
Every account starts pay-as-you-go with $2.50 of credit and no card. Paste the key into the samples above and the requests work unchanged.