> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.caladan.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.caladan.io/overview/readme.md).

# Caladan API

At [Caladan](https://caladan.xyz/), we believe that accessing digital asset liquidity should be seamless, fast, and tailored. Our Caladan API is built for crypto prime brokers, custodians with active trading desks, broker-dealers and neobrokers embedding crypto, RFQ-enabled exchanges, FX brokers adding crypto execution, and on/off-ramp providers.

This site describes the **Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocol** used by Caladan’s liquidity taker gateway with no-touch bilateral spot trading (perpetuals coming soon). The Caladan API ensures low latency, deterministic execution, and consistent market access.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th></th><th valign="top"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Effortless Connectivity</strong></p><p>Seamless integration built for automated trading desks via industry-standard FIX API (4.4, 5.0SP2) or leading partners including Talos, CrossX, and Finery Markets.</p></td><td valign="top"><p><strong>100+ Tokens</strong></p><p>Our list of supported tokens continuously evolves to meet evolving market demand, and we welcome requests for new listings.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>99.9% Uptime</strong></p><p>Experience uninterrupted access to live market data through an API engineered for consistent performance.</p></td><td valign="top"><p><strong>Spot, Swaps, and CFDs</strong></p><p>Executable streaming price for spot, swaps, and CFDs.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>24/7 Global Market Access</strong></p><p>Quote, trade, and settle around the clock. Our infrastructure supports continuous execution across time zones and market conditions.</p></td><td valign="top"><p><strong>Multiple Settlement Options</strong></p><p>Flexible 24/5 settlement in a range of stablecoins and fiat currencies. Settle via fiat with Customers Bank (CUBIX), or settle via crypto with BitGo (Go Network). </p></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Learn how to make your first trade

The **Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocol** enables bi-directional electronic messaging between clients and Caladan. You can learn more about the protocol at the official FIX Trading Community website [here](https://www.fixtrading.org). Our API reference describes the interactions necessary to connect via FIX, covering trading flows, message types, and best practices.

Explore the API reference and step-by-step guides to execute your first trade.

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