cPrices

cPrices is a Go-based cryptocurrency price tracking application that retrieves current prices from various exchanges and sends updates via Telegram. It provides an easy way to monitor cryptocurrency prices for users.

Features

• Fetch real-time cryptocurrency prices for multiple currencies.
• Support for multiple cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Solana, etc.
• Sends price updates through a Telegram bot.
• Configurable via environment variables for flexibility.
• Built with Go, leveraging its concurrency and performance features.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Go 1.16 or later
• Git
• A Telegram bot token (create one using BotFather)

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Repository: Open your terminal and run the following command to clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/weakennN/cPrices.git
   cd cPrices
   

2. Install Dependencies: Use Go modules for dependency management. Run:

   go mod tidy
   

3. Create the .env file: In the root of your project, create a file named .env and add the following environment variables:

   SERVER_ADDRESS=         # Address to run the server (e.g., localhost:8080)
   SYMBOLS=                # Comma-separated list of cryptocurrencies (e.g., bitcoin,solana)
   TELEGRAM_BOT_API_TOKEN= # Your Telegram Bot API token
   TELEGRAM_CHAR_ID=       # Your Telegram chat ID where messages will be sent
   
   

4. Run the Application: Use the following command to start the application:

   go run server.go
   

Usage

Once the application is running:

• It will begin fetching prices for the specified cryptocurrencies listed in the SYMBOLS environment variable.
• Updates will be sent through the configured Telegram bot.
• To track different cryptocurrencies, modify the SYMBOLS variable in the .env file.

Note

This bot was created for personal use because I found it tedious to check coin prices on various exchanges manually. It’s also part of my journey in learning and exploring the Go programming language.

Feel free to contribute if you'd like! :)

Feature futures

This section is for me to keep track of what to implement next. 😄

• Configurable quotes: BTC/EUR, BTC/SOL, SOL/ETH
• Configurable rate retrieval intervals: every 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day, etc.
• Charting coin data for specific time periods (also configurable)