Crypto Price Tracker

Project Description

This Python script fetches and displays real-time cryptocurrency prices for a list of popular cryptocurrencies in various currencies (BTC, USD, EUR, and INR). The data is presented in a visually appealing table using the rich library.

Features

• Fetch Cryptocurrency Data: Retrieves the latest prices for multiple cryptocurrencies using the CryptoCompare API.
• Multi-Currency Support: Displays prices in Bitcoin (BTC), US Dollars (USD), Euros (EUR), and Indian Rupees (INR).
• Rich Table Display: Utilizes the rich library to format and display data in a styled table with clear visuals.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7 or higher
• Install the required libraries using:

  pip install requests rich

Usage

1. Clone or download the script.
2. Replace the key variable with your own API key from CryptoCompare.
3. Run the script:

   python crypto_tracker.py

4. View the cryptocurrency prices in a formatted table output.

Example Output

A visually styled table of cryptocurrency prices with columns for:

• Cryptocurrency name
• Prices in BTC, USD, EUR, and INR

Notes

• Ensure your API key has sufficient access to fetch data.
• Modify the cryptos and currencies variables as needed to customize the list of cryptocurrencies and target currencies.

Credits

• API Source: CryptoCompare
• Libraries Used:
  • requests for API calls
  • rich for table styling and console output