Getting Started with Alpaca
Examples New to Alpaca? Get started here! Posts here will be geared to newbies and those who are just getting started on using the Alpaca API. All content posted in the How To category are moderated.
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Crypto Trading Q+A
How do I apply for cryptocurrency trading on Alpaca? If you already have an account with Alpaca, go to the Account Configurations and switch the toggle next to ‘Crypto trading’. What cryptocurrencies can I trade on Alp… |
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6 | 661 | November 28, 2021 |
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Getting Started (Alpaca Securities LLC)
Q - What are the requirements to apply for an Alpaca brokerage account as a U.S. resident? For a U.S. resident to apply for an Alpaca account, you must meet the following requirements: Be at least 18 years old, Have a… |
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1 | 11056 | August 13, 2020 |
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Document & Taxes
Q - What is a wash sale? The IRS does not allow you to deduct losses from sales or trades of stock or securities in a wash sale unless the loss was incurred in the ordinary course of your business as a dealer in stock or… |
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1 | 4686 | August 10, 2020 |
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Bank Transfers Information
Q - Does Alpaca require a minimum deposit? No, there are no account minimums for individual live brokerage accounts (both US Tax Resident and Non-US Tax Resident) For business entities globally (invite-only beta for bu… |
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2 | 7018 | May 3, 2021 |
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Pricing and fees
Q - Does Alpaca charge fees to transfer money in or out of my account? No, Alpaca does not charge a fee to deposit or withdraw funds via Automated Clearing House (ACH), or to deposit funds via non-ACH and wire transfers.… |
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8 | 15466 | September 14, 2021 |
| High Frequency Trading Bot For Crypto |
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2 | 37 | December 3, 2021 |
| Can't start because of a Error |
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2 | 26 | December 2, 2021 |
| Depositing Crypto...? |
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1 | 21 | December 2, 2021 |
| Analyze Data and Trade Stocks Through Your Browser Using Google Colab and Alpaca API |
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15 | 11596 | November 25, 2021 |
| How to close a streaming connection? |
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0 | 21 | November 23, 2021 |
| American in Germany - W9 |
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0 | 26 | November 21, 2021 |
| error: crypto orders not allowed |
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0 | 38 | November 19, 2021 |
| How to get the 'APCA_API_KEY_ID' and then 'APCA_API_SECRET_KEY'? |
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3 | 375 | November 18, 2021 |
| Can't create individual account in Canada |
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1 | 66 | November 15, 2021 |
| {'code': 40110000, 'message': 'request is not authorized'} |
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0 | 44 | November 15, 2021 |
| Cannot access Paper trading account Online |
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2 | 83 | November 14, 2021 |
| Withdraw money after the original bank account is closed |
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0 | 37 | November 11, 2021 |
| Can't register to live trading |
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1 | 61 | November 10, 2021 |
| My country is not on the list |
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0 | 53 | November 9, 2021 |
| Where can I see my PDT count |
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0 | 41 | November 8, 2021 |
| Why is my buying power zero when I have cash for trading? |
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0 | 36 | November 3, 2021 |
| Non-existent customer support |
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2 | 157 | November 1, 2021 |
| Creating a new topics . what can I do to move on |
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0 | 29 | November 1, 2021 |
| Websocket Connection Rejected Paid subscription - 500 |
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0 | 40 | November 1, 2021 |
| Hire Python Developer for Long/Short Position Sizing |
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3 | 218 | October 27, 2021 |
| Can non-US citizen develop US stock trading app (like Robinhood) for US citizens using Alpaca? |
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1 | 72 | October 26, 2021 |
| Need more timeframes |
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4 | 103 | October 23, 2021 |
| I can´t verify my identity |
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0 | 28 | October 21, 2021 |
| How to open account for non us resident |
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1 | 306 | October 21, 2021 |
| Confusion on profit/loss and position before moving to Live from Paper trading |
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0 | 51 | October 20, 2021 |