[ANNOUNCE] BTCtoX - Rate Converter between BTC and other currencies

[ripper234]

Thanks Ripper, great Job !!

What about adding alternative Criptocurencies like NMC, DVC, I0C, IXC ? Vircurex  https://vircurex.com has a API for that

Good idea, I'll add this when I get a chance - thanks for the feedback.

[Newar]

+1 for the weighted prices from bitcoincharts.

Also, if you don't mind, have a look at http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/ and the functionality the site offers (switching currencies, applyin percentages).

I have no idea how it's done though ;-)


 

[ripper234]

FYI, the service was down for a some time now because OpenExchangeRates.org changed their API (added a requirement for an API key).

I subscribed for a free key, and btctox is up again.
If you use the service, please notify on further disruption.

Ron

[bitcats]

This is out of scope for BTCtoX. I'm not actually getting information about the direct BTC-X exchange rate, but rather going through an intermediary - I'm getting the BTC to USD rate, and then converting USD to all currencies - so I don't have the direct exchange rates.

Could you provide a direct BTC <=> EUR rate instead of going through USD conversion?
=> http://bitcoinpara.de/rates/calc.php

[ripper234]

This is out of scope for BTCtoX. I'm not actually getting information about the direct BTC-X exchange rate, but rather going through an intermediary - I'm getting the BTC to USD rate, and then converting USD to all currencies - so I don't have the direct exchange rates.

Could you provide a direct BTC <=> EUR rate instead of going through USD conversion?
=> http://bitcoinpara.de/rates/calc.php

I don't understand the relevancy of the URL.
The currently support direct conversion at the UI level ... the displayed rate may differ due to arbitrage.
I have no immediate plans to add a more accurate BTC <=> EUR rate.

[ripper234]

But ... you can always submit a pull request (remember, this is open source).