Chaikin A/D Oscillator
Category: Volume · Updated November 2026
The TAAPI.IO Chaikin Oscillator API returns real-time and historical values for the Chaikin A/D Oscillator indicator as JSON, for crypto pairs and US stocks. Send an exchange, symbol and timeframe to get real-time or historical data, with no candles to download and no calculations to maintain.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Endpoint | GET https://v2.taapi.io/indicator/adosc |
| Outputs | value |
| Markets | Binance, Binance Futures, Bybit, Gate.io, Kraken and US stocks |
| Timeframes | 1m to 1w |
| Delivery | REST, bulk and WebSocket |
Get Chaikin Oscillator with one API call
This request returns Chaikin Oscillator for BTCUSDT on 1-hour Binance candles. Add your API key to run it here.
curl -G https://v2.taapi.io/indicator/adosc \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ --data-urlencode "exchange=binance" \ --data-urlencode "symbol=BTCUSDT" \ --data-urlencode "timeframe=1h"
import requests
resp = requests.get(
'https://v2.taapi.io/indicator/adosc',
headers={'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'},
params={'exchange': 'binance', 'symbol': 'BTCUSDT', 'timeframe': '1h'},
)
print(resp.json())const params = new URLSearchParams({"exchange": "binance", "symbol": "BTCUSDT", "timeframe": "1h"});
const res = await fetch(`https://v2.taapi.io/indicator/adosc?${params}`, {
headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' },
});
console.log(await res.json());Chaikin Oscillator API response
This response came from the live API on 9 November 2026. Long lists are shortened here.
{
"value": [-118.04094334586262],
"timestamp": [1794218400]
}| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
value | number[] | Chaikin Oscillator result |
timestamp | integer[] | Unix time of each candle, in seconds |
Chaikin Oscillator API parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
exchange | string | Yes | — | binance, binancefutures, bybit, gateio, kraken or stocks |
symbol | string | Yes | — | Pair or ticker, e.g. BTCUSDT or AAPL |
timeframe | string | Yes | — | 1m 5m 15m 1h 4h 1d 1w |
fastPeriod | integer | No | 3 | Fast Period |
slowPeriod | integer | No | 10 | Slow Period |
results | integer | No | 1 | Number of values to return, or max |
backtrack | integer | No | 0 | Candles to skip from the most recent |
What is Chaikin Oscillator?
The Chaikin Oscillator is the difference between a fast and a slow EMA of the A/D Line, which turns a cumulative line into a momentum reading.
Chaikin Oscillator formula
| Output | Calculation |
|---|---|
| ADOSC | EMA(A/D, fastPeriod) − EMA(A/D, slowPeriod) |
How to read Chaikin Oscillator in your code
| Signal | Meaning | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Accumulation building | Volume flow improving | value > 0 |
| Distribution building | Volume flow deteriorating | value < 0 |
| Bias change | Flow flipped | value changes sign |
Limitations: Values depend on the symbol's volume scale. Nothing on this page is financial advice.
Compare the last two closed Chaikin Oscillator values
Use backtrack=1 to skip the candle still forming, and results=2 to compare the last two closed candles. Arrays run oldest first.
curl -G https://v2.taapi.io/indicator/adosc \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ --data-urlencode "exchange=binance" \ --data-urlencode "symbol=BTCUSDT" \ --data-urlencode "timeframe=1h" \ --data-urlencode "results=2" \ --data-urlencode "backtrack=1"
import requests
resp = requests.get(
'https://v2.taapi.io/indicator/adosc',
headers={'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'},
params={'exchange': 'binance', 'symbol': 'BTCUSDT', 'timeframe': '1h', 'results': 2, 'backtrack': 1},
)
data = resp.json()
prev, last = data['value']
print('value', prev, '->', last)
print('rising' if last > prev else 'falling or flat')Get historical Chaikin Oscillator values
Add results to return a series for backtesting or charting. The last element is the most recent candle.
curl -G https://v2.taapi.io/indicator/adosc \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ --data-urlencode "exchange=binance" \ --data-urlencode "symbol=BTCUSDT" \ --data-urlencode "timeframe=1h" \ --data-urlencode "results=100"
Get Chaikin Oscillator for multiple symbols
Combine Chaikin Oscillator with other indicators in one request. Each exchange, symbol and timeframe combination is one construct: Basic allows 1 per request, Pro 3 and Expert 10.
curl -X POST https://v2.taapi.io/bulk \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"constructs": [
{
"id": "btc_1h",
"exchange": "binance",
"symbol": "BTCUSDT",
"timeframe": "1h",
"indicators": [
{
"id": "adosc",
"indicator": "adosc"
},
{
"id": "rsi",
"indicator": "rsi"
}
]
}
]
}'Stream Chaikin Oscillator in real time
Subscribe over WebSocket to receive new values every 5 seconds while the candle is forming. Streaming supports 1m, 5m, 15m and 1h, and uses interval where REST uses timeframe.
{
"type": "subscribe",
"id": "adosc",
"exchange": "binance",
"symbol": "BTCUSDT",
"interval": "1m",
"indicator": "adosc"
}Chaikin Oscillator API FAQ
What does the Chaikin Oscillator API return?
It returns value, plus a timestamp for the request. Results are JSON.
Is the latest Chaikin Oscillator value final?
No. The newest value belongs to the candle still forming and can change until it closes. Add backtrack=1 to read the last closed candle.
Which Chaikin Oscillator settings can I change?
You can set fastPeriod, slowPeriod. See the parameters table above for defaults.
Can I get Chaikin Oscillator for US stocks?
Yes. Use exchange=stocks with a ticker such as AAPL. US stocks are included on the Pro plan and above.
Related indicators
See the full list of indicators, or start for free.