Index of Lowest Value
Category: Math · Updated November 2026
The TAAPI.IO Index of Lowest Value API returns real-time and historical values for the Index of Minimum math function 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/minindex |
| Outputs | value |
| Markets | Binance, Binance Futures, Bybit, Gate.io, Kraken and US stocks |
| Timeframes | 1m to 1w |
| Delivery | REST, bulk and WebSocket |
Get Index of Lowest Value with one API call
This request returns Index of Lowest Value for BTCUSDT on 1-hour Binance candles. Add your API key to run it here.
curl -G https://v2.taapi.io/indicator/minindex \ -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/minindex',
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/minindex?${params}`, {
headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' },
});
console.log(await res.json());Index of Lowest Value API response
This response came from the live API on 9 November 2026. Long lists are shortened here.
{
"value": [1996],
"timestamp": [1794218400]
}| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
value | number[] | Index of Lowest Value result |
timestamp | integer[] | Unix time of each candle, in seconds |
Index of Lowest Value 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 |
period | integer | No | 30 | Time 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 Index of Lowest Value?
Index of Lowest Value is a math function that returns the position of the lowest close in the window. On TAAPI.IO it runs on the candles you request, so you can get the result without doing the calculation on your side.
Index of Lowest Value formula
| Output | Calculation |
|---|---|
| Output | index of min(x) over n |
How to read Index of Lowest Value in your code
| Signal | Meaning | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Result | Function output for the candle | value |
Limitations: It reports an index in the underlying series, not a price. Nothing on this page is financial advice.
Compare the last two closed Index of Lowest Value 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/minindex \ -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/minindex',
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 Index of Lowest Value 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/minindex \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ --data-urlencode "exchange=binance" \ --data-urlencode "symbol=BTCUSDT" \ --data-urlencode "timeframe=1h" \ --data-urlencode "results=100"
Get Index of Lowest Value for multiple symbols
Combine Index of Lowest Value 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": "minindex",
"indicator": "minindex"
},
{
"id": "rsi",
"indicator": "rsi"
}
]
}
]
}'Stream Index of Lowest Value 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": "minindex",
"exchange": "binance",
"symbol": "BTCUSDT",
"interval": "1m",
"indicator": "minindex"
}Index of Lowest Value API FAQ
What does the Index of Lowest Value API return?
It returns value, plus a timestamp for the request. Results are JSON.
Is the latest Index of Lowest Value 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 Index of Lowest Value settings can I change?
You can set period. See the parameters table above for defaults.
Can I get Index of Lowest Value for US stocks?
Yes. Use exchange=stocks with a ticker such as AAPL. US stocks are included on the Pro plan and above.
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