ZigZag
Category: Trend · Updated November 2026
The TAAPI.IO ZigZag API returns pivot timestamp, pivot price, pivot type, pivot number values for the ZigZag 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/zigzag |
| Outputs | pivot_timestamp, pivot_price, pivot_type, pivot_number, pivot_index, pivot_structure |
| Markets | Binance, Binance Futures, Bybit, Gate.io, Kraken and US stocks |
| Timeframes | 1m to 1w |
| Delivery | REST, bulk and WebSocket |
Get ZigZag with one API call
This request returns ZigZag for BTCUSDT on 1-hour Binance candles. Add your API key to run it here.
curl -G https://v2.taapi.io/indicator/zigzag \ -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/zigzag',
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/zigzag?${params}`, {
headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' },
});
console.log(await res.json());ZigZag API response
This response came from the live API on 9 November 2026. Long lists are shortened here.
{
"pivot_timestamp": [1794171600],
"pivot_price": [73510],
"pivot_type": ["LOW"],
"pivot_number": [167],
"pivot_index": [1986],
"pivot_structure": ["LL"],
"timestamp": [1794218400]
}| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
pivot_timestamp | number[] | Pivot timestamp |
pivot_price | number[] | Pivot price |
pivot_type | string[] | Pivot type |
pivot_number | number[] | Pivot number |
pivot_index | number[] | Pivot index |
pivot_structure | string[] | Pivot structure |
timestamp | integer[] | Unix time of each candle, in seconds |
ZigZag 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 |
deviation | integer | No | 5 | Deviation |
results | integer | No | 1 | Number of values to return, or max |
backtrack | integer | No | 0 | Candles to skip from the most recent |
What is ZigZag?
ZigZag filters out moves smaller than a set percentage and connects the significant swing highs and lows. It is used to label swings for pattern work and analysis.
ZigZag formula
| Output | Calculation |
|---|---|
| New pivot | Price reverses by at least deviation percent from the last pivot |
How to read ZigZag in your code
| Signal | Meaning | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Latest pivot | Most recent confirmed swing | pivot_price and pivot_timestamp |
| Pivot type | Swing high or swing low | pivot_type |
| Structure | Higher or lower than the previous swing | pivot_structure, for example LL |
Limitations: The most recent leg repaints until confirmed, so do not backtest as though the last pivot was known at the time. Nothing on this page is financial advice.
Compare the last two closed ZigZag 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/zigzag \ -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/zigzag',
headers={'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'},
params={'exchange': 'binance', 'symbol': 'BTCUSDT', 'timeframe': '1h', 'results': 2, 'backtrack': 1},
)
data = resp.json()
prev, last = data['pivot_timestamp']
print('pivot_timestamp', prev, '->', last)
print('rising' if last > prev else 'falling or flat')Get historical ZigZag 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/zigzag \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ --data-urlencode "exchange=binance" \ --data-urlencode "symbol=BTCUSDT" \ --data-urlencode "timeframe=1h" \ --data-urlencode "results=100"
Get ZigZag for multiple symbols
Combine ZigZag 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": "zigzag",
"indicator": "zigzag"
},
{
"id": "rsi",
"indicator": "rsi"
}
]
}
]
}'Stream ZigZag 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": "zigzag",
"exchange": "binance",
"symbol": "BTCUSDT",
"interval": "1m",
"indicator": "zigzag"
}ZigZag API FAQ
What does the ZigZag API return?
It returns pivot_timestamp, pivot_price, pivot_type, pivot_number, pivot_index, pivot_structure, plus a timestamp for the request. Results are JSON.
Is the latest ZigZag 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 ZigZag settings can I change?
You can set deviation. See the parameters table above for defaults.
Can I get ZigZag 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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