How to Install CCXT on Linux Mint 22

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CCXT (CryptoCurrency eXchange Trading Library) is a powerful library that allows developers to connect to various cryptocurrency exchanges using Python, JavaScript, or PHP. If you’re using Linux Mint 22 and want to install CCXT, follow this step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing CCXT, it’s a good practice to update your system to ensure you have the latest package versions. Open a terminal and run:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Python and Pip

CCXT requires Python 3 and Pip, the Python package manager. To install them, run:

sudo apt install python3 python3-pip -y

Step 3: Install CCXT

Once Python and Pip are installed, you can install CCXT using the following command:

pip install ccxt

If you need the latest development version, install it directly from GitHub:

pip install git+https://github.com/ccxt/ccxt.git

Step 4: Verify the Installation

To confirm that CCXT is installed correctly, open a Python shell and run:

import ccxt
print(ccxt.__version__)

If you see a version number output, the installation was successful.

Step 5: Test CCXT with an API Call

To ensure CCXT is working properly, try fetching ticker data from Binance:

import ccxt

exchange = ccxt.binance()
ticker = exchange.fetch_ticker('BTC/USDT')
print(ticker)

If the script returns a dictionary containing price information, CCXT is functioning correctly.

Troubleshooting

  • If you encounter a permission error, try running pip install ccxt --user.
  • If you see a ModuleNotFoundError, ensure you are using the correct Python version (python3).