> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.coingecko.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Common Use Cases

> Step-by-step guides for building with the CoinGecko API — trading, portfolio tracking, market research, and more

Thousands of projects use the CoinGecko API across:

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| - | - |
| **Trading & Exchanges** | CEX/DEX platforms, trading bots, backtesting engines |
| **Wallets & Portfolios** | Hot/cold wallets, portfolio trackers, block explorers |
| **Analytics & Research** | Screeners, dashboards, VC/institutional research |
| **DeFi & Onchain** | DeFi protocols, DEX aggregators, NFT marketplaces, security platforms |
| **AI & Automation** | AI agents, DeFAI apps, oracles, bots |
| **Finance & Compliance** | Accounting, tax, audit, payroll, RWA platforms |

Pick the guide that matches what you're building:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Trading" icon="chart-line" href="/docs/trading">
    Spot prices, OHLC candles, backtesting, and onchain DEX data.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Portfolio Tracking" icon="wallet" href="/docs/portfolio-tracking">
    Live valuation, cost basis, and performance charts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Market Research" icon="magnifying-glass-chart" href="/docs/market-research">
    Fundamentals, trending data, sector analysis, and onchain analytics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="DeFi & Onchain Analytics" icon="link" href="/docs/defi-onchain-analytics">
    Tokens, pools, trades, OHLCV, and holder distribution onchain.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Compliance & Reporting" icon="file-certificate" href="/docs/compliance-reporting">
    Tax event prices, OHLC benchmarks, and NAV snapshots.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Agents & LLM Apps" icon="robot" href="/docs/ai-agents-llm-apps">
    MCP server, SDK function calling, and prompt patterns for AI agents.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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