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CoinCap enforces rate limits to ensure fair usage of the API and to prevent server overload.

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Rate Limits:

Without an API Key: 200 requests per minute With an API Key: 500 requests per minute

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Historical Data:

Up to 11 years of historical data is available, regardless of whether you’re using an API key or not.

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Handling Rate Limits:

When you exceed the rate limit, you’ll receive a 429 Too Many Requests status code.

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How to Handle Rate Limit Errors:

Make sure your application is designed to handle 429 errors gracefully. Implement backoff strategies such as retrying the request after a delay to prevent overloading the server.