Reading Data

This page covers the core data sources used by Drift UI so external builders can mirror the same state.

Step 1: Use the Data API for history + candles

Base URL:

• https://data.api.drift.trade

Common uses:

• historical trades
• funding rates
• candles

The OpenAPI explorer lives here:

• Data API playground

Step 2: Use Data API websockets for candles + trades

The Data API websocket endpoint is:

• wss://data.api.drift.trade/ws

The UI subscribes by sending a message like:

{
  "type": "subscribe",
  "symbol": "SOL-PERP",
  "resolution": "1"
}

Step 3: Use DLOB + Swift for live order flow

For UI-parity order flow, Drift uses:

• DLOB server: https://dlob.drift.trade
• Swift server: https://swift.drift.trade

See:

• Orderbook + DLOB websocket