📈 Hourly monitoring of crypto rates with Alpha Vantage API and Google Sheets

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1. Workflow Overview

Tags : Crypto, Currency Exchange, Alpha Vantage API, Google Sheets Context Hi! I’m Samir Saci, a Supply Chain Engineer and Data Scientist based in Paris, and founder of [Lo...

Best for

Crypto Trading automation workflows
intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.telegram, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Samir Saci.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title: 📈 Hourly monitoring of crypto rates with Alpha Vantage API and Google Sheets
Workflow name: 📈 Hourly monitoring of crypto rates with Alpha Vantage API and Google Sheets

Tags: Crypto, Currency Exchange, Alpha Vantage API, Google Sheets

Context

Hi! I’m Samir Saci, a Supply Chain Engineer and Data Scientist based in Paris, and founder of LogiGreen Consulting.

I help companies automate data pipelines using APIs, AI agents, and workflow automation to improve operational visibility and decision-making.

This workflow is part of our financial monitoring toolkit, allowing businesses to track real-time cryptocurrency exchange rates for assets like BTC and ETH.

> Monitor crypto rates in real time and log the data to Google Sheets.

📬 For business inquiries, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn

Who is this template for?

This workflow is designed for crypto analysts, finance teams, or automation enthusiasts who want to collect and track crypto exchange rates automatically for reporting or analysis.

Let’s imagine you want to monitor BTC and ETH prices against the EUR:

The Alpha Vantage API is called every hour to collect the exchange rate, bid/ask prices, and timestamp.

This data is saved in Google Sheets and can trigger a Telegram alert.

How does it work?

This workflow automates the hourly logging of crypto exchange rates:

⏰ Schedule Trigger launches the workflow every hour
🌐 Alpha Vantage API fetches BTC and ETH exchange rates (to EUR)
📄 Google Sheets node appends each result to a tab (BTC or ETH)
📲 Telegram node sends a summary alert with the latest rate info

Steps:

⏰ Trigger every hour via Schedule node
🌐 Call Alpha Vantage API for BTC and ETH
📊 Append rates, bid/ask prices, and timestamp to Google Sheets
📲 Send a formatted Telegram message with the rate summary

What do I need to get started?

You’ll need:

A free Alpha Vantage API key
A Google Sheet with BTC and ETH tabs
A Telegram bot and Chat ID to send notifications

Next Steps

🗒️ Use the sticky notes in the n8n canvas to:

Add your Alpha Vantage API key and Google Sheet credentials
Set your Telegram Chat ID and bot connection
Monitor and visualise real-time crypto prices with no manual input

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This template was built using n8n v1.93.0
Submitted: June 12, 2025

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - BTC Exchange Rate

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 2 - Call Every Hour

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices: Version 1.2

Block 3 - Save Rate BTC

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.6

Block 4 - Save Rate ETH

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.6

Block 5 - ETH Exchange Rate

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 6 - Notification BTC

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.telegram - telegram
Config choices: Version 1.2

Block 7 - Notification ETH

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.telegram - telegram
Config choices: Version 1.2

Block 8 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices: Version 1

Block 9 - Sticky Note

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices: Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow	📈 Hourly monitoring of crypto rates with Alpha Vantage API and Google Sheets
Complexity	intermediate
Nodes	9
Categories	Crypto Trading
Author	Samir Saci
Published	12 Jun 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/4906/4906.json as the source template for this automation.
2. Import the template into n8n

Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
3. Configure credentials and variables

Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
4. Test with sample data

Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.
5. Activate and monitor

Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Download workflow JSON Original n8n.io source Crypto Trading workflows

Frequently asked questions

What does 📈 Hourly monitoring of crypto rates with Alpha Vantage API and Google Sheets do?

Tags : Crypto, Currency Exchange, Alpha Vantage API, Google Sheets Context Hi! I’m Samir Saci, a Supply Chain Engineer and Data Scientist based in Paris, and founder of [Lo...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Crypto Trading use case.

Samir Saci

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Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.httprequest n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets n8n-nodes-base.telegram n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Complexity

intermediate

Published 12 Jun 2025

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1. Workflow Overview

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Source and attribution

1.1 Workflow description

Context

Who is this template for?

How does it work?

Steps:

What do I need to get started?

Next Steps

📺 Learn More with n8n Tutorials

1.2 Logical Blocks

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - BTC Exchange Rate

Block 2 - Call Every Hour

Block 3 - Save Rate BTC

Block 4 - Save Rate ETH

Block 5 - ETH Exchange Rate

Block 6 - Notification BTC

Block 7 - Notification ETH

Block 8 - Sticky Note1

Block 9 - Sticky Note

3. Summary Table

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

2. Import the template into n8n

3. Configure credentials and variables

4. Test with sample data

5. Activate and monitor

5. General Notes & Resources

Frequently asked questions