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Monitor Bitcoin & Ethereum prices with CoinGecko alerts via Email/SMS

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This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

️ Crypto Price Threshold Alerts (Email/SMS/Telegram) Overview This workflow monitors Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices in real time using CoinGecko’s public API . It sends you an instant ...

Best for

  • Crypto Trading automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.twilio, 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 David Olusola.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Monitor Bitcoin & Ethereum prices with CoinGecko alerts via Email/SMS
Workflow name
Monitor Bitcoin & Ethereum prices with CoinGecko alerts via Email/SMS

⚠️ Crypto Price Threshold Alerts (Email/SMS/Telegram)

📌 Overview

This workflow monitors Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices in real-time using CoinGecko’s public API. It sends you an instant alert when a price crosses a custom threshold or when the 24-hour change moves beyond your defined % range.

Perfect for traders who want automated price pings without constantly checking charts.


⚙️ How it works

  1. Schedule Trigger — runs every 10–15 minutes (configurable cron).
  2. HTTP Request (CoinGecko) — fetches live BTC/ETH prices + 24h % changes.
  3. Code Node — compares values against your target thresholds.
  4. IF Node — checks if any condition is true (cross up/down or big move).
  5. Notification Node — sends alert via Email, SMS (Twilio), or Telegram.

Example Output:
> “BTC broke $110,000 (+2.1% 24h)”


🛠 Setup Guide

  1. Set your thresholds in the Code node:

    • BTC_UP / BTC_DOWN
    • ETH_UP / ETH_DOWN
    • MOVE_ABS (absolute % change to trigger)
  2. Choose delivery channel:

    • Email Node → SMTP (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)
    • Twilio Node → SMS alerts
    • Telegram Node → DM or channel alerts
  3. Test Run:

    • Execute once from the Code node.
    • If thresholds are crossed, you’ll see a formatted alert payload.

🎛 Customization

  • Adjust interval in the Schedule Trigger (default: every 15m).
  • Add more cryptos by editing the CoinGecko API call.
  • Use Slack or Discord instead of Email/Telegram for team alerts.
  • Store last triggered state in Google Sheets/DB to avoid repeated pings.

👤 Author

David Olusola
For traning automation & 1:1 consulting: [email protected]

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 - Every 15 Minutes

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 2 - Get Crypto Prices

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 3 - Compute Threshold Flags

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - Any Alert?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 5 - Format Alert Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Send a message

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 7 - Send an SMS/MMS/WhatsApp message

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

Block 8 - Sticky Note

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Monitor Bitcoin & Ethereum prices with CoinGecko alerts via Email/SMS
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 8
Categories Crypto Trading
Author David Olusola
Published 08 Sept 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/8382/8382.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

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

  4. 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. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Monitor Bitcoin & Ethereum prices with CoinGecko alerts via Email/SMS do?

️ Crypto Price Threshold Alerts (Email/SMS/Telegram) Overview This workflow monitors Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices in real time using CoinGecko’s public API . It sends you an instant ...

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.