Professional ICE Brent Futures API
Complete Term Structure Analytics
96 consecutive contract months with real-time updates every 5 minutes.
Professional-grade futures analytics for trading, risk management, and market analysis.
Contract Months
Update Frequency
Uptime SLA
Market Coverage
Complete ICE Brent Futures Coverage
📈Complete Futures Curve
96 consecutive contract months from front month through 8 years forward. Full term structure with bid, ask, last, volume, and open interest.
⏱️Real-Time Updates
Price updates every 5 minutes during market hours. Historical data with tick-level precision for backtesting and analysis.
📊Calendar Spreads
Automated calculation of all calendar spreads with historical patterns. M1-M2, M2-M3, seasonal spreads, and custom spread analysis.
🔄Contango/Backwardation
Real-time market structure detection with quantified curve steepness. Track market sentiment and storage economics.
📋Contract Specifications
Complete contract details including delivery months, settlement procedures, lot sizes, and margin requirements.
🌐Global Benchmarks
ICE Brent as the global oil benchmark with correlation data to WTI, Dubai, and regional crude markers.
Professional API Endpoints
GET /v1/futures/ice-brent
Complete ICE Brent futures curve with all 96 contracts
Array of contract objects with price, volume, open interest data
GET /v1/futures/ice-brent/spreads
All calendar spreads with historical analysis
Spread calculations, patterns, and trading signals
GET /v1/futures/ice-brent/curve-analysis
Market structure analysis and curve metrics
Contango/backwardation status, curve steepness, storage signals
GET /v1/futures/ice-brent/historical
Historical futures data for backtesting
Time series data with configurable date ranges
GET /v1/futures/ice-brent/contract/{month}
Individual contract details and specifications
Single contract data with full specifications
Professional Use Cases
Algorithmic Trading
"High-frequency spread arbitrage"
Calendar spread opportunities, curve momentum signals, and automated trading strategies with real-time data feeds.
Risk Management
"Portfolio hedging and VaR calculations"
Comprehensive futures data for delta hedging, portfolio optimization, and regulatory risk reporting.
Market Making
"Liquidity provision and spread capture"
Real-time bid/ask data, volume analysis, and market microstructure insights for professional market makers.
Research & Analytics
"Institutional research and reporting"
Comprehensive datasets for energy research, client reporting, and investment committee presentations.
Professional API Pricing
Brent futures data is available across all our professional plans. Start with 100 free requests.
🎯 Recommended for Futures Trading
- ✓7 Brent futures endpoints
- ✓Real-time curve data
- ✓Calendar spreads & analytics
- ✓Sub-200ms response times
- ✓99.9% uptime SLA
Quick Integration Examples
Python/Pandas Integration
import requests
import pandas as pd
# Get complete futures curve
response = requests.get(
"https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/futures/ice-brent",
headers={"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
)
# Convert to DataFrame for analysis
df = pd.DataFrame(response.json()['contracts'])
df['month'] = pd.to_datetime(df['contract_month'])
# Calculate calendar spreads
df['m1_m2_spread'] = df['last_price'].diff(-1)
df['curve_slope'] = (df.iloc[-1]['last_price'] -
df.iloc[0]['last_price']) / len(df)
print(f"Curve structure: {'Contango' if df.iloc[0]['last_price'] > df.iloc[-1]['last_price'] else 'Backwardation'}")
JavaScript/Node.js Example
const axios = require('axios');
async function getFuturesCurve() {
try {
const response = await axios.get(
'https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/futures/ice-brent',
{
headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' }
}
);
const contracts = response.data.contracts;
// Calculate front month vs back month spread
const frontMonth = contracts[0].last_price;
const backMonth = contracts[contracts.length-1].last_price;
const spread = backMonth - frontMonth;
console.log(`Market Structure: ${spread > 0 ? 'Contango' : 'Backwardation'}`);
console.log(`Spread: $${spread.toFixed(2)}`);
return contracts;
} catch (error) {
console.error('API Error:', error.response.data);
}
}
getFuturesCurve();Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brent crude oil futures data?
Brent futures are standardized contracts to buy or sell Brent crude oil at a predetermined price on a future date. Our API provides real-time pricing, volume, and open interest for all 96 contract months traded on ICE.
How often is Brent futures data updated?
Real-time updates every 5 minutes during market hours (Sunday 6pm - Friday 5pm ET). Historical data is updated daily with end-of-day settlement prices and complete trading statistics.
What contract months are available?
We provide data for 96 consecutive contract months, covering the current front month through 8 years forward. This includes all near-term, mid-term, and long-dated contracts for comprehensive curve analysis.
Can I get historical Brent futures prices?
Yes! Use the /v1/futures/ice-brent/historical endpoint with date range parameters. Historical data includes OHLC (open, high, low, close), settlement prices, volume, and open interest back to 2010.
What's the difference between spot and futures?
Spot prices reflect immediate delivery, while futures are for future delivery. Futures allow price hedging and speculation, with prices influenced by storage costs, interest rates, and market expectations (contango/backwardation).
Do you provide OHLC data for Brent futures?
Yes! Every contract includes OHLC (open, high, low, close) prices, along with settlement prices, bid/ask spreads, volume, and open interest. Perfect for technical analysis and backtesting trading strategies.
How accurate is the Brent futures data?
Our data comes directly from ICE (Intercontinental Exchange) official feeds - the same source used by Bloomberg Terminal. We maintain 99.9% uptime SLA with sub-200ms response times for institutional reliability.
Can I use this for trading algorithms?
Yes! Our API is designed for algorithmic trading with calendar spreads, curve momentum signals, and real-time market structure analysis. Used by 83+ trading firms for high-frequency and systematic trading strategies.
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