Real-Time Market Data Is Cost-Prohibitive for Independent Developers
Individual developers building financial applications cannot afford the subscription costs of professional market data feeds. Existing free alternatives are unreliable, limited in asset coverage, or require complex setup. This pricing barrier prevents independent innovation in financial tooling.
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