PythonCryptoTracker is a comprehensive tool that leverages the CryptoCompare.com API to track cryptocurrency prices. With a user-friendly interface and real-time data fetching capabilities, this tracker is designed for both beginners and seasoned crypto enthusiasts.

• Real-time Data: Fetches the latest cryptocurrency prices from CryptoCompare.com.
• Historic Data: Access historical data for a comprehensive analysis.
• Custom Icons: Customizable icons for MacOS and Windows.
• Packaging: Easily package the application using PyInstaller.

1. Python 3.7+
2. Free developer API access from CryptoCompare.com.

1. Clone the repository.
2. Set up a virtual environment:

   python -m venv _venv
   source _venv/bin/activate

3. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Execute the main script:

python crypto.py

1. Install PyInstaller:

pip3 install pyinstaller

2. Navigate to your project's directory and run:

pyinstaller crypto.py

• For MacOS: Use the makeicns.sh file to generate an .icns bundle. Execute the following:

  chmod +x makeicns.sh
  ./makeicns.sh bitcoin-icon.png

• For Windows: Generate an .ico file by loading a PNG into Gimp and resizing it to 3 separate layers (64,32,16). Save it as .ico.

Contributions are welcome! If you have any improvements, features, or bug fixes, feel free to create a pull request.

Note: This project is an educational example from LearnPyQT.com.