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by luhn 2158 days ago
I'm not aware of any API (surprising for AWS), but you use Spot Fleet to get an array of spot instances optimized for cost.

Having a bid above spot price does not guarantee you'll keep the spot instance. AWS can terminate a spot instance at any time if they need the capacity—That's the deal. It used to be more closely tied your bid price, but they've been moving away from that.