Access Gold Oct 2025 (GCV25) prices effortlessly with this API

Metals-API provides a seamless way to access Gold (XAU) prices and other metal rates, empowering developers to create innovative applications that leverage real-time market insights. This blog post delves into the features of the Metals-API, its capabilities, and how it can transform the way you interact with precious metals data.

About Gold (XAU)

XAU, has long been a cornerstone of wealth and investment. As digital transformation sweeps through various industries, the precious metals market is no exception. The integration of technology in trading has opened up new avenues for data analytics and market insights. Developers can harness the power of real-time data to innovate price discovery mechanisms and create digital asset solutions that cater to a global audience.

API Description

Metals-API is a powerful tool that provides real-time and historical data for various metals, including Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium. Its capabilities extend beyond mere price retrieval; it empowers developers to build next-generation applications that can analyze trends, perform currency conversions, and track fluctuations over time. The API is designed with innovation in mind, ensuring that developers can easily integrate it into their systems.

Metals-API Documentation. This resource provides comprehensive guidance on utilizing the API effectively, including authentication, endpoint usage, and response handling.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint

Latest Rates Endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated based on your subscription plan. Depending on your plan, you can receive updates every 60 minutes or even every 10 minutes. This endpoint is essential for applications that require the most current pricing information.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754672421,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-08",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

Historical Rates Endpoint allows you to retrieve data dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to your query, you can analyze past performance and make informed decisions.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754586021,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-07",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint

Bid and Ask Endpoint is a powerful feature that allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals. This information is vital for traders looking to make quick decisions based on market conditions.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754672421,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-08",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

Convert Endpoint allows you to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This feature is particularly useful for applications that require currency conversion for pricing or reporting purposes.

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754672421,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

Time-Series Endpoint enables you to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This feature is invaluable for analyzing trends over specific periods and making data-driven decisions.

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-01",
    "end_date": "2025-08-08",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-01": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825
        },
        "2025-08-08": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

Fluctuation Endpoint, you can track how metal prices fluctuate between two dates. This endpoint provides insights into market volatility and can help traders identify patterns.

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-01",
    "end_date": "2025-08-08",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint

OHLC Price Endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period. This data is essential for technical analysis and helps traders make informed decisions based on market trends.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754672421,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-08",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint

Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint allows you to query the API for the lowest and highest prices of metals over a specified period. This information is crucial for understanding market extremes and making strategic trading decisions.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754672421,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-08",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "lowest": 0.000481,
            "highest": 0.000487
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Gold Price India Endpoint

Gold Price India Endpoint provides the latest gold prices specifically for India. This feature is particularly useful for traders operating in the Indian market.

Metals-API Supported Symbols.

Conclusion

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Access Gold Oct 2025 (GCV25) prices effortlessly with this API