Access Platinum Jan 2025 (PLF26) prices using this API

Access Platinum Jan 2025 (PLF26) Prices Using This API

Metals-API provides a robust solution for accessing Platinum (XPT) prices and other metals data, empowering developers to create innovative applications that leverage real-time information. This blog post will delve into the intricacies of Platinum, its markets, and how the Metals-API functions, offering insights into its capabilities and potential applications.

About Platinum (XPT)

Understanding the Metals-API

Metals-API is a powerful tool designed to provide real-time and historical data on various metals, including Platinum. This API enables developers to build next-generation applications that can access and manipulate metals data seamlessly. With its comprehensive features, the Metals-API stands out as a transformative resource for anyone involved in the metals market.

Key Features of the Metals-API

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754848822,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-10",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744,
        "XCU": 0.294118,
        "XAL": 0.434783,
        "XNI": 0.142857,
        "XZN": 0.344828
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754762422,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-09",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754848822,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-10",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        },
        "XPT": {
            "bid": 0.000911,
            "ask": 0.000913,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754848822,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-03",
    "end_date": "2025-08-10",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-03": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-05": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-10": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-03",
    "end_date": "2025-08-10",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        },
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        },
        "XPT": {
            "start_rate": 0.000915,
            "end_rate": 0.000912,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.33
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

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

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754848822,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-10",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        },
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        },
        "XPT": {
            "open": 0.000915,
            "high": 0.000918,
            "low": 0.00091,
            "close": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

Authentication and API Key

Performance Considerations

Security Best Practices

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a complete list of available metals. Start harnessing the power of real-time metals data today!