Best Platinum (XPT) prices API in 2025

Introduction

Metals-API stands out as a premier solution for accessing accurate and timely information on metal prices, including Platinum. This blog post will delve into the intricacies of the Metals-API, exploring its capabilities, features, and how it can empower developers to create innovative applications that leverage real-time metals data.

About Platinum (XPT)

API Description

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1742169839,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-03-17",
    "rates": {
        "XPT": 0.000912
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1742083439,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-03-16",
    "rates": {
        "XPT": 0.000915
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1742169839,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-03-17",
    "rates": {
        "XPT": {
            "bid": 0.000911,
            "ask": 0.000913,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XPT",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1742169839,
        "rate": 0.000912
    },
    "result": 0.912,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-03-10",
    "end_date": "2025-03-17",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-03-10": {
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-03-17": {
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-03-10",
    "end_date": "2025-03-17",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "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": 1742169839,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-03-17",
    "rates": {
        "XPT": {
            "open": 0.000915,
            "high": 0.000918,
            "low": 0.000910,
            "close": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1742083439,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-03-16",
    "rates": {
        "XPT": 0.000915
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

API Key and Authentication

API Response

Performance Optimization and Security Considerations

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a complete list of available metals. The Metals-API Website is also a great resource for staying updated on new features and enhancements.