Fetch Molybdenum (MO) prices with our detailed API guide

Introduction

Metals-API can empower developers to create next-generation applications that leverage real-time insights. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, exploring its features, endpoints, and the transformative potential of real-time metals data.

About Molybdenum (MO)

Digital Transformation in Metal Markets

Technological Innovation and Advancement

Data Analytics and Insights

Latest Rates Endpoint provides up-to-the-minute pricing information, allowing users to make quick decisions based on current market conditions. This endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently, depending on the subscription plan.

Smart Technology Integration

Convert Endpoint allows users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, streamlining the trading process and reducing the time spent on manual calculations.

Future Trends and Possibilities

Time-Series Endpoint, users can query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice, enabling them to analyze trends over time and make data-driven decisions.

API Description

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Molybdenum and other metals. Depending on your subscription plan, the API can return data updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve past pricing data for analysis.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: This feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Molybdenum, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint that enables users to convert amounts between different metals and currencies, simplifying trading operations.
• Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query daily historical rates between two specified dates, making it easier to analyze trends and fluctuations over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can track how prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing valuable insights into market volatility.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for the lowest and highest prices of Molybdenum over a specified period.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Users can retrieve OHLC data for Molybdenum, which is essential for technical analysis and trading strategies.
• Historical LME Endpoint: This endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols, dating back to 2008, allowing for comprehensive market analysis.
• API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key, which must be included in API requests to authenticate and authorize access.
• API Response: The Metals-API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data presentation.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
• News Endpoint: Users can retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping them informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754204423,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "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": 1754118023,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-02",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-27",
    "end_date": "2025-08-03",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-27": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-29": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-03": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754204423,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-27",
    "end_date": "2025-08-03",
    "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"
}

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

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754204423,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "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"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754204423,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "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"
}

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a comprehensive list of available metals. Embrace the future of metal trading with the power of real-time data at your fingertips.