Fetch real-time Gold Bid (XAU-BID) - Per Ounce prices using this API

Introduction

XAU. To access real-time Gold Bid (XAU-BID) prices, developers can leverage the Metals-API, a powerful tool that provides comprehensive data on various metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. This blog post will delve into the intricacies of the Metals-API, exploring its capabilities, key features, and how it can transform the way developers interact with precious metals markets.

Metals-API Information

About Gold (XAU)

API Description

Metals-API Documentation. This resource provides detailed information on endpoints, parameters, and response structures, ensuring that developers can effectively integrate the API into their applications.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754413219,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-05",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754326819,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-04",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754413219,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-05",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754413219,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-29",
    "end_date": "2025-08-05",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-29": {
            "XAU": 0.000485
        },
        "2025-08-05": {
            "XAU": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-29",
    "end_date": "2025-08-05",
    "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

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754413219,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-05",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754413219,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-05",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "lowest": 0.000481,
            "highest": 0.000487
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754326819,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-04",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page. This resource is essential for developers looking to understand the various metals available for trading and analysis.

Conclusion

Metals-API Website and explore the extensive documentation available to guide you through the integration process.