Fetch the latest Copper (XCU) prices using this API

Fetch the Latest Copper (XCU) Prices Using This API

Metals-API offers a robust solution for developers looking to integrate real-time metal pricing into their applications. This blog post will delve into the intricacies of Copper, its market dynamics, and how the Metals-API can be leveraged to fetch the latest prices and historical data.

Metals-API Information

About Copper (XCU)

API Description

Metals-API Documentation. This resource provides comprehensive guidance on the API's capabilities, including how to authenticate, manage rate limits, and handle errors effectively.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Copper and other metals. Depending on your subscription plan, the API can return updates every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This feature is essential for traders who need the most current pricing information.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access to historical rates dating back to 2019 allows developers to analyze trends over time. By appending a specific date to the API request, users can retrieve historical pricing data, which is invaluable for market analysis.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature enables users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Copper. Understanding the bid-ask spread is crucial for traders looking to execute orders at the best possible prices.
Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion endpoint, allowing users to convert amounts between different metals or to/from USD. This functionality is particularly useful for traders dealing with multiple currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: Developers can query the API for daily historical rates between two specified dates. This endpoint is beneficial for analyzing price movements over specific periods.
Fluctuation Endpoint: This feature provides insights into how prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. By tracking fluctuations, traders can make more informed decisions based on market volatility.
Carat Endpoint: For those interested in gold, the carat endpoint allows users to retrieve gold rates by carat. This is particularly useful for jewelers and investors in precious metals.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to find the lowest and highest prices for Copper over a specified period. This information is critical for identifying market extremes.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for Copper, offering a comprehensive view of price movements within a specific timeframe.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access to historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008 allows for in-depth analysis of market trends.
API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key, which is required for accessing the API. This key ensures secure and authorized access to the data.
API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data presentation.
Available Endpoints: The Metals-API provides a comprehensive list of endpoints, each designed to fulfill specific data needs.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
Gold Price India Endpoint: For users interested in gold prices specifically in India, this dedicated endpoint provides the latest rates.
News Endpoint: The API allows users to retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping developers and traders informed about market developments.

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754942435,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-11",
    "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": 1754856035,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-10",
    "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": "2025-08-04",
    "end_date": "2025-08-11",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-04": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-06": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-11": {
            "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": 1754942435,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-04",
    "end_date": "2025-08-11",
    "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) Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754942435,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-11",
    "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": 1754942435,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-11",
    "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

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Fetch the latest Copper (XCU) prices using this API