Get Bismuth (BMTH) prices using this API for market research

Introduction

Metals-API, a powerful tool that provides comprehensive data on various metals, including Bismuth. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, explore the significance of Bismuth in the market, and discuss how this API can transform data analytics in the metal industry.

Metals-API Information

About Bismuth (BMTH)

API Description

Metals-API is designed to empower developers with real-time metals data, enabling them to create applications that can respond to market changes instantaneously. The API offers a range of endpoints that provide access to the latest rates, historical data, and conversion functionalities, among others. By utilizing this API, developers can harness the power of data analytics to gain insights into market trends, optimize trading strategies, and enhance decision-making processes.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data for Bismuth and other metals, allowing developers to track price fluctuations as they happen. The response includes the base currency, timestamp, and rates for various metals.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753228822,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-23",
    "rates": {
        "BMTH": 0.01234
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Historical Rates Endpoint: Developers can access historical rates dating back to 2019, enabling them to analyze trends over time. By appending a specific date to the query, users can retrieve past pricing data for Bismuth.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753142422,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-22",
    "rates": {
        "BMTH": 0.01200
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Bismuth, providing insights into market liquidity and helping traders make informed decisions.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753228822,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-23",
    "rates": {
        "BMTH": {
            "bid": 0.01230,
            "ask": 0.01240,
            "spread": 0.00010
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Convert Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to convert any amount of Bismuth from one currency to another, facilitating transactions and financial analysis.

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "BMTH",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1753228822,
        "rate": 0.01234
    },
    "result": 12.34,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

• Time-Series Endpoint: This feature allows users to query daily historical rates between two specified dates, providing a comprehensive view of price movements over time.

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-16",
    "end_date": "2025-07-23",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-16": {
            "BMTH": 0.01200
        },
        "2025-07-23": {
            "BMTH": 0.01234
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Fluctuation Endpoint: This endpoint provides information on how Bismuth prices fluctuate over a specified period, allowing users to assess volatility and market trends.

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-16",
    "end_date": "2025-07-23",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "BMTH": {
            "start_rate": 0.01200,
            "end_rate": 0.01234,
            "change": 0.00034,
            "change_pct": 2.83
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides the open, high, low, and close prices for Bismuth over a specified time period, essential for technical analysis.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753228822,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-23",
    "rates": {
        "BMTH": {
            "open": 0.01200,
            "high": 0.01250,
            "low": 0.01200,
            "close": 0.01234
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Historical LME Endpoint: For users interested in LME symbols, this endpoint provides historical rates dating back to 2008, allowing for extensive market analysis.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753142422,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-22",
    "rates": {
        "BMTH": 0.01200
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• News Endpoint: This feature allows users to retrieve the latest news articles related to Bismuth and other metals, keeping developers informed about market trends and developments.

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page. This resource is invaluable for developers looking to integrate various metals into their applications.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance on implementation and usage.