How to Get Real-Time Tungsten (TUNGSTEN) Prices with Metals-API

Understanding Metals-API

Metals-API Website or check out the Metals-API Documentation for detailed instructions on how to use the API effectively.

Key Features of Metals-API

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated every 60 minutes, 10 minutes, or even more frequently, depending on your subscription plan.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates dating back to 2019 by appending a specific date to your API call, allowing for comprehensive analysis of price trends over time.
Bid and Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, which is essential for traders looking to make informed buying and selling decisions.
Convert Endpoint: Easily convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, facilitating transactions across different currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates, providing insights into price movements over specific periods.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how metal prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, which is crucial for understanding market volatility.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Get detailed OHLC data for specific time periods, enabling in-depth market analysis.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to find the lowest and highest prices for a given date range, which can aid in identifying market trends.
API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the API, ensuring secure and authorized usage.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: Access a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, ensuring you have the latest information at your fingertips.

Accessing Real-Time Tungsten Prices

Step 1: Obtain Your API Key

Metals-API Website and sign up for an account. After completing the registration process, you will receive your unique API key, which you will use to authenticate your API requests.

Step 2: Making Your First API Call

GET https://metals-api.com/api/latest?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&base=USD&symbols=TUNGSTEN

YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API key. The response will include the latest price for Tungsten in USD.

Example Response

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754877785,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-11",
    "rates": {
        "TUNGSTEN": 0.000482
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Step 3: Accessing Historical Data

GET https://metals-api.com/api/historical?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&date=2025-08-10&symbols=TUNGSTEN

Example Historical Response

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754791385,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-10",
    "rates": {
        "TUNGSTEN": 0.000485
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Step 4: Utilizing the Convert Endpoint

GET https://metals-api.com/api/convert?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&from=TUNGSTEN&to=XAU&amount=1000

Example Conversion Response

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "TUNGSTEN",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754877785,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Advanced Features and Use Cases

1. Tracking Price Fluctuations

GET https://metals-api.com/api/fluctuation?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&start_date=2025-08-04&end_date=2025-08-11&base=USD&symbols=TUNGSTEN

Example Fluctuation Response

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-04",
    "end_date": "2025-08-11",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "TUNGSTEN": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

2. Analyzing Historical Trends

GET https://metals-api.com/api/timeseries?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&start_date=2025-08-04&end_date=2025-08-11&base=USD&symbols=TUNGSTEN

Example Time-Series Response

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-04",
    "end_date": "2025-08-11",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-04": {
            "TUNGSTEN": 0.000485
        },
        "2025-08-06": {
            "TUNGSTEN": 0.000483
        },
        "2025-08-11": {
            "TUNGSTEN": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

3. Implementing OHLC Data Analysis

GET https://metals-api.com/api/open-high-low-close?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&date=2025-08-11&symbols=TUNGSTEN

Example OHLC Response

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754877785,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-11",
    "rates": {
        "TUNGSTEN": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Common Pitfalls and Troubleshooting

Invalid API Key: Ensure that your API key is correctly entered in your requests. An invalid key will result in an authentication error.
Rate Limiting: Be aware of your subscription plan's rate limits. Exceeding these limits may result in temporary access restrictions.
Incorrect Endpoint Usage: Double-check the endpoint URLs and parameters to ensure they are correctly formatted.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation for detailed information on all available endpoints and features. Additionally, check the Metals-API Supported Symbols page to stay updated on the latest metal symbols available for your queries.

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How to Get Real-Time Tungsten (TUNGSTEN) Prices with Metals-API