Integrate SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) prices using this API in your application

Integrate SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) Prices Using the Metals-API in Your Application

XAU. This blog post will explore how to leverage the Metals-API to access SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) prices, providing insights into the markets and the transformative potential of real-time metals data.

About Gold (XAU)

API Description

Metals-API is a powerful tool that provides developers with access to real-time and historical data for various metals, including Gold. This API empowers developers to build next-generation applications that can analyze and visualize precious metals data effectively. With its innovative capabilities, the Metals-API transforms how developers interact with market data, enabling them to create applications that are not only functional but also insightful.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data for various metals, including Gold. The response includes the latest rates, allowing developers to display current market conditions in their applications.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates dating back to 2019. This feature is invaluable for applications that require trend analysis or historical data comparisons.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals. This endpoint is essential for trading applications that need to display current market spreads.
• Convert Endpoint: This feature allows you to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, facilitating seamless transactions within your application.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, enabling detailed analysis of price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing insights into market volatility.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about Gold rates by Carat, which is particularly useful for applications focused on jewelry or precious metal trading.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specified date, helping users identify market extremes.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Access OHLC data for a specific time period, which is critical for technical analysis.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for comprehensive market analysis.
• API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the API, ensuring secure and authorized usage.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured format for easy integration.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies, ensuring that developers have access to the latest symbols.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India, catering to a specific market segment.
• News Endpoint: Get the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping users informed about market trends.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754784274,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-10",
    "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": 1754697874,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-09",
    "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": "2025-08-03",
    "end_date": "2025-08-10",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-03": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-05": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-10": {
            "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": 1754784274,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-03",
    "end_date": "2025-08-10",
    "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": 1754784274,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-10",
    "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": 1754784274,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-10",
    "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 to understand the full range of capabilities at your disposal.