Monitor Lithium (LITHIUM) prices using this API for market analysis

Introduction

Metals-API, a powerful tool designed for real-time metals data analysis.

About Lithium (LITHIUM)

Technological Innovation and Advancement

Data Analytics and Insights

Latest Rates Endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data, while the Historical Rates Endpoint allows users to access data dating back to 2019.

Smart Technology Integration

Time-Series Endpoint allows users to query daily historical rates between two dates, providing a comprehensive view of price trends over time. This capability is essential for developers looking to build applications that require historical data analysis for forecasting and decision-making.

Future Trends and Possibilities

Fluctuation Endpoint, which tracks rate fluctuations between two dates, developers can gain insights into market volatility and adjust their strategies accordingly.

API Description

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with real-time metals data, enabling them to build applications that require accurate and timely information. This API is particularly valuable for those working in industries related to finance, trading, and market analysis. The API's capabilities include accessing real-time exchange rates, historical data, and various endpoints that cater to different analytical needs.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This feature is essential for applications that require up-to-the-minute pricing information.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. This endpoint allows users to query historical data by appending a specific date, making it invaluable for trend analysis and forecasting.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables users to retrieve real-time Bid and Ask prices, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, allowing users to convert any amount from one currency to another. This feature is particularly useful for applications that require multi-currency support.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This endpoint is crucial for developers looking to analyze trends over specific time periods.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Retrieve information about how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This endpoint is essential for understanding market volatility and making informed trading decisions.
• Carat Endpoint: Access information about Gold rates by Carat. This feature is particularly useful for applications focused on precious metals.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest price for a specified date, providing insights into market extremes.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Retrieve OHLC data for a specific time period, essential for technical analysis and trading strategies.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, providing a comprehensive view of market trends.
• API Key: Your unique API Key is required to access the API, ensuring secure and authorized usage.
• API Response: Exchange rates delivered by the Metals-API are by default relative to USD, with all data returned in a structured JSON format.
• Available Endpoints: The API comes with numerous endpoints, each providing different functionalities tailored to various analytical needs.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available currencies, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using the dedicated endpoint, catering to regional market needs.
• News Endpoint: Access the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping users informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754546605,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-07",
    "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": 1754460205,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-06",
    "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": "2025-07-31",
    "end_date": "2025-08-07",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-31": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-02": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-07": {
            "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": 1754546605,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-31",
    "end_date": "2025-08-07",
    "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": 1754546605,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-07",
    "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": 1754546605,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-07",
    "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 for a comprehensive list of available metals.