Monitor market trends with Ferro Chrome (FE-CR) prices using this API

Introduction

Metals-API offers a robust solution for accessing real-time data on various metals, including Ferro Chrome. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, exploring how it empowers developers to harness data analytics and insights for informed decision-making.

Understanding Ferro Chrome (FE-CR) and Its Markets

The Role of Data Analytics in Metal Markets

Exploring the Metals-API

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with comprehensive access to real-time and historical data for a wide range of metals, including Ferro Chrome. Its innovative features and endpoints enable users to build next-generation applications that can transform how market data is utilized.

Key Features of the Metals-API

• Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes or even every 10 minutes. This ensures that developers have access to the most current pricing information for Ferro Chrome and other metals.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates for most metals dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve past pricing data, which is essential for trend analysis and forecasting.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows developers to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, enabling users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for investors dealing in multiple currencies.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Developers can query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice, facilitating in-depth analysis of price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to track how prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing valuable insights into market volatility.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Users can retrieve OHLC data for specific time periods, which is crucial for technical analysis and trading strategies.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This feature enables developers to query the API for the lowest and highest prices within a specified timeframe, aiding in market analysis.
• News Endpoint: The Metals-API also provides access to the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping users informed about market developments.

API Response and Usage Examples

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755738033,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-21",
    "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": 1755651633,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-20",
    "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": "2025-08-14",
    "end_date": "2025-08-21",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-14": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-16": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-21": {
            "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": 1755738033,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-14",
    "end_date": "2025-08-21",
    "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": 1755738033,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-21",
    "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": 1755738033,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-21",
    "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"
}

Practical Use Cases and Integration Strategies

• Investment Platforms: Developers can integrate the Metals-API into investment platforms to provide users with real-time pricing data and historical trends for Ferro Chrome and other metals. This empowers investors to make informed decisions based on current market conditions.
• Market Analysis Tools: Financial analysts can utilize the API to create sophisticated market analysis tools that track price fluctuations, analyze historical data, and generate forecasts. This can enhance the decision-making process for traders and investors.
• Supply Chain Management: Companies involved in the production and distribution of Ferro Chrome can leverage the API to monitor price trends, optimize procurement strategies, and manage inventory more effectively.

Conclusion

Metals-API provides a powerful solution for accessing real-time and historical data, enabling developers to build innovative applications that drive informed decision-making. By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, users can harness the power of data analytics to navigate the complexities of the metal markets effectively.

Metals-API Documentation and the Metals-API Supported Symbols page for a comprehensive list of available metals. Embrace the future of metal market analysis with the transformative potential of real-time data.