Query Platinum Oct 2025 (PLV25) Historical Prices via this API

Metals-API, a powerful tool that provides real-time and historical data on various metals.

About Platinum (XPT)

Metals-API Information

Metals-API is designed to empower developers and businesses with real-time and historical data on various metals, including Platinum. This API offers a range of endpoints that allow users to access current rates, historical prices, and even perform conversions between different metals and currencies.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Platinum and other metals. Depending on your subscription plan, the API can return updates every 60 minutes or more frequently. This is essential for traders who need to make quick decisions based on the latest market conditions.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates for Platinum dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve historical price data, which is invaluable for trend analysis and forecasting.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Platinum. Understanding the spread between these prices can help traders make more informed decisions about when to enter or exit a position.
Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion feature that enables users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for investors who deal with multiple currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two specified dates. This feature is ideal for analyzing price movements over specific periods, helping investors identify trends and patterns.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can track how Platinum prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This endpoint provides insights into market volatility, which can be crucial for risk management.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides detailed price information, including the opening, high, low, and closing prices for a specific date. This data is essential for technical analysis and trading strategies.
Historical LME Endpoint: For those interested in the London Metal Exchange (LME) prices, this endpoint provides historical rates dating back to 2008, allowing for comprehensive market analysis.

Understanding API Responses

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755597625,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-18",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

success: Indicates whether the API request was successful.
timestamp: The time at which the data was retrieved.
base: The base currency for the exchange rates, which is USD by default.
date: The date for which the rates are applicable.
rates: An object containing the exchange rates for various metals, including Platinum (XPT).
unit: Indicates the measurement unit for the rates, typically per troy ounce.

Practical Use Cases

Investment Platforms: Integrating the API into trading platforms allows users to view real-time and historical prices, enhancing their trading experience.
Market Analysis Tools: Analysts can use the historical data to create reports and forecasts, helping investors make informed decisions.
Financial Applications: Apps that require currency conversion can utilize the Convert Endpoint to provide users with accurate metal pricing in different currencies.

Conclusion

Metals-API provides a robust solution for accessing real-time and historical data, empowering developers to create innovative applications that cater to the needs of traders and investors. By utilizing the various endpoints available, users can gain valuable insights into market trends, optimize their trading strategies, and stay ahead in the competitive landscape of precious metals trading.

Metals-API Documentation and explore the comprehensive list of supported symbols at the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. With the right tools and data, you can navigate the complexities of the metals market with confidence.

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Query Platinum Oct 2025 (PLV25) Historical Prices via this API