Retrieve Copper (XCU) prices with this API for your applications

Retrieve Copper (XCU) Prices with this API for Your Applications

XCU, is one of the most essential metals in the global economy, used extensively in electrical wiring, plumbing, and electronics. With the advent of advanced technologies and data analytics, developers now have the opportunity to leverage APIs to access real-time copper prices and other metal data, enabling them to create innovative applications that can drive efficiency and insights in their operations.

Metals-API Information

About Copper (XCU)

API Description

Metals-API is a powerful tool that provides developers with access to real-time and historical data for various metals, including copper. This API empowers developers to build next-generation applications that can analyze market trends, track price changes, and convert currencies seamlessly. With its robust capabilities, the Metals-API is designed to support the needs of businesses looking to integrate metal price data into their applications.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data for copper and other metals. The response includes the latest prices, allowing developers to integrate this information into their applications easily.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for copper dating back to 2019. This endpoint is crucial for analyzing trends and making informed decisions based on past data.
Bid and Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for copper, providing insights into market dynamics and helping traders make informed decisions.
Convert Endpoint: This feature allows you to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, making it easier to handle transactions in different currencies.
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 copper prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing insights into market volatility.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Get detailed OHLC data for copper, which is essential for technical analysis and trading strategies.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest price of copper for a specific date, helping traders identify price extremes.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols, dating back to 2008, which is particularly useful for businesses involved in international trading.
API Key: Your unique API key is essential for accessing the Metals-API, ensuring secure and authorized usage.
API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD, with all data returned in a structured JSON format for easy integration.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, ensuring developers have access to the latest information.
News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to copper and other metals, keeping you informed about market developments.

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753318818,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-24",
    "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": 1753232418,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-23",
    "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": "2025-07-17",
    "end_date": "2025-07-24",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-17": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-19": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-07-24": {
            "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": 1753318818,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-17",
    "end_date": "2025-07-24",
    "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": 1753318818,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-24",
    "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": 1753318818,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-24",
    "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 offers a comprehensive suite of tools for developers looking to access real-time and historical data for copper and other metals. By leveraging this API, businesses can gain valuable insights into market trends, optimize their trading strategies, and enhance their applications with real-time data. The ability to track fluctuations, convert currencies, and access historical rates empowers developers to create innovative solutions that can adapt to the ever-changing landscape of the metals market.

Metals-API Documentation. To explore the full range of supported symbols, visit the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. Start harnessing the power of real-time metals data today by visiting the Metals-API Website.

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Retrieve Copper (XCU) prices with this API for your applications