Access Bitumen (BITUMEN) Historical Prices utilizing this API

Access Bitumen (BITUMEN) Historical Prices Utilizing this API

Metals-API to access this data effectively. We will explore the innovative capabilities of the Metals-API, its various endpoints, and how they can empower developers to create next-generation applications that harness the power of real-time metals data.

About Bitumen (BITUMEN)

API Description

Metals-API is a powerful tool that provides real-time and historical data for various metals, including Bitumen. It empowers developers to create applications that can access and analyze metals data seamlessly. The API is designed with innovation in mind, offering a range of endpoints that cater to different data needs.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Bitumen and other metals. Depending on your subscription plan, the API can return data updated every 60 minutes or even more frequently. This feature is essential for applications that require up-to-the-minute pricing information.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Developers can access historical rates for Bitumen dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, users can retrieve historical pricing data, which is invaluable for trend analysis and forecasting.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature allows developers to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Bitumen. Understanding the bid-ask spread is crucial for traders and investors looking to make informed decisions based on market conditions.
• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, enabling users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for applications that require multi-currency support.
• Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows developers to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice. This feature is ideal for analyzing price movements over specific periods.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: With this endpoint, users can track how Bitumen prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This data is essential for understanding market volatility and making strategic decisions.
• Carat Endpoint: While primarily focused on precious metals, the Metals-API also provides information about gold rates by carat, which can be relevant for developers working with multiple metal types.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for the lowest and highest prices of Bitumen over a specified period, providing insights into market extremes.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Developers can access the open, high, low, and close prices for Bitumen, which are critical for technical analysis and trading strategies.
• Historical LME Endpoint: For those interested in LME symbols, this endpoint provides historical rates dating back to 2008, allowing for comprehensive market analysis.
• API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key that must be included in requests to authenticate and authorize access to the API.
• API Response: The Metals-API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals, including Bitumen, ensuring developers have access to the latest data.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: For developers focused on the Indian market, this endpoint retrieves the latest gold prices in India, showcasing the API's versatility.
• News Endpoint: The Metals-API also includes a news endpoint that allows users to retrieve the latest articles related to various metals, keeping developers informed about market trends.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755064951,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-13",
    "rates": {
        "BITUMEN": 0.000482
    },
    "unit": "per ton"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754978551,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-12",
    "rates": {
        "BITUMEN": 0.000485
    },
    "unit": "per ton"
}

Time-series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-06",
    "end_date": "2025-08-13",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-06": {
            "BITUMEN": 0.000485
        },
        "2025-08-08": {
            "BITUMEN": 0.000483
        },
        "2025-08-13": {
            "BITUMEN": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per ton"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "BITUMEN",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1755064951,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "tons"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-06",
    "end_date": "2025-08-13",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "BITUMEN": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per ton"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755064951,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-13",
    "rates": {
        "BITUMEN": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per ton"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755064951,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-13",
    "rates": {
        "BITUMEN": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per ton"
}

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a complete list of available metals. Visit the Metals-API Website to learn more about how this powerful tool can enhance your applications and provide valuable insights into the metal markets.