Get daily updates for Platinum Sep 2025 (PLU25) prices using this API

Get Daily Updates for Platinum Sep 2025 (PLU25) Prices Using This API

In the ever-evolving landscape of precious metals trading, staying updated with real-time data is crucial for investors and developers alike. The Metals-API provides a robust solution for accessing daily updates on Platinum (XPT) prices, including the upcoming September 2025 (PLU25) contracts. This blog post delves into the intricacies of Platinum, its markets, and how the Metals-API can empower developers to create innovative applications that leverage real-time metals data.

Metals-API Information

About Platinum (XPT)

Platinum is a precious metal that has gained significant attention due to its applications in green technology and sustainable innovation. As industries shift towards clean energy solutions, Platinum plays a pivotal role in catalytic converters for vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, and various electronic components. The demand for Platinum is expected to rise as digital transformation and smart technology integration continue to shape the future of manufacturing and energy production.

Investors looking to capitalize on the potential of Platinum must stay informed about market trends and price fluctuations. The Metals-API offers a comprehensive suite of tools that provide real-time and historical data, enabling developers to build applications that can analyze and predict market movements effectively.

API Description

The Metals-API is designed to provide developers with easy access to real-time metals data, including prices, historical rates, and conversion functionalities. This API is a game-changer for those looking to integrate metals pricing into their applications, offering a range of endpoints that cater to various needs. With the ability to retrieve data at different intervals and formats, developers can create next-generation applications that respond to market changes in real-time.

For more information on how to get started, visit the Metals-API Documentation.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API boasts several key features that make it an invaluable resource for developers:

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 allows developers to access the most current prices for Platinum and other metals.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to your query, you can retrieve past prices and analyze trends over time.
Bid and Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Platinum, allowing traders to make informed decisions based on current market conditions.
Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion feature, which allows users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for traders dealing in multiple currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This feature is essential for analyzing price movements over specific periods.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Retrieve information about how Platinum prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing insights into market volatility.
Carat Endpoint: This endpoint allows you to retrieve information about Gold rates by Carat, which can be useful for jewelers and investors in the jewelry market.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for Platinum over a specified period, helping traders identify potential entry and exit points.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for Platinum, which are crucial for technical analysis.
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 essential for accessing the API's features and must be included in your requests.
API Response: Exchange rates delivered by the Metals-API are by default relative to USD, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
Available Endpoints: The API offers 14 different endpoints, each providing unique functionalities tailored to various user needs.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available currencies, ensuring you have access to the latest symbols.
News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping you informed about market developments.

For a complete list of all supported symbols, refer to the Metals-API Supported Symbols.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Understanding the API's response structure is crucial for effective integration. Below are examples of various endpoints and their corresponding JSON responses:

Latest Rates Endpoint

Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1766621271,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-25",
"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"
}

This response indicates that the current price of Platinum (XPT) is 0.000912 per troy ounce, providing a snapshot of the market at that moment.

Historical Rates Endpoint

Access historical exchange rates for any date since 1999.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1766534871,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-24",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

This response shows the historical price of Platinum on December 24, 2025, allowing users to analyze past trends and make informed decisions.

Time-Series Endpoint

Get exchange rates for a specific time period.

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2025-12-18",
"end_date": "2025-12-25",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2025-12-18": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2025-12-20": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2025-12-25": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

This endpoint allows users to track the price movements of Platinum over a specified period, providing valuable insights into market trends.

Convert Endpoint

Convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD.

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1766621271,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

This response shows the conversion of 1000 USD to troy ounces of Gold (XAU), demonstrating the API's versatility in handling different metals and currencies.

Fluctuation Endpoint

Track rate fluctuations between two dates.

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2025-12-18",
"end_date": "2025-12-25",
"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"
}

This endpoint provides insights into how Platinum prices have changed over a specified period, allowing traders to gauge market volatility.

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

Get OHLC data for a specific time period.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1766621271,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-25",
"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"
}

This response provides a comprehensive view of Platinum's price action, essential for traders employing technical analysis strategies.

Bid/Ask Endpoint

Get current bid and ask prices for metals.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1766621271,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-25",
"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"
}

This endpoint is crucial for traders who need to know the current market prices for buying and selling Platinum.

Conclusion

The Metals-API is an essential tool for developers and traders looking to stay informed about Platinum prices and market trends. With its extensive range of endpoints, including real-time rates, historical data, and conversion functionalities, the API empowers users to make data-driven decisions in the precious metals market.

By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, developers can create innovative applications that provide valuable insights and enhance trading strategies. For more information on how to get started, visit the Metals-API Website and explore the Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance on implementation.

Stay ahead in the precious metals market by utilizing the power of real-time data and analytics through the Metals-API.

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Get daily updates for Platinum Sep 2025 (PLU25) prices using this API