Get HRC Steel Futures Continuous Contract (HRN00) prices using this API

Introduction

HRC Steel Futures, its markets, and how the Metals-API can empower developers to access and utilize real-time data effectively.

Understanding HRC Steel Futures (HRN00)

Market Dynamics

Digital Transformation in Metal Markets

Technological Innovation and Advancement

Data Analytics and Insights

Metals-API Overview

Metals-API is a powerful tool designed for developers looking to integrate real-time metals data into their applications. This API offers a range of functionalities that cater to various needs, from retrieving the latest prices to accessing historical data. With its robust architecture, the Metals-API is positioned as a leader in the field of metals data services.

API Capabilities

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1743555678,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-02",
    "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": 1743469278,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-01",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1743555678,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-02",
    "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"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1743555678,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-03-26",
    "end_date": "2025-04-02",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-03-26": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-03-28": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-04-02": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-03-26",
    "end_date": "2025-04-02",
    "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"
}

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

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1743555678,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-02",
    "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"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

API Key and Authentication

API Response Structure

Common Use Cases

• Building trading platforms that require real-time price updates.
• Creating analytical tools that utilize historical data for trend analysis.
• Integrating currency conversion features into financial applications.

Performance Optimization and Scaling

Security Considerations

Conclusion

Metals-API can significantly enhance trading strategies. By understanding the various endpoints and their functionalities, developers can create powerful applications that leverage real-time and historical data to make informed decisions. For more information, refer to the Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a comprehensive list of available data. Embracing these technological advancements will undoubtedly lead to smarter trading practices and a deeper understanding of market dynamics.