Get LBMA Platinum Pm (LBXPTPM) prices for investment insights using this API

Get LBMA Platinum Pm (LBXPTPM) Prices for Investment Insights Using This API

LBMA Platinum Pm (LBXPTPM) prices are essential for investors looking to capitalize on market fluctuations. Utilizing the Metals-API can provide you with the latest insights into platinum prices, enabling you to make data-driven choices. This blog post will delve 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)

XPT, is a precious metal that plays a pivotal role in various industries, particularly in green technology applications and sustainable innovation. As the world shifts towards clean energy solutions, platinum's unique properties make it an essential component in catalytic converters, fuel cells, and other technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

API Description

Metals-API is a powerful tool designed to provide developers with real-time and historical data on various metals, including platinum. This API offers a range of capabilities that can transform how businesses and individuals interact with metals data. By leveraging the Metals-API, developers can build next-generation applications that provide users with timely insights into market trends, price fluctuations, and historical data.

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, you can receive updates every 60 minutes or more frequently.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for platinum dating back to 2019. This feature allows you to analyze past trends and make predictions based on historical data.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for platinum, enabling you to gauge market sentiment and make informed trading decisions.
• Convert Endpoint: This endpoint allows you to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, making it easier to manage your investments across different currencies.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, providing insights into price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how platinum prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, helping you identify trends and potential investment opportunities.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat, which can be useful for investors interested in gold-platinum comparisons.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Get the lowest and highest price for platinum over a specified period, allowing you to assess market volatility.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Access open, high, low, and close prices for platinum, which are essential 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 required to access 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.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals, ensuring you have the latest information.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using the dedicated endpoint, useful for investors in the Indian market.
• News Endpoint: Stay informed with the latest news articles related to various metals, helping you understand market dynamics.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1752379217,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-13",
    "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": 1752292817,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-12",
    "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": "2025-07-06",
    "end_date": "2025-07-13",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-06": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-08": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-07-13": {
            "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": 1752379217,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-06",
    "end_date": "2025-07-13",
    "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": 1752379217,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-13",
    "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": 1752379217,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-13",
    "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

LBMA Platinum Pm (LBXPTPM) prices are vital for investors looking to navigate the complex world of precious metals trading. The Metals-API offers a comprehensive suite of features that empower developers to create innovative applications that leverage real-time and historical data. By utilizing the various endpoints, such as the Latest Rates, Historical Rates, and Fluctuation endpoints, investors can gain valuable insights into market trends and make informed decisions.

Metals-API Supported Symbols page.