How to Get Copper (XCU) prices using this API for real-time data

Introduction

Metals-API, a powerful tool that provides developers with access to real-time and historical data for various metals. We will explore the significance of Copper in the market, the transformative potential of the Metals-API, and how it can empower developers to create innovative applications that leverage real-time data analytics.

Metals-API Information

About Copper (XCU)

API Description

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with a comprehensive suite of tools for accessing metal prices and currency conversions. The API's capabilities are built around the need for accurate and timely data, allowing users to build next-generation applications that can respond to market changes in real-time. With its user-friendly interface and extensive documentation, the Metals-API is an invaluable resource for developers looking to integrate metal pricing data into their applications.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Copper (XCU) and other metals. The data is updated based on your subscription plan, ensuring you have the most current information available.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates dating back to 2019. This feature allows users to analyze trends over time by appending a specific date to the API request.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Copper and other metals. This endpoint is particularly useful for traders looking to make informed decisions based on market conditions.
• Convert Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, providing flexibility in financial transactions.
• 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: Track how Copper prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing insights into market volatility.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about Gold rates by Carat, which can be useful for jewelers and investors in precious metals.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest price for Copper over a specified period, aiding in investment decisions.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for Copper, allowing for detailed market analysis.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, which is beneficial for users interested in long-term trends.
• API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the 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.
• Available Endpoints: The Metals-API provides a comprehensive list of endpoints, each offering different functionalities to cater to various user needs.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: Access a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, ensuring you have the latest information at your fingertips.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India, which can be crucial for investors in the region.
• News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, providing context to market movements.

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755691234,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-20",
    "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": 1755604834,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-19",
    "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": "2025-08-13",
    "end_date": "2025-08-20",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-13": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-15": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-20": {
            "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": 1755691234,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-13",
    "end_date": "2025-08-20",
    "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) Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755691234,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-20",
    "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": 1755691234,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-20",
    "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 Website and explore the Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance on implementation.