Get real-time ProShares UltraShort Gold (GLL) prices using this API

Metals-API Aug 18, 2025 1 min read

Get Real-Time ProShares UltraShort Gold (GLL) Prices Using This API

Metals-API provides developers with the tools to retrieve real-time prices for precious metals, including the ProShares UltraShort Gold (GLL). This blog post will explore the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on how it can be utilized to access current and historical gold prices, analyze market trends, and integrate seamlessly into trading applications.

Metals-API Information

About Gold (XAU)

API Description

Metals-API Website or check out the Metals-API Documentation for detailed instructions on how to implement its features.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated based on your subscription plan. Depending on your plan, you can receive updates every 60 minutes or every 10 minutes. For example, a typical response might look like this:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755479043,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-18",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912,
"XPD": 0.000744
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical exchange rates dating back to 2019. You can query the API for historical rates by appending a specific date. A sample response might look like this:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755392643,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-17",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing insight into market liquidity. A typical response might include:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755479043,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-18",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"bid": 0.000481,
"ask": 0.000483,
"spread": 2.0e-6
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint: This endpoint allows you to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. For instance, converting 1000 USD to gold might yield:

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1755479043,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows you to query daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. A response might look like this:

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2025-08-11",
"end_date": "2025-08-18",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2025-08-11": {
"XAU": 0.000485
},
"2025-08-18": {
"XAU": 0.000482
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint: Track rate fluctuations between two dates to analyze market volatility. A sample response might include:

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2025-08-11",
"end_date": "2025-08-18",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"start_rate": 0.000485,
"end_rate": 0.000482,
"change": -3.0e-6,
"change_pct": -0.62
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Retrieve OHLC data for a specific time period, which is crucial for technical analysis. An example response might look like this:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755479043,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-18",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"open": 0.000485,
"high": 0.000487,
"low": 0.000481,
"close": 0.000482
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Gold Price India Endpoint: This dedicated endpoint allows you to retrieve the latest gold price in India, catering to a specific market segment.

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

Conclusion

Metals-API Website and explore the Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance on implementation.