# CoinAPI MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > CoinAPI gives your AI agent direct access to live and historical cryptocurrency market data from hundreds of exchanges. It pulls real-time prices, trade history, and order book depth so your agent can act as a quantitative analyst without you switching tabs. Get precise exchange rates, OHLCV data, and Level 2 order books instantly for any crypto or fiat pair. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CyeRVnTshwEelWCyE3GgPVpQDVxtriqg4JekOipt/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** market-data, cryptocurrency, ohlcv, order-book, real-time-sync, rest-api ## Description This cryptocurrency market data platform connects your AI client to a massive stream of market intelligence. Instead of manually digging through different exchange websites or jumping between tabs to check prices, your agent can now pull that data instantly. It handles the heavy lifting of fetching real-time exchange rates, historical OHLCV records, and deep order book liquidity across hundreds of platforms. This makes it a go-to for anyone who needs their agent to perform actual analysis on market momentum or asset valuations. Because Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can plug it into your existing workflow and let your agent handle the data gathering. It turns your AI into a dedicated analyst that knows exactly what is happening on the ground, whether you are looking for specific trade activity or just want to see the full list of supported assets. It removes the friction of data collection so you can spend more time on the strategy itself. ## Tools ### list_exchanges See every exchange currently integrated with the platform. You can quickly identify which markets are available for your data needs. ### get_ohlcv Pull historical Open, High, Low, Close, and Volume data for any symbol. Use this to see price actions over different timeframes. ### get_latest_orderbooks Fetch Level 2 order book data to see current bid and ask depth. This is useful for analyzing market liquidity and spreads. ### get_latest_quotes Get the most recent price quotes for various trading pairs. It provides the current market price for any specific asset. ### get_specific_rate Pull the exact exchange rate for a single, specific currency pair. Use this when you need a precise value for a single pair. ### list_symbols Get a list of all symbols, with optional filters for specific markets. This helps you find the right trading pair for your analysis. ### get_latest_trades See the most recent trades executed on a specific exchange and symbol. You can monitor real-time activity and volume spikes. ### get_exchange_rates Retrieve current exchange rates between different currencies. This lets you see the conversion value between crypto and fiat. ### list_assets Get a full list of all supported crypto and fiat assets. This helps you see the full scope of available pairs in one place. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the current price for Bitcoin in USD? ``` **Response:** ``` **Current BTC/USD Market Data** | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Current Price** | $65,400.25 | | **24h Change** | +2.4% | | **Volume** | $32B | Would you like me to pull the Level 2 order book for a specific exchange like Binance or Coinbase? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Can you show me the last 5 trades for Solana on Binance? ``` **Response:** ``` **Recent Solana (SOL/USDT) Trades on Binance** * **$145.20** - 500 SOL * **$145.22** - 120 SOL * **$145.19** - 2,000 SOL * **$145.21** - 450 SOL * **$145.20** - 100 SOL I can also pull the current order book depth if you want to see the bid/ask spread. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me the daily OHLCV for Ethereum on Bitstamp. ``` **Response:** ``` **Daily OHLCV for ETH/USD (Bitstamp)** * **Open:** $3,450.00 * **High:** $3,520.50 * **Low:** $3,440.20 * **Close:** $3,490.10 * **Volume:** 15,000 ETH Let me know if you want to see this data for a different timeframe or exchange. ``` ## Capabilities ### Fetch real-time exchange rates Get current conversion values between various crypto and fiat currencies instantly. ### Pull historical OHLCV data Retrieve Open, High, Low, Close, and Volume records for price action analysis over any timeframe. ### Monitor live trade activity Track the most recent executed trades on specific symbols and exchanges in real time. ### Access Level 2 order book depth View bid and ask depth to analyze market liquidity and current spreads. ### List all supported assets See a full catalog of supported fiat and crypto symbols across all integrated platforms. ## Use Cases ### Detecting Whale Movements A trader needs to know if a large amount of capital moved. Ask your agent to check get_latest_trades for a specific coin on a major exchange to see large recent fills. ### Identifying Support Levels A researcher needs to see price history for a new coin. Use get_ohlcv to pull the last 30 days of price action for a specific pair to identify key support levels. ### Checking Token Availability A developer needs to know which exchanges support a specific token. Use list_assets and list_symbols to filter which platforms currently list a new cryptocurrency. ### Analyzing Bid/Ask Spreads A manager needs to see the current spread for a pair. Use get_latest_quotes to get the current bid/ask and check the liquidity with get_latest_orderbooks. ## Benefits - No more manual tab switching because your agent pulls data from hundreds of exchanges directly using list_exchanges. - Analyze price trends faster by fetching historical OHLCV records with get_ohlcv for any timeframe. - Monitor live market activity without refreshing pages by using get_latest_trades to see real-time execution. - Understand market liquidity better by pulling Level 2 order book data with get_latest_orderbooks. - Simplify asset discovery by listing every supported symbol and fiat pair through list_assets. ## How It Works The bottom line is your agent gets a direct line to institutional-grade crypto market data. 1. Subscribe to the CoinAPI MCP via the Vinkius catalog. 2. Add your CoinAPI Key to your client configuration. 3. Ask your agent to pull live prices, historical trends, or order book depth. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use CoinAPI to see prices from different exchanges?** Yes. This Connector connects your agent to hundreds of different exchanges, allowing you to see a broad market view instead of just one platform. **Does the CoinAPI MCP show order book depth?** It does. Your agent can pull Level 2 order book data to help you analyze liquidity and see the current bid and ask spreads. **Can I get historical data with CoinAPI?** Yes, you can retrieve historical OHLCV records to analyze price actions and trends over various timeframes. **Is CoinAPI good for DeFi developers?** It is a great choice for DeFi developers who need to integrate reliable exchange rates and institutional-grade pricing into their applications. **How many assets does CoinAPI cover?** The platform covers hundreds of supported fiat and cryptocurrency assets, making it a very comprehensive source for market data. **Can my agent check real-time trades?** Yes. Your agent can monitor the most recent executed trades on any specific exchange and symbol to track live market activity. **How do I format the symbol ID to get specific exchange data?** CoinAPI uses a specific format: `EXCHANGE_TYPE_BASE_QUOTE`. For example, to get Bitcoin to USD on Bitstamp, use `BITSTAMP_SPOT_BTC_USD`. You can use the `list_symbols` tool to find exact identifiers. **Can I get the current price of Ethereum in Euros?** Yes! Use the `get_specific_rate` tool. Set `asset_id_base` to 'ETH' and `asset_id_quote` to 'EUR'. This will return the real-time average conversion rate. **What timeframes are available for OHLCV data?** The `get_ohlcv` tool supports various periods via the `period_id` parameter, such as `1MIN`, `1HRS`, `1DAY`, `1MTH`, etc. It defaults to `1DAY`.