Do I need an API key for market data?

No! All public market data endpoints (tickers, klines, orderbook, trades, instruments, funding, open interest) are completely free and open. No authentication required.

What kline intervals are supported?

Intervals: 1, 3, 5, 15, 30, 60, 120, 240, 360, 720 (minutes), D (daily), W (weekly), M (monthly). Up to 1000 candles per request.

What is funding rate?

Funding rate is a periodic payment exchanged between long and short traders in perpetual futures. Positive rate means longs pay shorts. It keeps the perpetual price close to the spot price. Payments occur every 8 hours on Bybit.

Bybit MCP Server for CrewAI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Connect your CrewAI agents to Bybit through the Vinkius — pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Bybit tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Bybit Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Bybit effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Bybit tools "
        "for automation and data analysis."
    ),
    # Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)

task = Task(
    description=(
        "Explore all available tools in Bybit "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 10 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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About Bybit MCP Server

Connect to Bybit and access real-time cryptocurrency market data through natural conversation — no API key needed for public market data.

When paired with CrewAI, Bybit becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Bybit tools autonomously — one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports — all orchestrated through the Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.

What you can do

Tickers — Get real-time prices, 24h change, high/low and volume for any trading pair
Klines — Fetch candlestick/OHLCV data for technical analysis across all timeframes
Orderbook — View current market depth (bids and asks) for any pair
Recent Trades — See the latest executed trades with price, size and side
Mark/Index Price — Get mark price and index price candlesticks for derivatives
Funding Rates — Check historical funding rates for perpetual contracts
Open Interest — Track open interest changes over time
Instruments — Browse all available trading pairs and contract specifications

The Bybit MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to CrewAI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Bybit to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Bybit MCP Server with CrewAI.

Install CrewAI

Run pip install crewai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Customize the agent

Adjust the role, goal, and backstory to fit your use case

Run the crew

Run python crew.py — CrewAI auto-discovers 10 tools from Bybit

Why Use CrewAI with the Bybit MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Bybit through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles — one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports — each with access to MCP tools

CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass the Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime

Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls

Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports

Bybit + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Bybit MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Bybit for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies — all without human handoff

Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries Bybit, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Bybit tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow

Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries Bybit against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

Bybit MCP Tools for CrewAI (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Bybit to CrewAI via MCP:

get_funding_history

Funding rates are paid every 8 hours between long and short positions. Positive rate means longs pay shorts. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Limit: 1-200 records. Get funding rate history for perpetual contracts

get_index_price_kline

Index price is the composite price from multiple exchanges. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get index price candlestick data

get_instruments

Categories: "spot", "linear", "inverse", "option". Filter by symbol or base coin. Get trading instruments (pairs/contracts) info

get_kline

Intervals: 1,3,5,15,30,60,120,240,360,720 (minutes), D (daily), W (weekly), M (monthly). Use start and end timestamps (milliseconds) for historical data. Limit: 1-1000 candles. Categories: "spot", "linear", "inverse". Get candlestick (kline) data for technical analysis

get_mark_price_kline

Mark price is used for liquidation calculations. Intervals same as kline. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get mark price candlestick data for derivatives

get_open_interest

Open interest shows total number of open positions. Intervals: 5min, 15min, 30min, 1h, 4h, 1d. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get open interest history for a derivatives contract

get_orderbook

Returns price levels and quantities. Limit: 1-200 (spot), 1-500 (linear/inverse/option). Useful for analyzing market depth and liquidity. Get the current orderbook (bids and asks) for a symbol

get_recent_trades

Returns trade price, size, side (Buy/Sell), timestamp and trade ID. Useful for seeing current market activity and order flow. Limit: 1-1000 trades. Get recent executed trades for a symbol

get_server_time

Useful for synchronizing requests and verifying API connectivity. Get the current Bybit server time

get_tickers

Categories: "spot" (spot trading), "linear" (USDT/USDC perpetual & futures), "inverse" (inverse perpetual & futures), "option" (options). Filter by specific symbol (e.g. "BTCUSDT") or base coin (e.g. "BTC"). Get real-time market tickers (prices) for any category

Example Prompts for Bybit in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Bybit immediately.

"What's the current Bitcoin price on Bybit?"

"Show me the last 5 daily candles for ETHUSDT."

"What's the funding rate for BTCUSDT perpetual?"

Troubleshooting Bybit MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Bybit to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not discovered

Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts — check console output.

Agent not using tools

Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".

Timeout errors

CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.

Rate limiting or 429 errors

The Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.

Bybit + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Bybit MCP Server with CrewAI.

How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?

CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily — when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.

Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?

Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.

What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?

CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.

Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?

CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.

Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?

Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.