# CoinDesk Pricing MCP MCP > CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index provides instant access to real-time Bitcoin pricing intelligence. Your agent can fetch current valuation across major global currencies like USD, EUR, and GBP using official CoinDesk data. It also lists every supported fiat currency code for deep market tracking. ## Overview - **Category:** finance-accounting - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** bitcoin, price-index, valuation, market-intelligence, currency-conversion ## Description This connector gives your AI client a dedicated financial analyst role, pulling live Bitcoin prices straight from the industry-standard CoinDesk feed. You can ask it for the current rate in USD, EUR, or GBP, and then expand that query to include any other supported currency code you need. Need to audit a portfolio across borders? No problem. The agent handles the conversion logic so you don't have to jump between exchange tabs. When your agent executes these calls through Vinkius, it generates a cryptographically signed audit trail for every price point retrieved. This means you get full visibility into which tools were called and what data flowed through—nothing happens in the dark. It ensures that when dealing with market valuations, everything is traceable and trustworthy. ## Tools ### get_bitcoin_price_custom Retrieves the current Bitcoin price using a specific, user-defined local currency code. ### get_bitcoin_price_eur Fetches the real-time Bitcoin price specifically in Euros (EUR). ### get_bitcoin_price_gbp Gets the current Bitcoin price using British Pounds (GBP). ### get_bitcoin_price_global Returns a general, globally recognized index of the current Bitcoin price. ### get_bitcoin_price_usd Provides the current and most common valuation of Bitcoin in US Dollars (USD). ### get_coindesk_disclaimer Retrieves the official legal terms and disclaimer from CoinDesk. ### get_latest_update_time Returns the exact UTC timestamp of the last analyzed Bitcoin trade data point, verifying freshness. ### list_supported_currencies Lists all fiat currency codes that the CoinDesk index tracks for Bitcoin pricing. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What is the current Bitcoin price? ``` **Response:** ``` Retrieving the latest Bitcoin Price Index... According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin is currently trading at $65,432.10 USD. I also have the rates in GBP and EUR if you're interested. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the Bitcoin price in British Pounds (GBP). ``` **Response:** ``` Checking the BPI... Bitcoin is currently worth £51,200.45 GBP. Would you like to see the price in other currencies? ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all currencies supported by the Bitcoin index. ``` **Response:** ``` Retrieving the supported currency list... CoinDesk supports a wide range of currencies including AED, ARS, AUD, BRL, CAD, and many more. I can provide the full details if you'd like to see specific codes. ``` ## Capabilities ### Get current Bitcoin valuation The agent retrieves real-time pricing for Bitcoin against a chosen fiat currency. ### List supported currencies It provides the full list of global fiat codes CoinDesk tracks, letting you check rate scope. ### Check data freshness You can confirm the exact UTC timestamp of the last Bitcoin trade analyzed for maximum data reliability. ### Get compliance details The agent supplies the official CoinDesk terms and disclaimer text. ## Use Cases ### Auditing portfolio value for international clients A fund manager needs to quickly know the current worth of a mixed crypto portfolio. They ask their agent, 'What is the Bitcoin price in Australian Dollars and British Pounds?' The agent uses `get_bitcoin_price_custom` and `get_bitcoin_price_gbp` to provide both figures immediately. ### Checking market scope for a new product A developer is building an international payment tool. Instead of guessing, they call `list_supported_currencies`. The agent returns a list of over 100 codes, defining the full scope of currencies they can support. ### Calculating conversion rates for a report A financial analyst is writing a market research paper. They prompt: 'What's the current BPI price in USD and EUR?' The agent pulls both values, allowing the analyst to compare two major markets instantly. ### Verifying data reliability before use Before running any large valuation process, a compliance officer always calls `get_latest_update_time` and checks the disclaimer using `get_coindesk_disclaimer`. This ensures they are operating on current, legally backed data. ## Benefits - Stop worrying about data sources. With this MCP, you can get the price using specific getters like `get_bitcoin_price_usd` or `get_bitcoin_price_eur`, guaranteeing accuracy for major markets. - Don't guess which currencies are available; just call `list_supported_currencies`. This gives your agent a complete map of all global fiat codes it can track, saving research time. - Need to know if the data is fresh? Use `get_latest_update_time` to verify the last traded timestamp every single time you run a valuation check. Trusting the source starts with verifying the time stamp. - Build complex automations that span multiple platforms. You can chain this MCP's pricing logic with other services—like sending an alert when a price hits a certain threshold in GBP or JPY. - When integrating crypto data, transparency matters. The Vinkius platform automatically provides a cryptographically signed audit trail for every single price point, making your financial reports tamper-proof by design. ## How It Works The bottom line is that you prompt the AI with natural language, and it handles all the complex API lookups to give you a single, clear answer. 1. Connect your AI client to this MCP. You don't need an API key because access is public. 2. Ask your agent for a specific price, like 'What's the Bitcoin price in Japanese Yen?' 3. The agent calls the appropriate tool and returns the current, structured pricing data. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I check all currencies with `list_supported_currencies`?** Just prompt your agent to run `list_supported_currencies`. It returns a complete list of every fiat code CoinDesk tracks, letting you see the full scope of available market data. **Does `get_bitcoin_price_usd` give me live rates?** Yes, it provides real-time pricing. For extra confirmation that the rate is current, run `get_latest_update_time` immediately after to verify the last analyzed trade. **Can I use this MCP with multiple services?** Absolutely. You can chain the price data from this MCP with messaging or billing MCPs. For example, trigger a message when the USD price crosses a specific threshold you set in your automation. **What is the difference between `get_bitcoin_price_custom` and `get_bitcoin_price_global`?** `get_bitcoin_price_global` gives an overall index value, while `get_bitcoin_price_custom` lets you force a specific fiat pair using its code. Use the custom tool when your target currency isn't one of the pre-built major pairs. **How can I check when the data used by `get_bitcoin_price_global` was last updated?** You get the exact UTC timestamp of the last analyzed trade using `get_latest_update_time`. This lets you confirm the data's freshness before basing financial decisions on it. **If I try to get a price using `get_bitcoin_price_custom` for an unsupported currency, what happens?** The MCP will return an error indicating the unsupported code. You must first run `list_supported_currencies` to confirm the target fiat code is valid before calling any custom pricing tool. **Does using `get_coindesk_disclaimer` protect me from liability when I build my app?** It provides CoinDesk’s official terms and disclaimer language. While it's not legal advice, having this text is essential for including proper source attribution in your reports or applications. **When I compare a price from `get_bitcoin_price_usd` with one from `get_bitcoin_price_gbp`, should they match exactly?** No, they won't match perfectly because of real-world market spread and the specific exchange rates used by CoinDesk. Always account for minor fluctuations when comparing different currency endpoints.