• DATA
  • TRENDS
  • INSIGHT
  • HUMAN

How to track market sector metrics with your AI

Connect TokenTerminal to your AI client to pull real-time financial data. Once connected, your agent handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the trends.

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Short answer

How can I track crypto market sectors with my AI?

Your AI uses TokenTerminal to pull specific financial metrics for different crypto sectors. It aggregates this data to show you how specific niches are moving compared to the broader market. You'll see the breakdown of these movements below.

The outcomes

Where your data goes

The AI turns raw financial numbers into clear market intelligence.

DATA

Aggregated sector metrics

The AI pulls specific financial data points for various crypto sectors. You get a consolidated view of how different categories are performing.

TRENDS

Market movement analysis

Your agent identifies shifts in market dominance and sector rotation. It spots when capital moves from one niche to another.

INSIGHT

Custom trend reports

Instead of looking at charts, you ask for summaries. The AI generates text-based reports on sector health and momentum.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the numbers and the trends. You decide which sectors are worth your attention or capital.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between TokenTerminal's database and your chat interface.

  1. Fetch sector data

    The AI calls the specific tool to grab financial metrics for the crypto sectors you care about.

    get_market_metrics

  2. Aggregate trends

    It processes the raw numbers to find patterns in sector performance and volume.

    get_market_metrics

  3. Compare performance

    The agent looks at how one sector is performing against the total market cap or other specific niches.

    get_market_metrics

  4. Summarize findings

    The AI converts the technical data into a plain English summary of what is actually happening in the market.

    get_market_metrics

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your market analysis.

Starting points

Swap out the specific sector names or timeframes to get the exact data you need.

Token Terminal Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UK80EfkoKCDndu1BdY6oX3hzhHryikMFP1VouV0K/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Token Terminal capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "tokenterminal-crypto-financial-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UK80EfkoKCDndu1BdY6oX3hzhHryikMFP1VouV0K/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Start here

Connect TokenTerminal once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start asking your AI about market data.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI execute trades based on these metrics?

    No. The AI can only read and analyze the data provided by TokenTerminal. It cannot place trades or move funds.

  • 02

    Does the AI update the data in TokenTerminal?

    No. This connection is read-only. The AI can pull data to show you, but it cannot change any settings or data within your TokenTerminal account.

  • 03

    How fresh is the market data?

    The AI pulls the most recent metrics available through the TokenTerminal API at the moment you ask the question.

  • 04

    Can I use this with Claude?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop.

  • 05

    Do I need to manually export CSVs first?

    No. The AI pulls the data directly through the connection, so there is no need for manual exports.

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