getReferencePrice

SERVERBybit MCP Server SOURCEbybit-exchange/trading-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/bybit-exchange-trading-mcp/getreferenceprice.md

WHAT IT DOES

What getReferencePrice does on Bybit MCP Server

AI agents call getReferencePrice to retrieve information from Bybit MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why getReferencePrice is rated Low

This tool retrieves market data (reference prices) without side effects. It provides information for decision-making but cannot execute trades, modify positions, or transfer funds. The tool sits upstream of actual trading operations and serves purely informational purposes, making it a straightforward Read classification.

From the tool's definition Tool 'Query the reference exchange rate' returns buy/sell prices, timestamp, and quota information with no modifications to data or execution of trades.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs getReferencePrice safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Bybit MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For getReferencePrice, this is the rule to start with:

getReferencePrice Allowed

getReferencePrice is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "getReferencePrice": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Bybit MCP Server, apply this rule, and every getReferencePrice call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about getReferencePrice

What does the getReferencePrice tool do? +

Query the reference exchange rate for a specified trading pair.\n\nReturns:\n- Buy prices (multiple payment methods)\n- Sell prices (multiple payment methods)\n- Price timestamp\n- Transaction quota information\n\nImportant: Reference prices are for reference only. Actual trading prices are determined by the quote endpoint.\n\nUse Cases:\n- Display approximate exchange rates to users\n- Compare prices across different payment methods\n- Calculate estimated amounts before requesting a quote. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Bybit MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on getReferencePrice? +

Register the Bybit MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for getReferencePrice: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Bybit MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is getReferencePrice? +

getReferencePrice is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit getReferencePrice? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the getReferencePrice rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block getReferencePrice completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for getReferencePrice. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides getReferencePrice? +

getReferencePrice is provided by the Bybit MCP Server MCP server (bybit-exchange/trading-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

KEEP EXPLORING

More on Bybit MCP Server, and thousands of servers like it.

This server

All 380 Bybit MCP Server tools →

Across the catalogue

The MCP Attack Database →

Guides

Roll out MCP under one policy →Data exfiltration →MCP token cost →