getReferencePrice

ServerBybit MCP Server
CategoryRead

WHAT IT DOES

What getReferencePrice does on Bybit MCP Server

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

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why getReferencePrice needs a policy

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.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access getReferencePrice gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control getReferencePrice

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Bybit MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for getReferencePrice:

policy.json

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

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

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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.

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