setLeverage

SERVERBybit MCP Server SOURCEbybit-exchange/trading-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What setLeverage does on Bybit MCP Server

AI agents use setLeverage to create or update resources in Bybit MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Bybit MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why setLeverage is rated Medium

This tool modifies the leverage setting on a trading position. While it doesn't directly move money, changing leverage on a cryptocurrency derivatives position is a high-impact financial configuration change that significantly affects risk exposure and potential liquidation price.

From the tool's definition Set the leverage for a contract position... change leverage on an existing or new position. Always set both buyLeverage and sellLeverage.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs setLeverage 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 setLeverage, this is the rule to start with:

setLeverage Rate-limited

setLeverage stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "setLeverage": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "setleverage_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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 setLeverage call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about setLeverage

What does the setLeverage tool do? +

Set the leverage for a contract position. Supports linear and inverse contracts.\nIn one-way mode or cross margin mode, buyLeverage and sellLeverage must be equal.\nIn isolated margin hedge mode, they can differ.\n\nAgent hint: Use this to change leverage on an existing or new position. Always set both buyLeverage and sellLeverage.\nFor one-way mode and cross margin, they must be identical. Do not set leverage to the current value or it will error. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Bybit MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on setLeverage? +

Register the Bybit MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for setLeverage: 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 setLeverage? +

setLeverage is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit setLeverage? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the setLeverage 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 setLeverage completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for setLeverage. 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 setLeverage? +

setLeverage 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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