setPriceLimit

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/setpricelimit.md

WHAT IT DOES

What setPriceLimit does on Bybit MCP Server

AI agents use setPriceLimit 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 setPriceLimit is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies account-level settings that control order behavior—a reversible configuration change. While it does not directly execute trades or move funds, it alters how future orders are processed, affecting trading behavior. This is Write-category (configuration modification) rather than Execute (no code/command execution) or Financial (no money movement).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Configure price limit action behavior' and 'Controls whether orders... are auto-adjusted or rejected.' The agent hint explicitly instructs to 'Set modifyEnable=true for auto-adjustment, false for rejection,' indicating the tool…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

setPriceLimit Rate-limited

setPriceLimit 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": {
    "setPriceLimit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "setpricelimit_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 setPriceLimit call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about setPriceLimit

What does the setPriceLimit tool do? +

Configure price limit action behavior per product category. Controls whether\norders exceeding price limits are auto-adjusted or rejected.\n\nRate limit: 5 req/s\n\nAgent hint: Use this to control how orders are handled when they exceed price limits.\nSet modifyEnable=true for auto-adjustment, false for rejection. Settings for\nlinear or inverse apply to all futures. Use getUserSettings to check current config. 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 setPriceLimit? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit setPriceLimit? +

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

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

setPriceLimit 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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