request_fiat_quote · Bybit MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What request_fiat_quote does on Bybit

AI agents use request_fiat_quote to commit financial operations through Bybit — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why request_fiat_quote needs a policy

This tool operates on a trading exchange (Bybit) and requests a quote for fiat currency conversion. While 'requesting a quote' may seem like a read operation, in the context of exchange trading flows, quote requests typically initiate or commit to financial obligations and are part of the trade execution pipeline.

From the tool's definition Request a fiat conversion quote — initiates a financial transaction flow for fiat currency conversion on a trading exchange

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

request_fiat_quote Approval-gated

Any call to request_fiat_quote is blocked until a human approves it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "request_fiat_quote": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about request_fiat_quote

What does the request_fiat_quote tool do? +

Request a fiat conversion quote. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Bybit MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on request_fiat_quote? +

Register the Bybit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for request_fiat_quote: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is request_fiat_quote? +

request_fiat_quote is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit request_fiat_quote? +

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

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

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