calculate_trailing_stop · Bybit MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What calculate_trailing_stop does on Bybit MCP Server

AI agents invoke calculate_trailing_stop to trigger actions in Bybit MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why calculate_trailing_stop needs a policy

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Verdict

calculate_trailing_stop Rate-limited

calculate_trailing_stop stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "calculate_trailing_stop": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "calculate_trailing_stop_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about calculate_trailing_stop

What does the calculate_trailing_stop tool do? +

Calculate trailing stop loss with breakeven and profit protection. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Bybit MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on calculate_trailing_stop? +

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

calculate_trailing_stop is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit calculate_trailing_stop? +

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

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

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