btc_send_max · Bitcoin wallet MCP server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What btc_send_max does on Bitcoin wallet MCP server

AI agents use btc_send_max to commit financial operations through Bitcoin wallet MCP server — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why btc_send_max needs a policy

This tool moves the maximum available Bitcoin funds to a destination address, constituting a financial transaction that is irreversible on-chain. Misuse could result in total loss of wallet funds, making it critical severity.

From the tool's definition "Send maximum possible BTC (sweep) to a single address" — sweeps entire wallet balance as a Bitcoin transaction

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about btc_send_max

What does the btc_send_max tool do? +

Send maximum possible BTC (sweep) to a single address. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Bitcoin wallet MCP server MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on btc_send_max? +

Register the Bitcoin wallet MCP server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for btc_send_max: 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 Bitcoin wallet MCP server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is btc_send_max? +

btc_send_max 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 btc_send_max? +

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

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

btc_send_max is provided by the Bitcoin wallet MCP server MCP server (markmhendrickson/mcp-server-bitcoin). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

btc_send_max is one line of Bitcoin wallet MCP server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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