obv_analysis

Multi-timeframe On-Balance Volume analysis. Detects accumulation/distribution through OBV trends and price/OBV divergences. Essential for confirming pump/dump signals - catches hidden accumulation (like BTR) or distribution masquerading as pumps. Returns OBV values, trends, and divergence alerts ...

Server Asterdex tyranosurasmax/asterdex-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What obv_analysis does on Asterdex

AI agents call obv_analysis to retrieve information from Asterdex without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why obv_analysis needs a policy

This is a technical analysis tool that retrieves and analyzes market data (price and volume) to generate trading signals and insights. It reads historical market data and produces analytical output without side effects. While it operates in a financial trading context, the tool itself only reads and analyzes data—it does not move money, execute trades, or commit financial obligations.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'On-Balance Volume analysis' and 'Detects accumulation/distribution through OBV trends' - purely analytical operations that 'Returns OBV values, trends, and divergence alerts'.

Questions about obv_analysis

What does the obv_analysis tool do? +

Multi-timeframe On-Balance Volume analysis. Detects accumulation/distribution through OBV trends and price/OBV divergences. Essential for confirming pump/dump signals - catches hidden accumulation (like BTR) or distribution masquerading as pumps. Returns OBV values, trends, and divergence alerts across 5m, 15m, 1h, 4h timeframes. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Asterdex MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on obv_analysis? +

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

What risk level is obv_analysis? +

obv_analysis is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit obv_analysis? +

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

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

obv_analysis is provided by the Asterdex MCP server (tyranosurasmax/asterdex-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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