Binance Trading Agent
Unofficial tools and server implementation for Binance's Model Context Protocol (MCP). Designed to support developers building crypto trading AI Agents.
What is Binance Trading Agent?
Binance Trading Agent is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to unofficial tools and server implementation for binance's model context protocol (mcp). designed to support developers building crypto trading ai agents.
Unofficial tools and server implementation for Binance's Model Context Protocol (MCP). Designed to support developers building crypto trading AI Agents.
This server falls under the Finance & Fintech category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Unofficial tools and server implementation for Binance's Mod
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx binancemcpserverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Binance Trading Agent
Binance MCP Server is an unofficial Python implementation of the Model Context Protocol for the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, designed to help developers build AI-powered crypto trading agents. It exposes tools for account management, real-time market data, order execution, wallet operations, PnL reporting, and futures risk monitoring through a FastMCP-based server that communicates with the Binance REST API. Teams building automated trading bots or research assistants can wire this server into Claude or any MCP-compatible client to get live market data and execute trades via natural-language instructions.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or later
- A Binance account with API access enabled (sign up at binance.com)
- A Binance API key and API secret generated from the Binance API Management portal
- pip or uv package manager
- An MCP-compatible AI client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
Generate Binance API credentials
Log in to Binance, go to Profile → API Management, and create a new API key. Enable 'Read Info' and, if you plan to trade, 'Enable Spot & Margin Trading'. Copy both the API Key and Secret Key immediately — the secret is shown only once.
Install the package
Install binance-mcp-server from PyPI using pip or uv.
pip install binance-mcp-server
# or with uv
uv add binance-mcp-serverTest on the Binance Testnet first
Before risking real funds, enable testnet mode by setting BINANCE_TESTNET=true. Create testnet credentials at testnet.binance.vision.
export BINANCE_API_KEY="your_testnet_api_key"
export BINANCE_API_SECRET="your_testnet_api_secret"
export BINANCE_TESTNET="true"
python -m binance_mcp_serverConfigure your MCP client
Add the server entry to your client config file, passing the API credentials as environment variables.
Restart your MCP client and verify
Restart Claude Desktop or your chosen client. Ask it to check your account balance to confirm the connection is working.
Binance Trading Agent Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop config for Binance MCP Server. Set BINANCE_TESTNET to false (or omit it) for production trading.
{
"mcpServers": {
"binance": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "binance_mcp_server"],
"env": {
"BINANCE_API_KEY": "your_binance_api_key",
"BINANCE_API_SECRET": "your_binance_api_secret",
"BINANCE_TESTNET": "true"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Interact with your Binance account and market data using natural language after the server is connected.
- "Show my current USDT balance and all open positions on my Binance account."
- "What is the current price of BTCUSDT, and what does the 24-hour price change look like?"
- "Place a limit buy order for 0.001 BTC at $60,000 on the BTCUSDT spot market."Troubleshooting Binance Trading Agent
APIError -2014: API key format invalid
Confirm you copied the full API key without extra spaces. Keys are typically 64 characters. If you regenerated the key, update both BINANCE_API_KEY and BINANCE_API_SECRET in your config.
Trading operations fail with permission error
By default, Binance API keys are read-only. Go to API Management on Binance and enable 'Enable Spot & Margin Trading' (and futures if needed) for the key being used.
Server connects but returns no market data
If BINANCE_TESTNET is true, the server connects to testnet.binance.vision, which may have limited symbols. Switch to false for production data, or verify you are using testnet-specific API credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions about Binance Trading Agent
What is Binance Trading Agent?
Binance Trading Agent is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that unofficial tools and server implementation for binance's model context protocol (mcp). designed to support developers building crypto trading ai agents. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Binance Trading Agent?
Follow the installation instructions on the Binance Trading Agent GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Binance Trading Agent?
Binance Trading Agent works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Binance Trading Agent free to use?
Yes, Binance Trading Agent is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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