bitbank Releases Open-Source MCP Server and CLI Beta for AI Agent Trading

Japanese crypto exchange bitbank has released beta open-source tools that let AI agents like Claude access market data, analyze portfolios, and execute trades via natural language.
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange bitbank announced the release of two open-source tools—a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and a command-line interface (CLI)—in beta. The tools allow AI agents such as Anthropic's Claude to interact with bitbank's exchange data and trading functions through natural language, marking the company's first experiment in AI-driven trading experiences.
The MCP server (bitbank-lab-mcp) is designed for traders who want to use chat-based AI to analyze market indicators, check portfolio status, and even place or cancel orders. It includes pre-built prompts for common analysis tasks, such as BTC price analysis using RSI, moving averages, and Ichimoku clouds, as well as portfolio reports for users who supply API keys. The CLI (bitbank-lab-cli) targets more advanced users and developers, providing raw market data that can be fed into coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex for custom analysis and backtesting. Both tools are available under an MIT license on GitHub and npm, require Node.js 22 or higher, and can be used without API keys for public data.
Safety is a key design consideration. The MCP server enforces a three-tier permission system: level A for public data only, level B adds read-only access to private data, and level C permits trading. In level C, the AI generates order previews, but final execution requires human approval via a confirmation button in the chat interface. The CLI defaults to dry-run mode for trade commands, requiring a two-step unlock (--execute plus a fixed confirmation phrase) to send real orders. Neither tool supports withdrawal functions.
Bitbank is actively seeking community feedback through its official Discord server (bitbank botters lab, or 'bibolab') and GitHub Issues. The company plans to continue developing the tools based on user input and is working on a remote MCP server version alongside the current local-only implementation.
The launch positions bitbank among the first Japanese exchanges to offer an official interface for AI agents, potentially lowering the barrier for retail traders to automate analysis and trading while maintaining human oversight.
Source: bitbank