Developer integration guide

Multi-Exchange MCP Setup for Crypto Trading

Multi-exchange trading needs a consistent interface over different APIs, rate limits, symbols, and permission models. OpenMM MCP gives AI agents one structured tool layer while the execution stack handles venue-specific differences.

Install / configuration example

# Example environment pattern
OPENMM_EXCHANGE=kraken
OPENMM_API_KEY=kraken_read_only_key
OPENMM_API_SECRET=kraken_secret

# Run one MCP server profile per venue when isolating credentials
npx @qbtlabs/openmm-mcp

Step-by-step setup

  1. 1. Start with one venue

    Configure Kraken, MEXC, Gate.io, or Bitget first and verify read-only market data.

  2. 2. Normalize symbols

    Map symbols and quote assets consistently before strategy code compares venues.

  3. 3. Use per-exchange credentials

    Never reuse keys across venues. Disable withdrawals and restrict permissions.

  4. 4. Add venue-specific limits

    Configure max order size, allowed pairs, rate-limit handling, and circuit breakers per exchange.

  5. 5. Test cross-venue workflows

    Compare order books, balances, and simulated strategy actions before enabling real orders.

Safety checklist

  • • Start with read-only API keys.
  • • Disable withdrawals on every exchange key.
  • • Use test/sandbox accounts or tiny balances for first live runs.
  • • Keep API keys in environment variables, never prompts or chat history.
  • • Log every tool call and execution result.

FAQ

Does OpenMM MCP support Binance today?

The current QBT Labs site documents MEXC, Gate.io, Bitget, Kraken, and Cardano DEX discovery. Binance-style setup patterns are similar, but this guide avoids claiming live Binance support until it is shipped.

Should one MCP server hold every exchange key?

For production, isolate credentials by venue or environment so a single misconfiguration cannot affect every account.

Related docs and resources

OpenMM MCP server landing pageAI crypto trading guideWhat is an MCP server?OpenMM MCP GitHub