Crypto Research using CoinMarketCap MCP

Crypto Research Skill

Perform comprehensive due diligence on any cryptocurrency by systematically gathering and analyzing data from multiple CMC MCP tools.

Prerequisites

Before starting research, verify the CMC MCP tools are available. If tools fail or return connection errors, ask the user to set up the MCP connection:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cmc-mcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp.coinmarketcap.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-CMC-MCP-API-KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Get your API key from https://pro.coinmarketcap.com/login

Core Principle

Thorough research requires looking at a token from multiple angles. Fetch all relevant data before forming conclusions. Surface both green flags and red flags.

Research Workflow

Step 1: Identify the Token

Call search_cryptos with the token name/symbol to get the CMC ID. If multiple results, clarify with the user which one they mean.

Step 2: Basic Information

Call get_crypto_info to get:

Step 3: Market Data

Call get_crypto_quotes_latest to get:

Step 4: Holder Analysis

Call get_crypto_metrics to get:

Step 5: Technical Analysis

Call get_crypto_technical_analysis to get:

Step 6: Recent News

Call get_crypto_latest_news with limit 5-10 to get recent headlines and sentiment.

Step 7: Deep Dive (if needed)

Call search_crypto_info to answer specific questions about the token's technology, use case, or mechanics.

Analysis Framework

After gathering data, evaluate across these dimensions:

Fundamentals

Tokenomics

Market Position

Risk Factors

Red flags and why they matter:

Green flags and why they matter:

Report Structure

Present findings in this format:

## [Token Name] Research Report
Overview
Category: [DeFi/Layer 1/Meme/etc.]
Launched: [Date]
Rank: #XX by market cap
Market Data
Price: $X.XX
Market Cap: $X.XX B
24h Volume: $X.XX M
Performance: 24h X.X% | 7d X.X% | 30d X.X% | 1y X.X%
Supply
Circulating: X.XX M (XX% of max)
Max Supply: X.XX M
Holder Analysis
Total Addresses: X.XX M
Whale Concentration: X.X%
Long-term Holders: XX%
Holder Trend: Growing/Stable/Declining
Technical Outlook
RSI: XX (oversold/neutral/overbought)
Trend: Above/Below 200d MA
Key Support: $X.XX
Key Resistance: $X.XX
Recent News
[Headline 1]
[Headline 2]
...
Green Flags
[List positive indicators]
Red Flags
[List concerns]
Summary
[2-3 sentence synthesis of the research findings]

Important Notes

Handling Tool Failures

If individual tools fail during research:

1. search_cryptos fails: Cannot proceed without token ID. Ask user to verify spelling or try the contract address. 2. get_crypto_info fails: Skip Overview section, note "Project details unavailable" in report. 3. get_crypto_quotes_latest fails: Report is incomplete without price data. Retry once, then note "Market data unavailable." 4. get_crypto_metrics fails: Skip Holder Analysis section, note "Distribution data unavailable." 5. get_crypto_technical_analysis fails: Skip Technical Outlook section, note "Technical analysis unavailable." 6. get_crypto_latest_news fails: Skip Recent News section, proceed with other data.

Always complete the report with available data rather than abandoning the research entirely.

Before starting research, verify the CMC MCP tools are available. If tools fail or return connection errors, ask the user to set up the MCP connection:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cmc-mcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp.coinmarketcap.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-CMC-MCP-API-KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Get your API key from https://pro.coinmarketcap.com/login