OAuth vs. API key authentication
The Cryptohopper MCP supports OAuth 2.0 and bearer-token (API key) authentication. Compare both methods and choose the right setup for Claude Code, Codex, or automation.
Setup overview
Connect any MCP-compatible client to the Cryptohopper Market Data MCP. Setup guides for Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, and more, with OAuth or API key auth.
What is MCP
Reference explainer for the Model Context Protocol (MCP): definition, primitives, transport, interaction model, and how the Cryptohopper MCP implements it.
Architecture
Architecture reference for the Cryptohopper Market Data MCP: component layers, request flow, transport, data freshness, aggregation, and security boundary.
Data Model
Data model reference for the Cryptohopper Market Data MCP: symbol format, exchange identifiers, timestamps, decimal encoding, and shared response schemas.
Orderbook tool reference
Tool reference for get_orderbook in the Cryptohopper Market Data MCP: arguments, response schema, depth, freshness, cost, errors, and tier access.
Ticker tool reference
Tool reference for get_ticker in the Cryptohopper Market Data MCP: arguments, response schema, derived metrics, freshness, cost, errors, and tier access.
Candle (OHLCV) tool reference
Tool reference for get_candles in the Cryptohopper Market Data MCP: arguments, timeframes, response schema, lookback, cost, tier access, and error codes.
Supported exchanges
Full list of exchanges supported by the Cryptohopper Market Data MCP, with tier access, data types, historical lookback, and regional restrictions.
Account, keys, and usage overview
Reference for managing your Cryptohopper MCP account: API keys, subscription tier, weekly usage, quota resets, exchange access, and security considerations.
Subscription tiers
Reference for Cryptohopper MCP subscription tiers: weekly call limits, exchange access, historical data, cost factors, and API key allowances per tier.
API Key security
Security reference for Cryptohopper MCP API keys: storage, rotation cadence, segmentation, revocation, defence in depth, and incident response.
Error reference
Complete reference of Cryptohopper MCP error codes — authentication, quota, tier, request, upstream, and server errors with causes and handling guidance.
Rate limits and cost factors
Reference for Cryptohopper MCP rate limits and cost factors: weekly call quotas, rate limit behaviour, historical cost multipliers, and budgeting guidance.
