Arbitron — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Supplies perpetual crypto futures data to your assistant, covering funding rates, venue spreads, and listing events.
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://arbitron.app/mcpWhat Arbitron does
Arbitron operates as an HTTP endpoint delivering read-only market statistics for crypto perpetual contracts. It connects AI assistants to tracked exchanges, surfacing active funding rates, venue price discrepancies, and new listing schedules.
The server provides nine distinct tools. Models can look up ticker symbols with arbitron_search_coins, fetch current or historical rates via arbitron_get_funding_rates and arbitron_get_funding_history, or evaluate venue spreads and backtests with arbitron_get_spreads and arbitron_get_spread_backtest.
The free Demo tier lags by 15 minutes, caps output at 50 records per page, and cuts off historical queries. Live calculations and historical lookups require a paid API key.
What it helps with
- scan perpetual futures across crypto venues for negative funding rates
- compare cross-exchange spreads on liquid trading pairs
- inspect historical funding settlement records for specific coins
- track token listing schedules on supported platforms
Example prompts for the agent
- Find liquid crypto contracts with negative funding rates using Arbitron
- Show current venue spreads for ETH using arbitron_get_spreads
- Check the listing calendar for upcoming exchange additions
How to install Arbitron
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://arbitron.app/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add arbitron --url https://arbitron.app/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"arbitron": {
"url": "https://arbitron.app/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"arbitron": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://arbitron.app/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http arbitron https://arbitron.app/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Arbitron
How to install Arbitron in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http arbitron https://arbitron.app/mcp in your terminal. This registers the remote HTTP endpoint in Claude Code.
What does Arbitron do?
It provides read-only market intelligence for crypto perpetual futures. The assistant receives live funding settlement percentages, arbitrage spreads, and venue listing calendars.
Does Arbitron require a paid subscription?
The Demo plan is free to connect, but returns 15-minute delayed data and excludes rate history. Live feeds and historical records require a paid tier.
