Skill: bryan-cmc/crypto-research-using-cmc-mcp (version 1.0.0)

--- name: crypto-research description: | Performs comprehensive due diligence on a cryptocurrency using CoinMarketCap MCP data. Use when users ask about a specific coin beyond just its price. This includes questions like "what is [coin]", "is [coin] legit", "analyze [coin]", tokenomics questions, holder distribution, or any request for deep information about a single cryptocurrency. Trigger: "research [coin]", "tell me about [coin]", "should I invest in [coin]", "DYOR [coin]", "is [coin] safe", "/crypto-research" license: MIT compatibility: ">=1.0.0" user-invocable: true allowed-tools: - mcp__cmc-mcp__search_cryptos - mcp__cmc-mcp__get_crypto_quotes_latest - mcp__cmc-mcp__get_crypto_info - mcp__cmc-mcp__get_crypto_metrics - mcp__cmc-mcp__get_crypto_technical_analysis - mcp__cmc-mcp__get_crypto_latest_news - mcp__cmc-mcp__search_crypto_info --- # 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: ```json { "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: - Project description and category - Launch date - Website, social links, documentation - Tags (DeFi, Layer 1, Meme coin, etc.) ### Step 3: Market Data Call `get_crypto_quotes_latest` to get: - Current price and market cap - 24h, 7d, 30d, 90d, 1y price changes - Trading volume and volume change - Circulating supply vs max supply - Market cap rank ### Step 4: Holder Analysis Call `get_crypto_metrics` to get: - Address distribution by holding value ($0-1k, $1k-100k, $100k+) - Whale concentration (% held by top holders) - Holder behavior (traders vs cruisers vs long-term holders) ### Step 5: Technical Analysis Call `get_crypto_technical_analysis` to get: - Moving averages (7d, 30d, 200d SMA/EMA) - RSI (oversold < 30, overbought > 70) - MACD signal - Fibonacci levels and pivot points ### 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 - What problem does it solve? - Is there a working product? - How does it compare to competitors? - Is the use case sustainable? ### Tokenomics - What % of max supply is circulating? - Is there inflation or deflation? - Are there large unlocks coming? - How concentrated is ownership? ### Market Position - Market cap rank and trajectory - Volume relative to market cap (healthy turnover?) - Price trend (accumulation or distribution?) ### Risk Factors **Red flags and why they matter:** - Extreme whale concentration (>10% held by few addresses): Large holders can dump and crash price instantly - Low holder count relative to market cap: Thin holder base means price is easily manipulated - Declining holder numbers: Smart money may be exiting while retail holds bags - Negative news sentiment: Ongoing negative coverage often precedes further declines - Price down >80% from ATH with no recovery: May indicate fundamental problems, not just market cycles - Very low trading volume: Hard to exit positions without significant slippage **Green flags and why they matter:** - Growing holder base: Organic adoption suggests real demand, not manufactured hype - High % of long-term holders: Conviction from holders who have done research, less sell pressure - Healthy distribution across address sizes: Resilient to any single actor manipulating price - Active development and news flow: Team is shipping, project is alive and evolving - Strong community engagement: Network effects build value and create sustainable demand ## 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 - This is research, not financial advice - Always present both positive and negative findings - If data is missing or unavailable, note it explicitly - For very new tokens, some metrics may be limited ## 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.


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