What is the key difference between MCP Server and Trade Agent MCP?

MCP Server belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Trade Agent MCP belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server or Trade Agent MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are MCP Server and Trade Agent MCP free or paid?

MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Trade Agent MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server lists 17 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Trade Agent MCP lists 5 tools with 1 views and 58 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server and Trade Agent MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP Server vs Trade Agent MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server and Trade Agent MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

MCP Server

Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Trade Agent MCP

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Trade Agent MCP if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_how_it_works, get_supported_crypto, get_fee_structure.

Explore MCP Server Details

Choose Trade Agent MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_assets, get_accounts, create_trade.

Explore Trade Agent MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server realopengroup Finance & Fintech	Trade Agent MCP Trade-Agent Finance & Fintech
Summary	Verify crypto wallets and generate proof of funds letters for buying real estate with crypto.	Trade stocks and crypto on common brokerages (Robinhood, ETrade, Coinbase, Kraken) via Trade Agent's MCP server.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Tools (17)

get_how_it_works

Step-by-step breakdown of the RealOpen transaction flow. Supports buyer, agent, and overview perspectives with timing estimates.

get_supported_crypto

Current list of accepted cryptocurrencies, supported blockchain networks, and stablecoin details.

get_fee_structure

Fee schedule with worked examples for different crypto types.

get_faq

Searchable FAQ knowledge base. Query by keyword or category. Covers process, fees, security, taxes, timing, and more.

get_service_areas

Where RealOpen operates — domestic coverage, international availability, and agent network.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-154": {
      "url": "https://mcp.realopen.app/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Trade Agent MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trade-agent-trade-agent-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "trade-agent-trade-agent-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Server is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Trade Agent MCP belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Trade Agent MCP when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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