How to Set Up Claude as Your OTC Crypto Dealer in 5 Minutes

If you've been following the MCP (Model Context Protocol) ecosystem, you know AI agents can now do real work — not just answer questions, but actually operate tools on your behalf. One of the more interesting fits: OTC crypto trading. This tutorial walks through wiring Claude Desktop to Hashlock Markets , an intent-based, sealed-bid RFQ protocol that settles trades with Hash Time-Locked Contracts (HTLCs). By the end, you'll have an agent that can quote, respond, fund, and settle cross-chain swap