Cortex Agent Reference
The Cortex Agent is an AI-powered DeFi copilot that combines institutional-grade trading tools, multi-chain operations, and intelligent market analysis into a single natural language interface. This reference guide covers all capabilities and features available through the agent.
Core Capabilities
The Cortex Agent provides comprehensive crypto functionality across multiple domains:
Trading & Execution
| Feature | Description | Example Commands |
|---|---|---|
| Perpetual Futures | Trade perps on Hyperliquid with up to 50x leverage | "Long ETH with 10x leverage" |
| Spot Trading | Buy and sell tokens across all supported chains | "Buy 1000 HYPE tokens" |
| Advanced Orders | Market, limit, stop-loss, take-profit, and TWAP orders | "Set a stop loss at $2800 for ETH" |
| Cross-chain Swaps | Seamlessly trade between any tokens on any chain | "Swap my ARB on Arbitrum for USDC on Base" |
| Bridge Operations | Move assets between chains with optimal routing | "Bridge ETH from mainnet to Arbitrum" |
Portfolio & Analytics
| Feature | Description | Example Commands |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-chain Balances | Check holdings across supported chains | "Show my total portfolio value" |
| Token Insights | AI-generated analysis for your holdings | View on portfolio page |
| Yield Discovery | Find and view yield opportunities with risk ratings | "Find the best yield for my USDC" |
| Performance Tracking | Monitor P&L, ROI, and portfolio metrics | "What's my P&L on Hyperliquid?" |
| Airdrop Eligibility | Check qualification for current airdrops | "Am I eligible for any airdrops?" |
Market Intelligence
| Feature | Description | Example Commands |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time Prices | Get current prices and 24h changes | "What's the price of BTC?" |
| Market Data | Access futures, options, funding rates, open interest | "Show ETH funding rates" |
| Trending Tokens | Discover emerging opportunities | "What tokens are trending today?" |
| Fear & Greed Analysis | Backtest strategies against market sentiment | "Backtest buying BTC when fear index < 20" |
| Social Sentiment | Analyze Twitter/X posts and trends | "What's the sentiment around SOL?" |
DeFi Operations
| Feature | Description | Example Commands |
|---|---|---|
| Staking | Stake HYPE tokens on Hyperliquid | "Stake 5000 HYPE tokens" |
| Token Transfers | Send tokens to any address | "Send 100 USDC to 0x..." |
| Gas Abstraction | Execute transactions without holding native tokens | Automatic - no gas needed |
Research & Analysis
| Feature | Description | Example Commands |
|---|---|---|
| Web Search | AI-powered search for crypto information | "Find recent news about Ethereum upgrades" |
| Deep Research | Multi-source analysis with citations | "Research the tokenomics of HYPE" |
| Code Interpreter | Execute Python for custom analysis | "Plot BTC price vs fear index correlation" |
| URL Analysis | Extract and analyze content from websites | "Analyze this DeFi protocol's docs" |
Supported Chains
For DeFi Operations (swaps, bridges, transfers):
- Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, HyperEVM, Hypercore
For Portfolio Tracking:
- All the above plus: Polygon, Avalanche, BNB Chain, Fantom, Cronos, Aurora, Moonbeam, and 15+ other chains
Note: While you can view balances across 20+ chains, actual DeFi operations are currently supported on the primary chains listed above.
Agent Tools Reference
Execution Tools
Use_Defi_Agent- Execute swaps, bridges, and transfersUse_Hyperliquid_Trading- Trade perpetual futuresUse_Hyperliquid_Staking- Manage HYPE staking
Data Tools
Find_Token- Get token information and pricesGet_Market_Data- Access comprehensive market metricsGet_Balances- Check multi-chain portfolioGet_Trending_Tokens- Discover trending opportunitiesGet_Yield_Opportunities- Find yield with risk ratings
Research Tools
Web_Search- Search the internet for informationCrawl_URL- Extract content from websitesGet_Tweet- Analyze Twitter/X postsUse_Code_Interpreter- Run Python analysis
Specialized Tools
Check_Airdrops- Verify airdrop eligibilityBacktest_Fear_Greed- Test sentiment-based strategiesGet_Cortex_Info- Learn about Cortex Protocol
Natural Language Understanding
The agent understands context and intent, not just commands:
Multi-step Operations:
- "Sell all my small holdings and buy ETH, then stake half on Hyperliquid"
- "Close my losing positions and open a 3x long on BTC with the proceeds"
Complex Queries:
- "What's my best performing asset this month excluding stablecoins?"
- "Find yield opportunities for USDC with moderate risk on Arbitrum"
Contextual Actions:
- "Buy more" (understands your previous trades)
- "Do the same for SOL" (repeats previous action)
- "Actually, make it 2x leverage" (modifies pending action)
Security & Safety
- Explicit Approval: All transactions require user confirmation
- Risk Warnings: Agent alerts about high-risk operations
- Simulation First: Preview transaction effects before execution
- Biometric Auth: Secure authentication for sensitive operations
- No Private Keys: Agent never has access to your keys
Getting Started
- Connect Wallet: Link your wallet to start
- Ask Anything: Use natural language for any crypto task
- Review & Confirm: Check transaction details before approval
- Track Progress: Monitor execution in real-time
Start with simple commands and explore more complex operations as you get comfortable. The agent is designed to grow with your expertise.