| name | market-analysis |
| description | Patterns for DeFi market analysis, screening, and comparison using DefiLlama MCP tools. Covers valuation ratios (P/S, P/F), growth screening with pct_change columns, multi-metric protocol comparison, category comparison, and cross-entity analysis. Use when users ask to compare protocols, screen for undervalued projects, analyze growth trends, or do sector analysis. |
DeFi Market Analysis
Valuation Ratios
Pre-computed in defillama:get_protocol_metrics and defillama:get_category_metrics:
ps_ratio = mcap / annualised revenue. Lower = potentially undervalued relative to revenue.pf_ratio = mcap / annualised fees. Lower = more fee-efficient valuation.
Growth Screening
Use *_pct_change columns for momentum analysis. Values are decimals (0.35 = +35%, -0.13 = -13%).
Available windows: *_7d_pct_change, *_30d_pct_change, *_90d_pct_change
Metrics with pct_change: tvl_base, fees_1d, revenue_1d, price, volume_dexs_1d
Sort by any pct_change column to find fastest movers.
Protocol Comparison
Use array params for side-by-side comparison in a single call:
defillama:get_protocol_metrics(
protocol: ["aave", "compound-v3", "morpho"],
metrics: ["tvl_base", "fees_1d", "revenue_1d", "ps_ratio"]
)
This returns one row per protocol, which is more efficient than calling once per protocol.
Category Comparison
Use defillama:get_category_metrics to compare DeFi sectors:
defillama:get_category_metrics(
category: "Lending",
metrics: ["tvl_base", "fees_1d", "protocol_count"]
)
Call once per category in parallel for side-by-side comparison.
Token Sector Screening
Use defillama:get_token_prices for token-level analysis:
defillama:get_token_prices(token: "coingecko:ethereum", period: "30d")
Historical Trends
Use period for trend analysis:
- Short-term:
7d or 30d
- Medium-term:
90d or 180d
- Long-term:
365d
- Custom range:
start_date / end_date (YYYY-MM-DD) overrides period
Historical queries return daily data points with a date column.
Cross-Entity Analysis
Compare across entity types using parallel tool calls:
- "ETH price vs Ethereum TVL" ->
defillama:get_token_prices + defillama:get_chain_metrics
- "Aave TVL vs AAVE token price" ->
defillama:get_protocol_metrics + defillama:get_token_prices
- "Lending vs DEX category" -> two
defillama:get_category_metrics calls in parallel
Examples
Example 1:
User: "Most undervalued DeFi protocols by P/S ratio"
Tool call: defillama:get_protocol_metrics(sort_by: "ps_ratio asc", limit: 20, metrics: ["tvl_base", "revenue_1d", "ps_ratio", "mcap"])
Example 2:
User: "Which protocols grew TVL most in last 30 days?"
Tool call: defillama:get_protocol_metrics(sort_by: "tvl_base_30d_pct_change desc", limit: 10, metrics: ["tvl_base", "tvl_base_30d_pct_change"])
Example 3:
User: "Compare Aave and Compound fees"
Tool call: defillama:get_protocol_metrics(protocol: ["aave", "compound-v3"], metrics: ["tvl_base", "fees_1d", "revenue_1d"])
Example 4:
User: "Compare Lending vs DEX fees and TVL"
Tool call: defillama:get_category_metrics(category: ["Lending", "DEX"], metrics: ["tvl_base", "fees_1d", "revenue_1d"])
Example 5:
User: "Aave TVL trend over 90 days"
Tool call: defillama:get_protocol_metrics(protocol: "aave", metrics: ["tvl_base"], period: "90d")
Example 6:
User: "Aave fees in Q1 2025"
Tool call: defillama:get_protocol_metrics(protocol: "aave", metrics: ["fees_1d"], start_date: "2025-01-01", end_date: "2025-03-31")
