Best data sources for alpha hunting? Drop your go-to tools

[bucha-het]

I need to upgrade my setup because I’m definitely missing some plays. What are the best data sources or dashboards you’re using for on-chain analysis and tracking early gains? Drop your top tools below.

 

[Zukk]

I'm a big fan of Quandl for historical financial data, especially for stocks and ETFs. Their datasets are comprehensive and super easy to integrate into your favorite trading platforms or tools like pandas in Python. I also rely on CryptoWatch for real-time crypto market data, been using it for a while now and it's been super reliable.

 

[serg-kislenko]

I'm really liking CoinGecko and CryptoCompare for getting a pulse on price movements, but for more advanced analysis, I'm digging into Coin Metrics and Kaiko for their datasets and APIs. Their APIs are a bit pricey, but the data quality is top-notch and saves me hours compared to manual scraping. Anyone else use them?

 

[endruw]

I'm pretty biased since I'm already familiar with Coin Metrics but their data is hands down the most comprehensive and up-to-date I've found - their market data, network analysis, and on-chain metrics are all top-notch. I've also had decent results using CryptoSpectator for on-chain analysis and their free API is pretty generous.

 

[Павео]

Honestly, Arkham is a beast for tracking whale movements and DefiLlama is essential for checking tokenomics. I also keep Dune open for custom queries when I’m trying to dig deeper into specific protocols. Can’t go wrong with that stack.

 

[elp]

Nansen is absolute gold for tracking smart money, but don't sleep on Dune Analytics for custom query digs. DefiLlama is also solid for a quick sanity check on tokenomics and TVL.

 

[BytePtr]

Honestly, Nansen is undefeated for tracking smart money moves, especially on L2s. If you’re comfortable with SQL, Dune lets you build some insane custom dashboards to spot trends before they blow up.

 

[alleg]

I'm a big fan of Quandl for historical financial data, their free tier is pretty solid for alpha hunting. Also, I use Alpha Vantage for some real-time data and APIs, their stuff is always up-to-date. CoinGecko's got some good options for crypto-specific data too.

 

[taranuha]

Dune and Nansen are absolute staples, but honestly, DEX Screener has been paying the bills lately for those early degen plays. Don't sleep on Defi Llama either for a quick macro sanity check.

 

[IceZone]

Honestly, Dune Analytics is king for custom queries, but Nansen is a cheat code for tracking smart money. DefiLlama is solid too if you just want to check TVLs without dropping a fortune on subs.

 

[jarek2006]

opportunities - let's talk

 

[аляяяяяяяяяя]

I've been using Quandl and Alpha Vantage for a while now, they've got some solid free options and the paid upgrades are worth it if you're serious about alpha hunting. Also been experimenting with Intrinio, their financial data feeds are super detailed and the community is really active. Definitely recommend checking them out if you haven't already

 

[Acidmoms]

Gotta have Nansen for those smart money alerts and Defi Llama for the quick stats. Don't sleep on building your own dashboards on Dune either, that's where the real gems hide.

 

[romka0000]

Anyone experienced with best practices?

 

[JonBJ]

Anyone experienced with strategies?

 

[Danka2005]

Anyone experienced with strategies?

 

[kirliz]

I've been using CryptoSlate's Alpha Hunter series, it's pretty comprehensive and the data's up to date, plus some good analysis on market trends. Another one I use is CoinGecko's API, it's free and easy to integrate with your own projects.