My Alpha Discovery System: From Information to Profit
Most traders consume information randomly and wonder why they're always late to opportunities. After hitting 20x on Peanut and 10x+ on AI meta plays, here's my systematic approach:
Information Collection Framework:
Cultural Signals
- Twitter/Reddit monitoring: 30 minutes daily scanning for organic viral moments
- Overseas communities: Non-English crypto spaces often break stories first
- Normie news: When mainstream outlets cover crypto-adjacent stories, memecoins follow
On-Chain Intelligence
- Smart money tracking: Cielo Finance + Chainedge for proven wallet movements
- Volume analysis: Gecko Terminal for unusual activity before narratives form
Daily Alpha Hunt Routine:
- 5 min: Check Kaito AI for mindshare shifts
- 10 min: Scan DeFiLlama for TVL anomalies
- 10 min: Review watchlists for technical setups
- 5 min: Check smart wallet movements
This systematic approach also applies to pre-launch opportunities like #DALPY - identifying projects with strong cultural signals before they hit the market.
Validation Filters:
The Three-Layer Test
- Cultural momentum: Is this resonating beyond crypto?
- Technical confirmation: Healthy volume + distribution
- Smart money validation: Are proven wallets taking positions?
Execution Protocol:
Position Sizing:
- High conviction: 3-5% allocation
- Medium conviction: 1-2% allocation
- Experimental: 0.5% maximum
Exit Strategy: Take 50% at 3-5x, let remainder ride, cut losses at -50%
The difference between random browsing and systematic alpha hunting? Preparation, process, and discipline.