crypto-mft-researcher

Engineers alpha signal features for cryptocurrency medium-frequency trading research.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Skill: crypto-mft-researcher
Source: https://github.com/lvzzzx/pointline/tree/main/.claude/skills/crypto-mft-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lvzzzx/pointline --skill crypto-mft-researcher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists quantitative researchers in designing, building, and evaluating medium-frequency trading (MFT) alpha signals for cryptocurrency markets, focusing on derivatives data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Feature Engineering: Provides a catalog of features derived from funding rates, open interest, liquidations, order books, and options data.
  • Model Training & Evaluation: Guides through ML model selection (LightGBM, etc.), label design, and robust backtesting methodologies to detect overfitting and assess signal quality.
  • Use Case: A researcher can use this Skill to engineer features related to funding rate momentum and OI-price divergence, train a LightGBM model to predict short-term price movements, and evaluate the signal's Information Coefficient (IC) and decay characteristics.

Quick Start

Use the crypto-mft-researcher skill to engineer features from funding rate and open interest data for a 1-minute prediction horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions about crypto-mft-researcher

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I generate alpha signals for medium-frequency crypto trading using derivatives data?

To prevent overfitting in crypto quantitative research, apply rigorous backtesting and overfitting detection techniques designed for non-stationary crypto markets. Evaluating signal Information Coefficient (IC) and decay characteristics also ensures robust model quality.

What features should I engineer for predicting short-term crypto price movements?

For short-term crypto price movement predictions, engineer features derived from funding rates, open interest, liquidations, order book dynamics, and options implied volatility. These derivatives metrics capture market positioning and momentum effectively.

How do I train a LightGBM model for 1-minute crypto prediction horizons?

Train a LightGBM model for 1-minute crypto prediction horizons by selecting appropriate labels and using engineered features like funding rate momentum and OI-price divergence. Rigorously evaluate the signal's Information Coefficient to assess predictive performance.

Does this quantitative research approach work for non-stationary crypto markets?

Yes, this approach works for non-stationary crypto markets by employing advanced backtesting and overfitting detection techniques tailored to crypto volatility. It specifically evaluates signal decay to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions.

What is the best way to evaluate MFT alpha signal quality in cryptocurrency trading?

The best way to evaluate MFT alpha signal quality is by measuring Information Coefficient (IC) and analyzing signal decay characteristics. Rigorous backtesting methodologies specifically designed for crypto market non-stationarity ensure reliable evaluation.