hft-quant-expert

Design and validate quantitative trading strategies for DeFi and crypto derivatives.

1|Updated Jan 4, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/BarisSozen/claude --skill hft-quant-expert
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Skill: hft-quant-expert
Source: https://github.com/BarisSozen/claude/tree/main/.claude/skills/hft-quant-expert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BarisSozen/claude --skill hft-quant-expert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a framework for designing and validating quantitative trading strategies in DeFi and crypto derivatives, helping users quantify risk and optimize position sizing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Signal generation and statistical metrics for entry decisions (e.g., z-score, Sharpe, volatility).
  • Backtesting framework with bias checks (lookahead bias, survivorship bias) and performance analysis (alpha, Sharpe, drawdowns).
  • Risk management and position sizing using rules like the Kelly criterion (0.25x) to control risk across multiple assets and fees.
  • Scenario analysis and cost-aware profit calculations (gas, slippage) to ensure realistic expectations.

Quick Start

Define a basic strategy: generate a signal from a simple metric, compute a Kelly-based position size, backtest the strategy, and account for costs such as gas and slippage.

Frequently Asked Questions about hft-quant-expert

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

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How do I size positions for DeFi trading strategies using the Kelly criterion?

To size positions for DeFi trading strategies using the Kelly criterion, you calculate optimal capital allocation per asset, typically applying a fractional multiplier like 0.25x to control risk and account for gas fees and slippage costs.

What is the best way to backtest crypto derivatives strategies without lookahead bias?

Backtesting crypto derivatives strategies without lookahead bias requires enforcing strict bias checks during validation, analyzing performance metrics like alpha, Sharpe ratio, and drawdowns to ensure realistic strategy expectations.

How do I generate trading signals for quantitative crypto market analysis?

Generating trading signals for quantitative crypto market analysis requires calculating statistical metrics such as z-scores, Sharpe ratios, and volatility from market data to drive objective entry decisions across DeFi protocols.

Does backtesting DeFi strategies account for gas fees and slippage in profit calculations?

Yes, backtesting DeFi strategies accounts for gas fees and slippage in profit calculations through scenario analysis, ensuring cost-aware profit calculations that maintain realistic expectations for crypto derivatives trading.

What risk management rules should I apply to multiple crypto assets in a quantitative portfolio?

Risk management rules for multiple crypto assets in a quantitative portfolio include applying fractional Kelly criterion position sizing, monitoring cross-asset risk exposure, and validating strategy performance against survivorship bias to control drawdowns.

When should I avoid using quantitative trading frameworks for crypto derivatives?

Avoid using quantitative trading frameworks for crypto derivatives when transaction costs like gas and slippage consume projected alpha, or when insufficient historical data prevents reliable backtesting and survivorship bias validation.