| name | crypto-alpha-scanner |
| description | Automated crypto market intelligence - prices, sentiment, trending coins, and Polymarket hot markets. Zero dependencies, 100% reliability. Perfect for alpha channels and market monitoring. |
๐ก Crypto Alpha Scanner
Reliable market intelligence in one command.
No API keys. No external dependencies. Just Python stdlib.
Features
- ๐ Live Prices โ BTC, ETH, SOL with 24h change
- ๐ฑ Fear & Greed Index โ Market sentiment gauge
- ๐ฅ Trending Coins โ What's hot on CoinGecko
- ๐ฏ Polymarket Hot โ Top prediction markets by volume
- ๐ก Auto Insights โ Actionable commentary based on data
Quick Start
python3 scripts/scanner.py
python3 scripts/scanner.py > report.txt
python3 scripts/scanner.py | ./scripts/post_telegram.sh
Sample Output
๐ค Alpha Report | 2026-02-11 19:00 UTC
๐ Market Pulse
๐ด BTC: $67,216 (-2.3%)
๐ด ETH: $1,943 (-3.2%)
๐ด SOL: $80 (-3.9%)
๐ฑ Fear/Greed: 11 (Extreme Fear)
๐ฅ Trending: LayerZero, Uniswap, Bitcoin, Hyperliquid
๐ฏ Polymarket Hot
โข Will Trump nominate Judy Shelton...? ($5.1M)
โข Will the Fed decrease rates...? ($3.3M)
๐ก Extreme fear = historically strong buy zone.
โ Nix ๐ฅ
Data Sources
| Source | Data | Rate Limit |
|---|
| CoinGecko | Prices, trending | 30/min |
| Alternative.me | Fear/Greed | Unlimited |
| Polymarket Gamma | Markets | Unlimited |
Cron Setup
Run hourly for consistent alpha:
0 * * * * python3 /path/to/scripts/scanner.py >> /var/log/alpha.log
Customization
Edit scripts/scanner.py to:
- Add more coins
- Change formatting
- Add custom insights
- Integrate with your channels
Why This Skill?
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100% Reliable โ Only uses APIs that work
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Zero Setup โ No API keys needed
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Fast โ Runs in <3 seconds
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Portable โ Pure Python, runs anywhere
Built by Nix ๐ฅ | Free alpha, forever