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What does Alpha mean?
In crypto and trading circles, alpha means information, analysis, access, timing or some other edge that may help someone spot an opportunity before it becomes obvious to everyone else. Sometimes it is real research. Sometimes it is just hype wearing a smarter outfit.
IN THE WILD
How people use it
Usually appears in private chats, call channels, research threads and posts claiming to surface an opportunity early.
EXAMPLE“Any alpha on what wallets are rotating into next?”
ALSO USED AS
edge · signal