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Stop Guessing, Start Trading: The Token Metrics API Advantage

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Big news: We’re cranking up the heat on AI-driven crypto analytics with the launch of the Token Metrics API and our official SDK (Software Development Kit). This isn’t just an upgrade – it's a quantum leap, giving traders, hedge funds, developers, and institutions direct access to cutting-edge market intelligence, trading signals, and predictive analytics.

Crypto markets move fast, and having real-time, AI-powered insights can be the difference between catching the next big trend or getting left behind. Until now, traders and quants have been wrestling with scattered data, delayed reporting, and a lack of truly predictive analytics. Not anymore.

The Token Metrics API delivers 32+ high-performance endpoints packed with powerful AI-driven insights right into your lap, including:

  • Trading Signals: AI-driven buy/sell recommendations based on real-time market conditions.
  • Investor & Trader Grades: Our proprietary risk-adjusted scoring for assessing crypto assets.
  • Price Predictions: Machine learning-powered forecasts for multiple time frames.
  • Sentiment Analysis: Aggregated insights from social media, news, and market data.
  • Market Indicators: Advanced metrics, including correlation analysis, volatility trends, and macro-level market insights.

Getting started with the Token Metrics API is simple:

  1. Sign up at www.tokenmetrics.com/api
  2. Generate an API key and explore sample requests.
  3. Choose a tier–start with 50 free API calls/month, or stake TMAI tokens for premium access.
  4. Optionally–download the SDK, install it for your preferred programming language, and follow the provided setup guide.

At Token Metrics, we believe data should be decentralized, predictive, and actionable. 

The Token Metrics API & SDK bring next-gen AI-powered crypto intelligence to anyone looking to trade smarter, build better, and stay ahead of the curve. With our official SDK, developers can plug these insights into their own trading bots, dashboards, and research tools – no need to reinvent the wheel.

Research

How to Use x402 with Token Metrics: Composer Walkthrough + Copy-Paste Axios/HTTPX Clients

Token Metrics Team
9 min read

What You Will Learn — Two-Paragraph Opener

This tutorial shows you how to use x402 with Token Metrics in two ways. First, we will walk through x402 Composer, where you can run Token Metrics agents, ask questions, and see pay-per-request tool calls stream into a live Feed with zero code. Second, we will give you copy-paste Axios and HTTPX clients that handle the full x402 flow (402 challenge, wallet payment, automatic retry) so you can integrate Token Metrics into your own apps.

Whether you are exploring x402 for the first time or building production agent workflows, this guide has you covered. By the end, you will understand how x402 payments work under the hood and have working code you can ship today. Let's start with the no-code option in Composer.

Start using Token Metrics X402 integration here. https://www.x402scan.com/server/244415a1-d172-4867-ac30-6af563fd4d25 

Part 1: Try x402 + Token Metrics in Composer (No Code Required)

x402 Composer is a playground for AI agents that pay per tool call. You can test Token Metrics endpoints, see live payment settlements, and understand the x402 flow before writing any code.

What Is Composer?

Composer is x402scan's hosted environment for building and using AI agents that pay for external resources via x402. It provides a chat interface, an agent directory, and a real-time Feed showing every tool call and payment across the ecosystem. Token Metrics endpoints are available as tools that agents can call on demand.

Explore Composer: https://x402scan.com/composer

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Follow these steps to run a Token Metrics query and watch the payment happen in real time.

  1. Open the Composer agents directory: Go to https://x402scan.com/composer/agents and browse available agents. Look for agents tagged with "Token Metrics" or "crypto analytics." Or check our our integration here. https://www.x402scan.com/server/244415a1-d172-4867-ac30-6af563fd4d25 
  2. Select an agent: Click into an agent that uses Token Metrics endpoints (for example, a trading signals agent or market intelligence agent). You will see the agent's description, configured tools, and recent activity.
  3. Click "Use Agent": This opens a chat interface where you can run prompts against the agent's configured tools.
  4. Run a query: Type a question that requires calling a Token Metrics endpoint, for example "Give me the latest TM Grade for Ethereum" or "What are the top 5 moonshot tokens right now?" and hit send.
  5. Watch the Feed: As the agent processes your request, it will call the relevant Token Metrics endpoint. Open the Composer Feed (https://x402scan.com/composer/feed) in a new tab to see the tool call appear in real time with payment details (USDC or TMAI amount, timestamp, status).

 

Composer agents directory: Composer Agents page: Each agent shows tool stack, messages, and recent activity.

 

Individual agent page: Agent detail page: View tools, description, and click "Use Agent" to start.

[INSERT SCREENSHOT: Chat interface]

Chat interface: Chat UI: Ask a question like "What are the top trading signals for BTC today?"

[INSERT SCREENSHOT: Composer Feed]

Composer Feed: Live Feed: Each tool call shows the endpoint, payment token, amount, and settlement status.

That is the x402 flow in action. The agent's wallet paid for the API call automatically, the server verified payment, and the data came back. No API keys, no monthly bills, just pay-per-use access.

Key Observations from Composer

  • Tool calls show the exact endpoint called (like /v2/tm-grade or /v2/moonshot-tokens)
  • Payments display in USDC or TMAI with the per-call cost
  • The Feed updates in real time, you can see other agents making calls across the ecosystem
  • You can trace each call back to the agent and message that triggered it
  • This is how agentic commerce works: agents autonomously pay for resources as needed

Part 2: Build Your Own x402 Client (Axios + HTTPX)

Now that you have seen x402 in action, let's build your own client that can call Token Metrics endpoints with automatic payment handling.

How x402 Works (Quick Refresher)

When you make a request with the x-coinbase-402 header, the Token Metrics API returns a 402 Payment Required response with payment instructions (recipient address, amount, chain). Your x402 client reads this challenge, signs a payment transaction with your wallet, submits it to the blockchain, and then retries the original request with proof of payment. The server verifies the settlement and returns the data. The x402-axios and x402 Python libraries handle this flow automatically.

Prerequisites

  • A wallet with a private key (use a testnet wallet for development on Base Sepolia, or a mainnet wallet for production on Base)
  • USDC or TMAI in your wallet (testnet USDC for testing, mainnet tokens for production)
  • Node.js 18+ and npm (for Axios example) or Python 3.9+ (for HTTPX example)
  • Basic familiarity with async/await patterns

Recommended Token Metrics Endpoints for x402

These endpoints are commonly used by agents and developers building on x402. All are pay-per-call with transparent pricing.

Full endpoint list and docs: https://developers.tokenmetrics.com 

Common Errors and How to Fix Them

Here are the most common issues developers encounter with x402 and their solutions.

Error: Payment Failed (402 Still Returned After Retry)

This usually means your wallet does not have enough USDC or TMAI to cover the call, or the payment transaction failed on-chain.

  • Check your wallet balance on Base (use a block explorer or your wallet app)
  • Make sure you are on the correct network (Base mainnet for production, Base Sepolia for testnet)
  • Verify your private key has permission to spend the token (no allowance issues for most x402 flows, but check if using a smart contract wallet)
  • Try a smaller request or switch to a cheaper endpoint to test

Error: Network Timeout

x402 requests take longer than standard API calls because they include a payment transaction. If you see timeouts, increase your client timeout.

  • Set timeout to at least 30 seconds (30000ms in Axios, 30.0 in HTTPX)
  • Check your RPC endpoint is responsive (viem/eth-account uses public RPCs by default, which can be slow)
  • Consider using a dedicated RPC provider (Alchemy, Infura, QuickNode) for faster settlement

Error: 429 Rate Limit Exceeded

Even with pay-per-call, Token Metrics enforces rate limits to prevent abuse. If you hit a 429, back off and retry.

  • Implement exponential backoff (wait 1s, 2s, 4s, etc. between retries)
  • Spread requests over time instead of bursting
  • For high-volume use cases, contact Token Metrics to discuss rate limit increases

Error: Invalid Header or Missing x-coinbase-402

If you forget the x-coinbase-402: true header, the server will treat your request as a standard API call and may return a 401 Unauthorized if no API key is present.

  • Always include x-coinbase-402: true in headers for x402 requests
  • Do not send x-api-key when using x402 (the header is mutually exclusive)
  • Double-check header spelling (it is x-coinbase-402, not x-402 or x-coinbase-payment)

Production Tips

  • Use environment variables for private keys, never hardcode them
  • Set reasonable max_payment limits to avoid overspending (especially with TMAI)
  • Log payment transactions for accounting and debugging
  • Monitor your wallet balance and set up alerts for low funds
  • Test thoroughly on Base Sepolia testnet before going to mainnet
  • Use TMAI for production to get the 10% discount on every call
  • Cache responses when possible to reduce redundant paid calls
  • Implement retry logic with exponential backoff for transient errors

Why This Matters for Agents

Traditional APIs force agents to carry API keys, which creates security risks and requires human intervention for key rotation and billing. With x402, agents can pay for themselves using wallet funds, making them truly autonomous. This unlocks agentic commerce where AI systems compose services on the fly, paying only for what they need without upfront subscriptions or complex auth flows.

For Token Metrics specifically, x402 means agents can pull real-time crypto intelligence (signals, grades, predictions, research) as part of their decision loops. They can chain our endpoints with other x402-enabled tools like Heurist Mesh (on-chain data), Tavily (web search), and Firecrawl (content extraction) to build sophisticated, multi-source analysis workflows. It is HTTP-native payments meeting real-world agent use cases.

FAQs

Can I use the same wallet for multiple agents?

Yes. Each agent (or client instance) can use the same wallet, but be aware of nonce management if making concurrent requests. The x402 libraries handle this automatically.

Do I need to approve token spending before using x402?

No. The x402 payment flow uses direct transfers, not approvals. Your wallet just needs sufficient balance.

Can I see my payment history?

Yes. Check x402scan (https://x402scan.com/composer/feed) for a live feed of all x402 transactions, or view your wallet's transaction history on a Base block explorer.

What if I want to use a different payment token?

Currently x402 with Token Metrics supports USDC and TMAI on Base. To request support for additional tokens, contact Token Metrics.

How do I switch from testnet to mainnet?

Change your viem chain from baseSepolia to base (in Node.js) or update your RPC URL (in Python). Make sure your wallet has mainnet USDC or TMAI.

Can I use x402 in browser-based apps?

Yes, but you will need a browser wallet extension (like MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet) and a frontend-compatible x402 library. The current x402-axios and x402-python libraries are designed for server-side or Node.js environments.

Next Steps

Disclosure

Educational and informational purposes only. x402 involves crypto payments on public blockchains. Understand the risks, secure your private keys, and test thoroughly before production use. Token Metrics does not provide financial advice.

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Our x402 Integration Is Live: Pay-Per-Call Access to Token Metrics—No API Key Required

Token Metrics Team
5 min read

Developers are already shipping with x402 at scale: 450,000+ weekly transactions, 700+ projects. This momentum is why our Token Metrics x402 integration matters for agents and apps that need real crypto intelligence on demand. You can now pay per API call using HTTP 402 and the x-coinbase-402 header, no API key required.

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Summary: Pay per API call to Token Metrics with x402 on Base using USDC or TMAI, set x-coinbase-402: true, and get instant access to trading signals, grades, and AI reports.

Check out the x402 ecosystem on Coingecko.

  

What You Get

Token Metrics now supports x402, the HTTP-native payment protocol from Coinbase. Users can call any public endpoint by paying per request with a wallet, eliminating API key management and upfront subscriptions. This makes Token Metrics data instantly accessible to AI agents, researchers, and developers who want on-demand crypto intelligence.

x402 enables truly flexible access where you pay only for what you use, with transparent per-call pricing in USDC or TMAI. The integration is live now across all Token Metrics public endpoints, from trading signals to AI reports. Here's everything you need to start calling Token Metrics with x402 today.

Quick Start

Get started with x402 + Token Metrics in three steps.

  1. Create a wallet client: Follow the x402 Quickstart for Buyers to set up a wallet client (Node.js with viem or Python with eth-account). Link: https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/x402/docs/quickstart-buyers
  2. Set required headers: Add x-coinbase-402: true to any Token Metrics request. Optionally set x-payment-token: tmai for a 10% discount (defaults to usdc). Do not send x-api-key when using x402.
  3. Call any endpoint: Make a request to https://api.tokenmetrics.com/v2/[endpoint] with your wallet client. Payment happens automatically via x402 settlement.

That is it. Your wallet pays per call, and you get instant access to Token Metrics data with no subscription overhead.

Required Headers

  

Endpoint Pricing

Transparent per-call pricing across all Token Metrics public endpoints. Pay in USDC or get 10% off with TMAI.

  

  

  

  

All prices are per single call. Paying with TMAI automatically applies a 10% discount.

Try It on x402 Composer

If you want to see x402 + Token Metrics in action without writing code, head to x402 Composer. Composer is x402scan's playground for AI agents that pay per tool call. You can open a Token Metrics agent, chat with it, and watch real tool calls and USDC/TMAI settlements stream into the live Feed.

Composer surfaces active agents using Token Metrics endpoints like trading signals, price predictions, and AI reports. It is a great way to explore what is possible before you build your own integration. Link: https://x402scan.com/composer

Why x402 Changes the Game

Traditional API access requires upfront subscriptions, fixed rate limits, and key management overhead. x402 flips that model by letting you pay per call with a crypto wallet, with no API keys or monthly commitments. This is especially powerful for AI agents, which need flexible, on-demand access to external data without human intervention.

For Token Metrics, x402 unlocks agentic commerce where agents can autonomously pull crypto intelligence, pay only for what they use, and compose our endpoints with other x402-enabled tools like Heurist Mesh, Tavily, and Firecrawl. It is HTTP-native payments meeting real-world agent workflows.

What is x402?

x402 is an open-source HTTP-native payment protocol developed by Coinbase. It uses the HTTP 402 status code (Payment Required) to enable pay-per-request access to APIs and services. When you make a request with the x-coinbase-402 header, the server returns a payment challenge, your wallet signs and submits payment, and the server fulfills the request once settlement is verified.

The protocol runs on Base and Solana, with USDC and TMAI as the primary payment tokens. x402 is designed for composability, agents can chain multiple paid calls across different providers in a single workflow, paying each service directly without intermediaries. Learn more at the x402 Quickstart for Buyers: https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/x402/docs/quickstart-buyers

FAQs

Do I need an API key to use x402 with Token Metrics?

No. When you set x-coinbase-402: true, your wallet signature replaces API key authentication. Do not send x-api-key in your requests.

Can I use x402 with a free trial or test wallet?

Yes, but you will need testnet USDC or TMAI on Base Sepolia (testnet) for development. Production calls require mainnet tokens.

How do I see my payment history?

Check x402scan for transaction logs and tool call history. Your wallet will also show outgoing USDC/TMAI transactions. Visit https://www.x402scan.com.

What happens if my wallet balance is too low?

The x402 client will return a payment failure before making the API call. Top up your wallet and retry.

Can I use x402 in production apps?

Yes. x402 is live on Base mainnet. Set appropriate spend limits and handle payment errors gracefully in your code.

Next Steps

Disclosure

Educational and informational purposes only. x402 involves crypto payments on public blockchains. Understand the risks, manage your wallet security, and test thoroughly before production use. Token Metrics does not provide financial advice.

Research

Uniswap Price Prediction 2027: $13.50-$43 Target Analysis

Token Metrics Team
8 min read

Uniswap Price Prediction: Market Context for UNI in the 2027 Case

DeFi protocols are maturing beyond early ponzi dynamics toward sustainable revenue models. Uniswap operates in this evolving landscape where real yield and proven product market fit increasingly drive valuations rather than speculation alone. Growing regulatory pressure on centralized platforms creates tailwinds for decentralized alternatives.

The price prediction scenario bands below reflect how UNI might perform across different total crypto market cap environments. Each tier represents a distinct liquidity regime, from bear conditions with muted DeFi activity to moon price prediction scenarios where decentralized infrastructure captures significant value from traditional finance.

  

Disclosure

Educational purposes only, not financial advice. Crypto is volatile, do your own research and manage risk.

How to read this price prediction:

Each band blends cycle analogues and market cap share math with TA guardrails. Base assumes steady adoption and neutral or positive macro. Moon layers in a liquidity boom. Bear assumes muted flows and tighter liquidity.

TM Agent baseline:

Token Metrics TM Grade is 69%, Buy, and the trading signal is bullish. Price prediction scenarios cluster roughly between $6.50 and $28, with a base case price target near $13.50.

Live details: Uniswap Token Details 

Affiliate Disclosure: We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made via this link, at no extra cost to you.

Key Takeaways

  • Scenario driven, outcomes hinge on total crypto market cap, higher liquidity and adoption lift the bands.
  • Fundamentals: Fundamental Grade 79.88% (Community 77%, Tokenomics 100%, Exchange 100%, VC 66%, DeFi Scanner 62%).
  • Technology: Technology Grade 86.88% (Activity 72%, Repository 72%, Collaboration 100%, Security N/A, DeFi Scanner 62%).
  • TM Agent gist: bullish bias with a base case near $13.50 and a broad range between $6.50 and $28.
  • Education only, not financial advice.

Uniswap Price Prediction: Scenario Analysis

Token Metrics price prediction scenarios span four market cap tiers, each representing different levels of crypto market maturity and liquidity:

8T Market Cap Price Prediction:

At an 8 trillion dollar total crypto market cap, UNI price prediction projects to $8.94 in bear conditions, $10.31 in the base case, and $11.68 in bullish scenarios.

16T Market Cap Price Prediction:

Doubling the market to 16 trillion expands the price prediction range to $14.17 (bear), $18.29 (base), and $22.41 (moon).

23T Market Cap Price Prediction:

At 23 trillion, the price forecast scenarios show $19.41, $26.27, and $33.14 respectively.

31T Market Cap Price Prediction:

In the maximum liquidity scenario of 31 trillion, UNI price prediction could reach $24.64 (bear), $34.25 (base), or $43.86 (moon).

Each tier assumes progressively stronger market conditions, with the base case price prediction reflecting steady growth and the moon case requiring sustained bull market dynamics.

Why Consider the Indices with Top-100 Exposure

Uniswap represents one opportunity among hundreds in crypto markets. Token Metrics Indices bundle UNI with top one hundred assets for systematic exposure to the strongest projects. Single tokens face idiosyncratic risks that diversified baskets mitigate.

Historical index performance demonstrates the value of systematic diversification versus concentrated positions.

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What Is Uniswap?

Uniswap is a decentralized exchange protocol built on Ethereum that enables token swaps using automated market makers instead of order books. It aims to provide open access to liquidity for traders, developers, and applications through transparent smart contracts.

UNI is the governance token that lets holders vote on protocol upgrades and parameters, aligning incentives across the ecosystem. The protocol is a market leader in decentralized exchange activity with broad integration across wallets and DeFi apps.

Token Metrics AI Analysis for Price Prediction

Token Metrics AI provides comprehensive context on Uniswap's positioning and challenges that inform our price prediction models.

Vision: Uniswap aims to create a fully decentralized and permissionless financial market where anyone can trade or provide liquidity without relying on centralized intermediaries. Its vision emphasizes open access, censorship resistance, and community driven governance.

Problem: Traditional exchanges require trusted intermediaries to match buyers and sellers, creating barriers to access, custody risks, and potential for censorship. In DeFi, the lack of efficient, trustless mechanisms for token swaps limits interoperability and liquidity across applications.

Solution: Uniswap solves this by using smart contracts to create liquidity pools funded by users who earn trading fees in return. The protocol automatically prices assets using a constant product formula, enabling seamless swaps. UNI token holders can participate in governance, influencing parameters like fee structures and protocol upgrades.

Market Analysis: Uniswap operates within the broader DeFi and Ethereum ecosystems, competing with other decentralized exchanges like SushiSwap, Curve, and Balancer. It is a market leader in terms of cumulative trading volume and liquidity depth. Adoption is strengthened by strong developer activity, widespread integration across wallets and dApps, and a large user base.

Fundamental and Technology Snapshot from Token Metrics

Fundamental Grade: 79.88% (Community 77%, Tokenomics 100%, Exchange 100%, VC 66%, DeFi Scanner 62%).

  

Technology Grade: 86.88% (Activity 72%, Repository 72%, Collaboration 100%, Security N/A, DeFi Scanner 62%).

Catalysts That Skew Bullish for Price Prediction

  • Institutional and retail access expands with ETFs, listings, and integrations
  • Macro tailwinds from lower real rates and improving liquidity
  • Product or roadmap milestones such as upgrades, scaling, or partnerships
  • These factors could push UNI toward higher price prediction targets

Risks That Skew Bearish for Price Prediction

  • Macro risk off from tightening or liquidity shocks
  • Regulatory actions or infrastructure outages
  • Competitive displacement across DEXs or changes to validator and liquidity incentives
  • These factors could push UNI toward lower price prediction scenarios

FAQs: Uniswap Price Prediction

Will UNI hit $20 by 2027 according to price predictions?

The 16T price prediction scenario shows UNI at $18.29 in the base case, which does not exceed $20. However, the 23T base case shows $26.27, surpassing the $20 target. Price prediction outcome depends on total crypto market cap growth and Uniswap maintaining market share. Not financial advice.

Can UNI 10x from current levels based on price predictions?

At current price of $6.30, a 10x would reach $63.00. This falls within none of the listed price prediction scenarios, which top out at $43.86 in the 31T moon case. Bear in mind that 10x returns require substantial market cap expansion beyond our modeled scenarios. Not financial advice.

What price could UNI reach in the moon case price prediction?

Moon case price predictions range from $11.68 at 8T to $43.86 at 31T total crypto market cap. These price prediction scenarios assume maximum liquidity expansion and strong Uniswap adoption. Not financial advice.

What is the 2027 Uniswap price prediction?

Based on Token Metrics analysis, the 2027 price prediction for Uniswap centers around $13.50 in the base case under current market conditions, with a range between $6.50 and $28 depending on market scenarios. Bullish price predictions with strong market conditions range from $10.31 to $43.86 across different total crypto market cap environments.

What drives UNI price predictions?

UNI price predictions are driven by DEX trading volume, liquidity provider activity, governance participation, protocol fee revenue, and competition from other decentralized exchanges. The strong technology grade (86.88%) and bullish signal support upward price potential. DeFi adoption rates and regulatory clarity around decentralized exchanges remain primary drivers for reaching upper price prediction targets.

Can UNI reach $30-$40 by 2027?

According to our price prediction models, UNI could reach $30-$40 in the 23T moon case ($33.14) and in the 31T scenarios where the base case is $34.25 and the moon case is $43.86. These price prediction outcomes require significant crypto market expansion and Uniswap maintaining DEX market leadership. Not financial advice.

  

Next Steps

Disclosure

Educational purposes only, not financial advice. Crypto is volatile, do your own research and manage risk.

Why Use Token Metrics for Uniswap Research?

  • Get on-chain ratings, AI-powered scenario projections, backtested indices, and exclusive insights for Uniswap and other top-100 crypto assets.
  • Spot emerging trends before the crowd and manage risk with our transparent AI grades.
  • Token Metrics helps you save time, avoid hidden pitfalls, and discover data-driven opportunities in DeFi.

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Regime Switching Explained: Why Smart Crypto Indices Move to Stablecoins

Token Metrics Team
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The best trade in crypto isn't always a trade—sometimes it's knowing when to step aside. While traditional indices force you to ride every crash from peak to bottom, regime-switching indices take a smarter approach: participate when conditions warrant, preserve capital when they don't. This systematic method of moving between crypto exposure and stablecoins has become the defining feature of next-generation index products, with Token Metrics leading the implementation through data-driven market signals.

What Is Regime Switching?

Regime switching is a systematic investment approach that classifies market conditions into distinct states—typically "bullish" and "bearish"—then adjusts portfolio positioning accordingly. Unlike static indices that maintain constant exposure regardless of conditions, regime-switching strategies dynamically allocate between risk assets and defensive positions based on quantifiable signals.

In practice for crypto indices:

This isn't emotional market timing or gut-feel trading. It's rules-based risk management following consistent, transparent criteria. The decision to switch regimes comes from systematic signals, not fear or greed.

The Traditional Index Problem

Standard crypto indices like market-cap weighted baskets operate on a simple premise: buy the universe, hold forever, rebalance periodically. This works well in prolonged bull markets but fails catastrophically during extended bear cycles.

Real performance data illustrates the problem:

Net result: Investors who bought January 2021 and held through December 2022 saw minimal net gains despite experiencing a massive bull run. The issue isn't the bull market capture—traditional indices do fine when prices rise. The problem is forced participation during catastrophic drawdowns that destroy years of gains in months. A 75% drawdown requires a 300% gain just to break even.

Research across historical crypto cycles shows that systematic regime-switching approaches have historically reduced maximum drawdowns by 40-60% while capturing 70-85% of bull market upside—a compelling risk-adjusted return profile that buy-and-hold cannot match.

Why Stablecoins, Not Cash?

Regime-switching crypto indices face a unique constraint: they operate on-chain and must maintain 24/7 liquidity for instant redeployment. This makes stablecoins the optimal defensive asset for several critical reasons:

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The Signal Behind the Switch

The most critical component of regime-switching isn't the mechanism—it's the signal that triggers the switch. Token Metrics has built its reputation as a leading crypto analytics platform by developing sophisticated, data-driven market intelligence relied upon by over 50,000 traders and investors daily.

Token Metrics' Market Regime Detection employs a proprietary multi-factor model analyzing:

This synthesis results in a probabilistic assessment: whether the environment is bullish enough to risk capital or bearish enough to prioritize preservation.

Transparency is maintained by displaying current regime signals in real-time via visual market gauges, while proprietary model parameters and thresholds remain confidential to prevent strategic front-running.

Real Performance: When Regime Switching Matters Most

Regime-switching strategies excel during major bear markets that erode traditional portfolios:

Starting with $100,000 in November 2021, buy-and-hold would result in approximately $89,000 after recovering from -73%. The regime approach, with smaller drawdowns and better upside capture, could have grown the portfolio to around $152,000, emphasizing how avoiding large losses compounds benefits over time.

Implementation: How TM Global 100 Executes Switches

The TM Global 100 index automates regime switching with simplicity and transparency:

User Experience

Behind the Scenes

When signals turn bearish, the index:

Reversal when signals turn bullish follows the same systematic process.

The Cost of Switching

Every regime transition incurs costs:

Token Metrics estimates costs at approximately 0.8-1.5% per full switch, which becomes cost-effective when signals reliably avoid large drawdowns. Frequent whipsaws are mitigated by the model's stability factors, and projected costs are shown upfront for transparency.

Decision Framework: Is Regime Switching Right for You?

Consider regime switching if you:

Alternatively, if you have long-term horizons, believe markets are fully efficient, or prefer a buy-and-hold strategy, it might not suit you. Both approaches have their merits, but regime switching offers a balanced risk-adjusted profile for volatile crypto markets.

Where Research Meets Execution

Token Metrics has established itself as a leading crypto analytics platform by providing:

However, research alone isn't enough. The TM Global 100 index closes the gap between signal generation and automated execution—applying sophisticated regime logic seamlessly, enabling users to act on data-driven insights instantly with transparency and confidence.

Conclusion: Discipline Over Emotion

Regime switching removes emotional decision-making—often the hardest part of crypto investing. It systematically guides investors to participate during bull runs, protect capital during downturns, and avoid knee-jerk reactions to market volatility. This disciplined approach helps to sustain long-term growth while minimizing the pain of large drawdowns, demonstrating the evolution of systematic crypto investment strategies.

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Why Manual Crypto Portfolio Management Is Costing You Money (And Time)

Token Metrics Team
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You're tracking 50+ tokens across three exchanges, updating your rebalancing spreadsheet every weekend, and second-guessing every exit decision at 2 AM. Sound familiar? Manual crypto portfolio management isn't just exhausting—it's expensive. Between missed rebalances, execution drag, and behavioral mistakes during volatility, DIY portfolio management quietly erodes returns before you see any market gains.

The data tells the story: investors who manually manage diversified crypto portfolios typically underperform comparable automated strategies by 12-18% annually, with 60% of that gap coming from operational inefficiency rather than market timing. If you're spending 10+ hours weekly maintaining positions, those hours have a cost—and it's higher than you think.

The Hidden Costs Destroying Your Returns

Time Drain: The 500-Hour Tax

Managing a diversified crypto portfolio demands constant vigilance. For investors holding 20+ positions, the weekly time investment breaks down to approximately:

  • Market monitoring: 5-8 hours tracking prices, news, and on-chain metrics
  • Rebalancing calculations: 2-3 hours determining optimal weights and required trades
  • Order execution: 3-5 hours placing trades across multiple platforms
  • Record keeping: 1-2 hours logging transactions for tax reporting
  • Research updates: 3-5 hours staying current on project developments

That's 14-23 hours weekly, or 728-1,196 hours annually. At a conservative $50/hour opportunity cost, you're spending $36,400-$59,800 in time value maintaining your portfolio. Even if you value your time at minimum wage, that's still $10,000+ in annual "sweat equity" that automated solutions eliminate.

Execution Drag: Death by a Thousand Trades

Small trades erode portfolios through accumulated friction. Every manual rebalance across a 50-token portfolio requires dozens of individual transactions, each incurring:

  • Trading fees: 0.1-0.5% per trade (average 0.25%)
  • Bid-ask spreads: 0.2-0.8% depending on liquidity
  • Slippage: 0.3-1.2% on smaller cap tokens
  • Gas fees: $2-50 per transaction depending on network congestion

For a $100,000 portfolio rebalanced monthly with 40 trades per rebalance, the costs add up:

  • Average cost per trade: ~$100
  • Monthly execution drag: $4,000
  • Annual execution drag: $48,000 (48% of portfolio value)

The smaller your individual trades, the worse the ratio becomes. A $500 rebalancing trade on a low-liquidity altcoin might pay $25 in fees—a 5% instant loss before any price movement.

Automated indices solve this. TM Global 100, Token Metrics' rules-based index, consolidates 100 individual positions into a single transaction at purchase, with weekly rebalances executed through optimized smart contract batching. Users typically save 3-7% annually in execution costs alone compared to manual approaches.

Behavioral Mistakes: Your Worst Enemy Is in the Mirror

Market psychology research shows that manual portfolio managers tend to make predictable, costly mistakes:

  • Panic selling during drawdowns: When Bitcoin drops 25% in a week, can you stick to your exit rules? Many override their plans during high volatility, often selling near local bottoms.
  • FOMO buying at peaks: Tokens up 300% in a week attract chase behavior, with managers entering after the movement is mostly over.
  • Rebalancing procrastination: Putting off rebalancing leads to drift, holding too much of past winners and missing new opportunities.

Token Metrics' systematic approach removes emotion from the equation. The TM Global 100 Index follows a transparent ruleset: hold the top 100 tokens by market cap during bullish phases, shift to stablecoins during bearish cycles, and rebalance weekly—eliminating emotional override and procrastination.

Missed Rebalances: Drifting Out of Position

Market cap rankings shift constantly. A token ranked #73 on Monday might hit #95 by Friday, or surge to #58. Without systematic rebalancing, your portfolio becomes a collection of recent winners or dumpers.

In Q3 2024, Solana ecosystem tokens surged while Ethereum DeFi tokens consolidated. Manual managers who missed weekly rebalances held too much ETH and insufficient SOL exposure. The result: 15-20% underperformance compared to systematically rebalanced portfolios. Data from Token Metrics shows that weekly rebalancing outperforms monthly or quarterly approaches by 8-12% annually.

Tax Reporting Nightmares

Every trade creates a taxable event. Manual managers executing over 200 trades yearly face:

  • Hours spent compiling transaction logs
  • Reconciliation across multiple exchanges
  • Cost-basis tracking for numerous lots
  • High professional accounting fees ($500-2,000+)

Automated solutions like Token Metrics provide transparent transaction logs for each rebalance, simplifying tax reporting and reducing accounting costs.

The Token Metrics Advantage: Research Meets Execution

Token Metrics has established itself as a leading crypto analytics platform, supporting over 50,000 users with AI-powered token ratings, market regime detection, portfolio optimization tools, and trading signals. But analysis alone isn't enough—implementation is crucial.

TM Global 100 Index bridges this gap. It turns research into actionable, tradeable products by automating rebalancing based on Token Metrics' signals and methodology. One click replaces hours of manual work, following a validated systematic approach.

Automation Without Compromise

The best automation is transparent. TM Global 100 offers:

  • Rules-Based Discipline: Bull markets—hold top 100 tokens; bear markets—move to stablecoins
  • Weekly rebalancing every Monday
  • Full methodology disclosure
  • One-Click execution via embedded self-custodial wallet
  • Real-time market insights and holdings visualization
  • Transaction logs with fees and timestamps

This streamlined process allows users to rapidly execute disciplined rebalancing, saving countless hours and increasing operational efficiency while maintaining asset control.

Decision Framework: When to Automate

Automation suits investors who:

  • Hold 15+ tokens and find rebalancing burdensome
  • Miss optimal rebalancing windows due to time constraints
  • Have experienced emotional trading decisions during volatility
  • Spend over 5 hours a week on portfolio management
  • Want broad exposure without manual tracking

Manual management may be suitable for those with fewer positions, active trading infrastructure, or tactical strategies. For most diversified portfolios, automation enhances efficiency and reduces operational errors.

The Compound Effect of Efficiency

Small inefficiencies compound over time. Over five years, a $50,000 portfolio managed manually with a 12% annual return minus 4-2-1% losses yields roughly a 5% net return, ending at about $63,814. A systematic approach with optimizer integration, zero behavioral errors, and regular rebalancing can attain a 13% net return, reaching approximately $92,246—an increase of over $28,000, not counting time saved.

Conclusion: Time Back, Returns Up

Manual crypto portfolio management made sense when portfolios were small and concentrated. Today’s diversified sets require operational discipline to prevent erosion of returns due to execution drag, missed rebalances, and emotional mistakes. Token Metrics built TM Global 100 to turn research into automated, transparent execution, reclaim your time, and boost portfolio discipline—without sacrificing control.

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Moonshots API: Discover Breakout Tokens Before the Crowd

Token Metrics Team
5

The biggest gains in crypto rarely come from the majors. They come from Moonshots—fast-moving tokens with breakout potential. The Moonshots API surfaces these candidates programmatically so you can rank, alert, and act inside your product. In this guide, you’ll call /v2/moonshots, display a high-signal list with TM Grade and Bullish tags, and wire it into bots, dashboards, or screeners in minutes. Start by grabbing your key at Get API Key, then Run Hello-TM and Clone a Template to ship fast.

What You’ll Build in 2 Minutes

Why This Matters

Discovery that converts. Users want more than price tickers, they want a curated, explainable list of high-potential tokens. The Moonshots API encapsulates multiple signals into a short list designed for exploration, alerts, and watchlists you can monetize.

Built for builders. The endpoint returns a consistent schema with grade, signal, and context so you can immediately sort, badge, and trigger workflows. With predictable latency and clear filters, you can scale to dashboards, mobile apps, and headless bots without reinventing the discovery pipeline.

Where to Find The Moonshots API

The cURL request for the Moonshots endpoint is displayed in the top right of the API Reference. Grab it and start tapping into the potential!

How It Works (Under the Hood)

The Moonshots endpoint aggregates a set of evidence—often combining TM Grade, signal state, and momentum/volume context—into a shortlist of breakout candidates. Each row includes a symbol, grade, signal, and timestamp, plus optional reason tags for transparency.

For UX, a common pattern is: headline list → token detail where you render TM Grade (quality), Trading Signals (timing), Support/Resistance (risk placement), Quantmetrics (risk-adjusted performance), and Price Prediction scenarios. This enables users to understand why a token was flagged and how to act with risk controls.

Polling vs webhooks. Dashboards typically poll with short-TTL caching. Alerting flows use scheduled jobs or webhooks to smooth traffic and avoid duplicates. Always make notifications idempotent.

Production Checklist

Use Cases & Patterns

Next Steps

FAQs

1) What does the Moonshots API return?

A list of breakout candidates with fields such as symbol, tm_grade, signal (often Bullish/Bearish), optional reason tags, and updated_at. Use it to drive discover tabs, alerts, and watchlists.

2) How fresh is the list? What about latency/SLOs?

The endpoint targets predictable latency and timely updates for dashboards and alerts. Use short-TTL caching and queued jobs/webhooks to avoid bursty polling.

3) How do I use Moonshots in a trading workflow?

Common stack: Moonshots for discovery, Trading Signals for timing, Support/Resistance for SL/TP, Quantmetrics for sizing, and Price Prediction for scenario context. Always backtest and paper-trade first.

4) I saw results like “+241%” and a “7.5% average return.” Are these guaranteed?

No. Any historical results are illustrative and not guarantees of future performance. Markets are risky; use risk management and testing.

5) Can I filter the Moonshots list?

Yes—pass parameters like min_grade, signal, and limit (as supported) to tailor to your audience and keep pages fast.

6) Do you provide SDKs or examples?

REST works with JavaScript and Python snippets above. Docs include quickstarts, Postman collections, and templates—start with Run Hello-TM.

7) Pricing, limits, and enterprise SLAs?

Begin free and scale up. See API plans for rate limits and enterprise options.

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Support and Resistance API: Auto-Calculate Smart Levels for Better Trades

Token Metrics Team
4

Most traders still draw lines by hand in TradingView. The support and resistance API from Token Metrics auto-calculates clean support and resistance levels from one request, so your dashboard, bot, or alerts can react instantly. In minutes, you’ll call /v2/resistance-support, render actionable levels for any token, and wire them into stops, targets, or notifications. Start by grabbing your key on Get API Key, then Run Hello-TM and Clone a Template to ship a production-ready feature fast.

What You’ll Build in 2 Minutes

A minimal script that fetches Support/Resistance via /v2/resistance-support for a symbol (e.g., BTC, SOL).

  • A one-liner curl to smoke-test your key.
  • A UI pattern to display nearest support, nearest resistance, level strength, and last updated time.

Next Endpoints to add

  • /v2/trading-signals (entries/exits)
  • /v2/hourly-trading-signals (intraday updates)
  • /v2/tm-grade (single-score context)
  • /v2/quantmetrics (risk/return framing)

Why This Matters

Precision beats guesswork. Hand-drawn lines are subjective and slow. The support and resistance API standardizes levels across assets and timeframes, enabling deterministic stops and take-profits your users (and bots) can trust.

Production-ready by design. A simple REST shape, predictable latency, and clear semantics let you add levels to token pages, automate SL/TP alerts, and build rule-based execution with minimal glue code.

Where to Find

Need the Support and Resistance data? The cURL request for it is in the top right of the API Reference for quick access.

👉 Keep momentum: Get API KeyRun Hello-TMClone a Template

How It Works (Under the Hood)

The Support/Resistance endpoint analyzes recent price structure to produce discrete levels above and below current price, along with strength indicators you can use for priority and styling. Query /v2/resistance-support?symbol=<ASSET>&timeframe=<HORIZON> to receive arrays of level objects and timestamps.

Polling vs webhooks. For dashboards, short-TTL caching and batched fetches keep pages snappy. For bots and alerts, use queued jobs or webhooks (where applicable) to avoid noisy, bursty polling—especially around market opens and major events.

Production Checklist

  • Rate limits: Respect plan caps; add client-side throttling.
  • Retries/backoff: Exponential backoff with jitter for 429/5xx; log failures.
  • Idempotency: Make alerting and order logic idempotent to prevent duplicates.
  • Caching: Memory/Redis/KV with short TTLs; pre-warm top symbols.
  • Batching: Fetch multiple assets per cycle; parallelize within rate limits.
  • Threshold logic: Add %-of-price buffers (e.g., alert at 0.3–0.5% from level).
  • Error catalog: Map common 4xx/5xx to actionable user guidance; keep request IDs.
  • Observability: Track p95/p99; measure alert precision (touch vs approach).
  • Security: Store API keys in a secrets manager; rotate regularly.

Use Cases & Patterns

  • Bot Builder (Headless): Use nearest support for stop placement and nearest resistance for profit targets. Combine with /v2/trading-signals for entries/exits and size via Quantmetrics (volatility, drawdown).
  • Dashboard Builder (Product): Add a Levels widget to token pages; badge strength (e.g., High/Med/Low) and show last touch time. Color the price region (below support, between levels, above resistance) for instant context.
  • Screener Maker (Lightweight Tools): “Close to level” sort: highlight tokens within X% of a strong level. Toggle alerts for approach vs breakout events.
  • Risk Management: Create policy rules like “no new long if price is within 0.2% of strong resistance.” Export daily level snapshots for audit/compliance.

Next Steps

  • Get API Key — generate a key and start free.
  • Run Hello-TM — verify your first successful call.
  • Clone a Template — deploy a levels panel or alerts bot today.
  • Watch the demo: Compare plans: Scale confidently with API plans.

FAQs

1) What does the Support & Resistance API return?

A JSON payload with arrays of support and resistance levels for a symbol (and optional timeframe), each with a price and strength indicator, plus an update timestamp.

2) How timely are the levels? What are the latency/SLOs?

The endpoint targets predictable latency suitable for dashboards and alerts. Use short-TTL caching for UIs, and queued jobs or webhooks for alerting to smooth traffic.

3) How do I trigger alerts or trades from levels?

Common patterns: alert when price is within X% of a level, touches a level, or breaks beyond with confirmation. Always make downstream actions idempotent and respect rate limits.

4) Can I combine levels with other endpoints?

Yes—pair with /v2/trading-signals for timing, /v2/tm-grade for quality context, and /v2/quantmetrics for risk sizing. This yields a complete decide-plan-execute loop.

5) Which timeframe should I use?

Intraday bots prefer shorter horizons; swing/position dashboards use daily or higher-timeframe levels. Offer a timeframe toggle and cache results per setting.

6) Do you provide SDKs or examples?

Use the REST snippets above (JS/Python). The docs include quickstarts, Postman collections, and templates—start with Run Hello-TM.

7) Pricing, limits, and enterprise SLAs?

Begin free and scale as you grow. See API plans for rate limits and enterprise SLA options.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own research before making any trading decisions.

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Quantmetrics API: Measure Risk & Reward in One Call

Token Metrics Team
5

Most traders see price—quants see probabilities. The Quantmetrics API turns raw performance into risk-adjusted stats like Sharpe, Sortino, volatility, drawdown, and CAGR so you can compare tokens objectively and build smarter bots and dashboards. In minutes, you’ll query /v2/quantmetrics, render a clear performance snapshot, and ship a feature that customers trust. Start by grabbing your key at Get API Key, Run Hello-TM to verify your first call, then Clone a Template to go live fast.

What You’ll Build in 2 Minutes

  • A minimal script that fetches Quantmetrics for a token via /v2/quantmetrics (e.g., BTC, ETH, SOL).
  • A smoke-test curl you can paste into your terminal.
  • A UI pattern that displays Sharpe, Sortino, volatility, max drawdown, CAGR, and lookback window.

Next Endpoints to Add

  • /v2/tm-grade (one-score signal)
  • /v2/trading-signals
  • /v2/hourly-trading-signals (timing)
  • /v2/resistance-support (risk placement)
  • /v2/price-prediction (scenario planning)

Why This Matters

Risk-adjusted truth beats hype. Price alone hides tail risk and whipsaws. Quantmetrics compresses edge, risk, and consistency into metrics that travel across assets and timeframes—so you can rank universes, size positions, and communicate performance like a professional.

Built for dev speed

A clean REST schema, predictable latency, and easy auth mean you can plug Sharpe/Sortino into bots, dashboards, and screeners without maintaining your own analytics pipeline. Pair with caching and batching to serve fast pages at scale.

Where to Find

The Quant Metrics cURL request is located in the top right of the API Reference, allowing you to easily integrate it with your application.

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How It Works (Under the Hood)

Quantmetrics computes risk-adjusted performance over a chosen lookback (e.g., 30d, 90d, 1y). You’ll receive a JSON snapshot with core statistics:

  • Sharpe ratio: excess return per unit of total volatility.
  • Sortino ratio: penalizes downside volatility more than upside.
  • Volatility: standard deviation of returns over the window.
  • Max drawdown: worst peak-to-trough decline.
  • CAGR / performance snapshot: geometric growth rate and best/worst periods.

Call /v2/quantmetrics?symbol=<ASSET>&window=<LOOKBACK> to fetch the current snapshot. For dashboards spanning many tokens, batch symbols and apply short-TTL caching. If you generate alerts (e.g., “Sharpe crossed 1.5”), run a scheduled job and queue notifications to avoid bursty polling.

Production Checklist

  • Rate limits: Understand your tier caps; add client-side throttling and queues.
  • Retries & backoff: Exponential backoff with jitter; treat 429/5xx as transient.
  • Idempotency: Prevent duplicate downstream actions on retried jobs.
  • Caching: Memory/Redis/KV with short TTLs; pre-warm popular symbols and windows.
  • Batching: Fetch multiple symbols per cycle; parallelize carefully within limits.
  • Error catalog: Map 4xx/5xx to clear remediation; log request IDs for tracing.
  • Observability: Track p95/p99 latency and error rates; alert on drift.
  • Security: Store API keys in secrets managers; rotate regularly.

Use Cases & Patterns

  • Bot Builder (Headless): Gate entries by Sharpe ≥ threshold and drawdown ≤ limit, then trigger with /v2/trading-signals; size by inverse volatility.
  • Dashboard Builder (Product): Add a Quantmetrics panel to token pages; allow switching lookbacks (30d/90d/1y) and export CSV.
  • Screener Maker (Lightweight Tools): Top-N by Sortino with filters for volatility and sector; add alert toggles when thresholds cross.
  • Allocator/PM Tools: Blend CAGR, Sharpe, drawdown into a composite score to rank reallocations; show methodology for trust.
  • Research/Reporting: Weekly digest of tokens with Sharpe ↑, drawdown ↓, and volatility ↓.

Next Steps

  • Get API Key — start free and generate a key in seconds.
  • Run Hello-TM — verify your first successful call.
  • Clone a Template — deploy a screener or dashboard today.
  • Watch the demo: VIDEO_URL_HERE
  • Compare plans: Scale with API plans.

FAQs

1) What does the Quantmetrics API return?

A JSON snapshot of risk-adjusted metrics (e.g., Sharpe, Sortino, volatility, max drawdown, CAGR) for a symbol and lookback window—ideal for ranking, sizing, and dashboards.

2) How fresh are the stats? What about latency/SLOs?

Responses are engineered for predictable latency. For heavy UI usage, add short-TTL caching and batch requests; for alerts, use scheduled jobs or webhooks where available.

3) Can I use Quantmetrics to size positions in a live bot?

Yes—many quants size inversely to volatility or require Sharpe ≥ X to trade. Always backtest and paper-trade before going live; past results are illustrative, not guarantees.

4) Which lookback window should I choose?

Short windows (30–90d) adapt faster but are noisier; longer windows (6–12m) are steadier but slower to react. Offer users a toggle and cache each window.

5) Do you provide SDKs or examples?

REST is straightforward (JS/Python above). Docs include quickstarts, Postman collections, and templates—start with Run Hello-TM.

6) Polling vs webhooks for quant alerts?

Dashboards usually use cached polling. For threshold alerts (e.g., Sharpe crosses 1.0), run scheduled jobs and queue notifications to keep usage smooth and idempotent.

7) Pricing, limits, and enterprise SLAs?

Begin free and scale up. See API plans for rate limits and enterprise SLA options.

Disclaimer

All information provided in this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as financial advice. Users should perform their own research and consult with licensed professionals before making any investment or trading decisions.

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Crypto Trading Signals API: Put Bullish/Bearish Calls Right in Your App

Token Metrics Team
4

Timing makes or breaks every trade. The crypto trading signals API from Token Metrics lets you surface bullish and bearish calls directly in your product—no spreadsheet wrangling, no chart gymnastics. In this guide, you’ll hit the /v2/trading-signals endpoint, display actionable signals on a token (e.g., SOL, BTC, ETH), and ship a conversion-ready feature for bots, dashboards, or Discord. Start by creating a key on Get API Key, then Run Hello-TM and Clone a Template to go live fast.

What You’ll Build in 2 Minutes

  • A minimal script that fetches Trading Signals via /v2/trading-signals for one symbol (e.g., SOL).
  • A copy-paste curl to smoke-test your key.
  • A UI pattern to render signal, confidence/score, and timestamp in your dashboard or bot.

Endpoints to add next

  • /v2/hourly-trading-signals (intraday updates)
  • /v2/resistance-support (risk placement)
  • /v2/tm-grade (one-score view)
  • /v2/quantmetrics (risk/return context)

Why This Matters

Action over analysis paralysis. Traders don’t need more lines on a chart—they need an opinionated call they can automate. The trading signals API compresses technical momentum and regime reads into Bullish/Bearish events you can rank, alert on, and route into strategies.

Built for dev speed and reliability. A clean schema, predictable performance, and straightforward auth make it easy to wire signals into bots, dashboards, and community tools. Pair with short-TTL caching or webhooks to minimize polling and keep latency low.

Where to Find

You can find the cURL request for Crypto Trading Signals in the top right corner of the API Reference. Use it to access the latest signals!

Live Demo & Templates

  • Trading Bot Starter: Use Bullish/Bearish calls to trigger paper trades; add take-profit/stop rules with Support/Resistance.
  • Dashboard Signal Panel: Show the latest call, confidence, and last-updated time; add a history table for context.
  • Discord/Telegram Alerts: Post signal changes to a channel with a link back to your app.

How It Works (Under the Hood)

Trading Signals distill model evidence (e.g., momentum regimes and pattern detections) into Bullish or Bearish calls with metadata such as confidence/score and timestamp. You request /v2/trading-signals?symbol=<ASSET> and render the most recent event, or a small history, in your UI.

For intraday workflows, use /v2/hourly-trading-signals to update positions or alerts more frequently. Dashboards typically use short-TTL caching or batched fetches; headless bots lean on webhooks, queues, or short polling with backoff to avoid spiky API usage.

Production Checklist

  • Rate limits: Know your tier caps; add client-side throttling and queues.
  • Retries/backoff: Exponential backoff with jitter; treat 429/5xx as transient.
  • Idempotency: Guard downstream actions (don’t double-trade on retries).
  • Caching: Memory/Redis/KV with short TTLs for reads; pre-warm popular symbols.
  • Webhooks & jobs: Prefer webhooks or scheduled workers for signal change alerts.
  • Pagination/Bulk: Batch symbols; parallelize with care; respect limits.
  • Error catalog: Map common 4xx/5xx to clear fixes; log request IDs.
  • Observability: Track p95/p99 latency, error rate, and alert delivery success.
  • Security: Keep keys in a secrets manager; rotate regularly.

Use Cases & Patterns

  • Bot Builder (Headless): Route Bullish into candidate entries; confirm with /v2/resistance-support for risk and TM Grade for quality.
  • Dashboard Builder (Product): Add a “Signals” module per token; color-code state and show history for credibility.
  • Screener Maker (Lightweight Tools): Filter lists by Bullish state; sort by confidence/score; add alert toggles.
  • Community/Discord: Post signal changes with links to token pages; throttle to avoid noise.
  • Allocator/PM Tools: Track signal hit rates by sector/timeframe to inform position sizing (paper-trade first).

Next Steps

  1. Get API Key — create a key and start free.
  2. Run Hello-TM — confirm your first successful call.
  3. Clone a Template — deploy a bot, dashboard, or alerting tool today.

FAQs

1) What does the Trading Signals API return?

A JSON payload with the latest Bullish/Bearish call for a symbol, typically including a confidence/score and generated_at timestamp. You can render the latest call or a recent history for context.

2) Is it real-time? What about latency/SLOs?

Signals are designed for timely, programmatic use with predictable latency. For faster cycles, use /v2/hourly-trading-signals. Add caching and queues/webhooks to reduce round-trips.

3) Can I use the signals in a live trading bot?

Yes—many developers do. A common pattern is: Signals → candidate entry, Support/Resistance → stop/targets, Quantmetrics → risk sizing. Always backtest and paper-trade before going live.

4) How accurate are the signals?

Backtests are illustrative, not guarantees. Treat signals as one input in a broader framework with risk controls. Evaluate hit rates and drawdowns on your universe/timeframe.

5) Do you provide SDKs and examples?

You can integrate via REST using JavaScript and Python snippets above. The docs include quickstarts, Postman collections, and templates—start with Run Hello-TM.

6) Polling vs webhooks for alerts?

Dashboards often use cached polling. For bots/alerts, prefer webhooks or scheduled jobs and keep retries idempotent to avoid duplicate trades or messages.

7) Pricing, limits, and enterprise SLAs?

Begin free and scale as you grow. See API plans for allowances; enterprise SLAs and support are available.

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Fundamental Grade Crypto API: Real Crypto Fundamentals in One Score

Token Metrics Team
3

Most traders chase price action; Fundamental Grade Crypto API helps you see the business behind the token—community traction, tokenomics design, exchange presence, VC signals, and DeFi health—consolidated into one score you can query in code. In a few minutes, you’ll fetch Fundamental Grade, render it in your product, and ship a due-diligence UX that drives trust. Start by grabbing your key at the Get API Key page, Run Hello-TM to verify your first call, then Clone a Template to go live fast.

What You’ll Build in 2 Minutes

A minimal script to fetch Fundamental Grade from /v2/fundamental-grade for any symbol (e.g., BTC).

  • Optional curl to smoke-test your key in seconds.
  • A drop-in pattern to display the grade + key drivers in dashboards, screeners, and research tools.

Endpoints to consider next

  • /v2/tm-grade (technical/sentiment/momentum)
  • /v2/price-prediction (scenario planning)
  • /v2/resistance-support (risk levels)
  • /v2/quantmetrics (risk/return stats)

Why This Matters

Beyond price, toward quality. Markets are noisy—hype rises and fades. Fundamental Grade consolidates hard-to-track signals (community growth, token distribution, liquidity venues, investor quality, DeFi integrations) into a clear, comparable score. You get a fast “is this worth time and capital?” answer for screening, allocation, and monitoring.

Build trust into your product. Whether you run an investor terminal, exchange research tab, or a portfolio tool, Token Metrics discovery helps users justify positions. Pair it with TM Grade or Quantmetrics for a balanced picture: what to buy (fundamentals) and when to act (signals/levels).

Where to Find

The Fundamental Grade is easily accessible in the top right of the API Reference. Grab the cURL request for seamless access!

Ready to build?

  • Get API Key — generate a key and start free.
  • Run Hello-TM — verify your first successful call.
  • Clone a Template — deploy a screener or token page today.

Watch the demo: VIDEO_URL_HERE. Compare plans: Scale confidently with API plans.

FAQs

1) What does the Fundamental Grade API return?

A JSON payload with the overall score/grade plus component scores (e.g., community, tokenomics, exchange presence, VC backing, DeFi health) and timestamps. Use the overall grade for ranking and component scores for explanations.

2) How fast is the endpoint? Do you publish SLOs?

The API is engineered for predictable latency. For high-traffic dashboards, add short-TTL caching and batch requests; for alerts, use jobs/webhooks to minimize round-trips.

3) Can I combine Fundamental Grade with TM Grade or signals?

Yes. A common pattern is Fundamental Grade for quality filter + TM Grade for technical/sentiment context + Trading Signals for timing and Support/Resistance for risk placement.

4) How “accurate” is the grade?

It’s an opinionated synthesis of multiple inputs—not financial advice. Historical studies can inform usage, but past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Always layer risk management and testing.

5) Do you offer SDKs and examples?

You can use REST directly (see JS/Python above). The docs include quickstarts, Postman, and ready-to-clone templates—start with Run Hello-TM.

6) Polling vs webhooks for fundamentals updates?

For UI pages, cached polling works well. For event-style notifications (upgrades/downgrades), prefer webhooks or scheduled jobs to avoid spiky traffic.

7) What about pricing, limits, and enterprise SLAs?

Begin free and scale as you grow. See API plans for allowances; enterprise SLAs and support are available—contact us.

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Fundamental Grade Crypto API: Invest with Conviction Using Real Project Signals

Token Metrics Team
4

Most traders chase price action; Fundamental Grade Crypto API helps you see the business behind the token—community traction, tokenomics design, exchange presence, VC signals, and DeFi health—consolidated into one score you can query in code. In a few minutes, you’ll fetch Fundamental Grade, render it in your product, and ship a due-diligence UX that drives trust. Start by grabbing your key at the Get API Key page, Run Hello-TM to verify your first call, then Clone a Template to go live fast.

What You’ll Build in 2 Minutes

A minimal script to fetch Fundamental Grade from /v2/fundamental-grade for any symbol (e.g., BTC).

  • Optional curl to smoke-test your key in seconds.
  • A drop-in pattern to display the grade + key drivers in dashboards, screeners, and research tools.

Endpoints to consider next:

  • /v2/tm-grade (technical/sentiment/momentum)
  • /v2/price-prediction (scenario planning)
  • /v2/resistance-support (risk levels)
  • /v2/quantmetrics (risk/return stats)

Why This Matters

Beyond price, toward quality. Markets are noisy—hype rises and fades. Fundamental Grade consolidates hard-to-track signals (community growth, token distribution, liquidity venues, investor quality, DeFi integrations) into a clear, comparable score. You get a fast “is this worth time and capital?” answer for screening, allocation, and monitoring.

Build trust into your product. Whether you run an investor terminal, exchange research tab, or a portfolio tool, Fundamental Grade lets users justify positions. Pair it with TM Grade or Quantmetrics for a balanced picture: what to buy (fundamentals) and when to act (signals/levels).

Where to Find The Fundamental Grade

The Fundamental Grade is easily accessible in the top right of the API Reference. Grab the cURL request for seamless access!

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How It Works (Under the Hood)

Fundamental Grade aggregates multiple project-quality signals into a normalized score and label (e.g., Strong / Average / Weak). Typical sub-signals include:

  • Community: momentum across channels (dev activity/user traction signals where applicable).
  • Tokenomics: supply schedule, distribution, unlock dynamics, incentives.
  • Exchange Presence: venue coverage, depth/liquidity proxies.
  • VC/Investor Signals: quality/durability of backing and ecosystem support.
  • DeFi Health: integrations, TVL context, composability footprint.

At query time, you call /v2/fundamental-grade with a symbol; responses include the overall score plus component scores you can visualize. For dashboards with many assets, batch fetches and short-TTL caching keep pages responsive. If you push alerts (e.g., “Fundamental Grade upgraded”), prefer webhooks or queued jobs to avoid hammering the API.

Production Checklist

  • Rate limits: Know plan caps; add client throttling and request queues.
  • Retries/backoff: Exponential backoff + jitter; surface actionable error messages.
  • Idempotency: Prevent duplicate downstream actions on retried calls.
  • Caching: Use memory/Redis/KV with short TTLs; pre-warm popular symbols.
  • Webhooks & jobs: For alerts, use signed webhooks or scheduled jobs; log delivery outcomes.
  • Pagination/Bulk: When covering many tokens, paginate or process in batches.
  • Error catalog: Map 4xx/5xx to user-visible fixes; log request IDs.
  • Observability: Track p95/p99 and error rate per endpoint; alert on spikes.
  • Security: Keep API keys in secrets managers; rotate regularly.

Use Cases & Patterns

  • Screener Maker: Rank tokens by Fundamental Grade, filter by market cap/sector, and add “rising fundamentals” badges for discovery.
  • Dashboard Builder: On each token page, show the headline grade with a component chart; link to methodology for transparency.
  • Research & PM Tools: Flag downgrades/upgrades to prompt re-evaluation; attach notes to component changes (e.g., DeFi health drop).
  • Allocator / Risk: Require a minimum Fundamental Grade before inclusion; rebalance only when grade crosses thresholds.
  • Community/Discord: Post weekly upgrades as digest messages with links back to your app.

Next Steps

  • Get API Key — generate a key and start free.
  • Run Hello-TM — verify your first successful call.
  • Clone a Template — deploy a screener or token page today.
  • Watch the demo: VIDEO_URL_HERE
  • Compare plans: Scale confidently with API plans.

FAQs

1) What does the Fundamental Grade API return?

A JSON payload with the overall score/grade plus component scores (e.g., community, tokenomics, exchange presence, VC backing, DeFi health) and timestamps. Use the overall grade for ranking and component scores for explanations.

2) How fast is the endpoint? Do you publish SLOs?

The API is engineered for predictable latency. For high-traffic dashboards, add short-TTL caching and batch requests; for alerts, use jobs/webhooks to minimize round-trips.

3) Can I combine Fundamental Grade with TM Grade or signals?

Yes. A common pattern is Fundamental Grade for quality filter + TM Grade for technical/sentiment context + Trading Signals for timing and Support/Resistance for risk placement.

4) How “accurate” is the grade?

It’s an opinionated synthesis of multiple inputs—not financial advice. Historical studies can inform usage, but past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Always layer risk management and testing.

5) Do you offer SDKs and examples?

You can use REST directly (see JS/Python above). The docs include quickstarts, Postman, and ready-to-clone templates—start with Run Hello-TM.

Research

Indices Hub: Join the Waitlist for TM Global 100 (2025)

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If you’ve been waiting for a simple, rules-based way to own the Token Metrics Global 100—without micromanaging tokens—this hub is for you. The TM Global 100 is a rules-based crypto index that holds the top 100 assets in bull markets and moves to stablecoins in bear markets, with weekly rebalancing and transparent holdings/transaction logs you can verify at any time. It’s designed for hands-off allocators who want disciplined exposure and for active traders who want a core that adapts to regimes—without guesswork or endless rebalancing. Below you’ll find how it works, who it’s for, and exactly how to join the waitlist so you’re first in line when trading opens.

Join the waitlist to be first to trade TM Global 100.

Why Indices Matter in October 2025

Search intent right now: investors want credible, rules-based crypto exposure that can participate in upside while reducing drawdown pain. A crypto index is a basket of assets selected and maintained by rules—so you avoid one-off bets and constant manual rebalancing.

With liquidity rotating quickly across sectors, weekly rebalancing helps maintain alignment with current market-cap leaders, while regime switching provides a disciplined, pre-defined response to bearish conditions. The result is a clear, consistent process that removes emotional decision-making and operational drag.

Definition

A crypto index is a rules-based basket of digital assets that’s constructed, weighted, and rebalanced on a set schedule.

How the TM Global 100 Index Works (Plain English)

  • Regime switching: Bullish: Hold the top-100 crypto assets by market cap.
  • Bearish: Exit all positions into stablecoins and wait for a new bullish signal.
  • Weekly rebalancing: Reflects updated rankings and weights across the market-cap universe.
  • Transparency: Strategy modal shows methodology and thresholds; Gauge → Holdings Treemap → Transactions Log make every change visible.

What you’ll see on launch: Price tile, gauge (“rebalances weekly”), 100 tokens, one-click Buy Index flow, and a 90-second checkout via embedded wallet.‍See the strategy and rules.

Benefits at a Glance (Why This Beats DIY)

  • Time saved: No more manual coin-picking, sizing, and calendar rebalances.
  • Lower execution drag: One click vs. dozens of individual orders that can add slippage.
  • Stay current: Weekly rebalances help you capture market-cap changes without constant monitoring.
  • Discipline in drawdowns: Automatic switch to stablecoins removes panic decisions.
  • Radical visibility: Holdings treemap, table, and transactions log show what you own and what changed—every week.
  • Operational simplicity: Embedded wallet and a unified dashboard; no juggling chains and exchanges.

Step-by-Step: How to Get Early Access (Waitlist)

  1. Open the Indices Hub: Head to the Token Metrics Indices hub.
  2. Choose TM Global 100: Open the index page and review the Gauge → Strategy → Holdings.
  3. Join the Waitlist: Add your email to be notified the moment trading opens.
  4. (Optional) Connect Wallet: Pre-connect your wallet for a faster launch-day checkout.

Launch-Day Flow (~90 seconds): Tap Buy Index, review fees/slippage, confirm, and see your position in My Indices. Track Rebalances: After each weekly rebalance or regime change, check the Transactions Log for updates.

Join the waitlist to be first to trade TM Global 100.

Decision Guide: Is This Right for You?

  • Hands-Off Allocator: Want broad exposure without micromanaging? Yes—rules-based + weekly rebalances.
  • Active Trader: Need a core that sits in stables during bears while you hunt edges elsewhere? Fits.
  • TM Member/Prospect: Already trust Token Metrics research? This is the rules-based version of “own the market.”
  • Risk-Aware Newcomer: Prefer a clear framework over vibes? Methodology is visible and auditable.
  • DIY Basket Builder: Tired of missed rebalances and slippage? One click can reduce execution drag.
  • Data-First Analyst: Want to verify? See the holdings, weights, and transaction history anytime.

FAQs

1) What is a TM Global 100 index?

It’s a rules-based crypto index that holds the top 100 assets by market cap in bullish regimes and moves to stablecoins in bearish regimes. It rebalances weekly and shows transparent holdings and transactions.

2) How often does the index rebalance?

Weekly, with additional full-portfolio switches when the market regime changes.

3) What triggers the move to stablecoins?

A proprietary market signal. When bearish, the index exits all token positions into stablecoins and waits for a bullish re-entry signal.

4) Can I fund with USDC or fiat?

At launch, funding and settlement options surface based on the embedded wallet and supported chains. USDC payouts are supported for selling; additional entry options may be introduced later.

5) Is the wallet custodial?

No. The Embedded Wallet is self-custodial—you control your funds while using a streamlined, on-chain checkout.

6) How are fees shown?

Before you confirm, the Buy flow shows estimated gas, platform fee, maximum slippage, and the minimum expected value.

7) How do I join the waitlist?

Go to the Token Metrics Indices hub or the TM Global 100 strategy page and submit your email. We’ll notify you the moment trading opens.

Security, Risk & Transparency

  • Self-custody: Embedded smart wallet; you hold the keys.
  • 2FA & session hygiene: Use strong auth practices for your TM account.
  • Fee clarity: Gas, platform fee, and slippage are displayed before you confirm.
  • Auditability: Holdings, treemap, and transactions log are always visible.
  • Model limits: Regime logic can be wrong, and markets can gap; rules reduce discretion—not risk.
  • Regional availability: Product surfaces may vary by region as we expand.

Crypto is volatile and can lose value. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This article is for research/education, not financial advice.

Conclusion

If you want a disciplined, rules-based core that adapts to market regimes, Token Metrics Global 100 is built for you. Weekly rebalances, transparent holdings, and one-click buy remove operational friction so you can focus on your strategy.

Click here to get early access to Token Metrics indices.

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