hft-quant-expert

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

1|Updated Jan 4, 2026
One-click install
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.