monitoring-whale-activity

# Monitoring Whale Activity

## Overview

Track large cryptocurrency transactions and whale wallet movements across multiple blockchains. Monitor exchange inflows/outflows, manage watchlists, and identify known wallets (exchanges, funds, bridges).

## Prerequisites

Before using this skill, ensure you have:
- Python 3.8+ with requests library
- Whale Alert API key (optional, for live data - free tier available)
- Internet access for API calls

## Instructions

### Step 1: Navigate to Scripts Directory

```bash
cd {baseDir}/scripts
```

### Step 2: Choose Your Command

**Recent Whale Transactions:**
```bash
python whale_monitor.py recent                    # All chains
python whale_monitor.py recent --chain ethereum   # Specific chain
python whale_monitor.py recent --min-value 10000000  # $10M+ only
```

**Exchange Flow Analysis:**
```bash
python whale_monitor.py flows                     # Overall exchange flows
python whale_monitor.py flows --chain ethereum    # Chain-specific
```

**Watchlist Management:**
```bash
python whale_monitor.py watchlist                 # View watchlist
python whale_monitor.py watch 0x123... --name "My Whale"  # Add to watchlist
python whale_monitor.py unwatch 0x123...          # Remove from watchlist
```

**Track Specific Wallet:**
```bash
python whale_monitor.py track 0x123...            # Track wallet activity
```

**Search Known Labels:**
```bash
python whale_monitor.py labels --query binance    # Search by name
python whale_monitor.py labels --type exchange    # List by type
```

### Step 3: Interpret Results

**Transaction Types:**
- 🔴 DEPOSIT → Exchange (potential selling pressure)
- 🟢 WITHDRAWAL → From exchange (accumulation signal)
- 🐋 TRANSFER → Wallet to wallet (whale movement)

**Flow Analysis:**
- Net positive flow to exchanges = selling pressure
- Net negative flow from exchanges = buying pressure

## Output

- Real-time whale transactions with USD values
- Labeled wallets (exchanges, funds, bridges, protocols)
- Exchang