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Alpha

Valuable, non-public information or insights that give you a trading edge.

Definition

Valuable, non-public information or insights that give you a trading edge. Finding alpha means discovering opportunities before the crowd. 'I've got alpha on this new protocol' means you have insider knowledge or early insights that could be profitable. In DeFi, alpha leakers share opportunities publicly.

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