If you only look at prices on an exchange, you’re missing 90% of the story. To find "Smart Money" before they pump a coin, I use these 5 tools every single day. Stop guessing and start using data.
Arkham / Nansen: I use these to "de-mask" anonymous wallets. If I see a hedge fund or a legendary trader buying a specific coin, I pay attention.
DEX Screener: This is where I find new coins before they hit big exchanges. I look for high volume and "Locked Liquidity" to avoid scams.
DeFiLlama: This tracks the "Total Value Locked" (TVL) on any chain. If TVL is growing but the price is flat, a big move is usually coming.
Glassnode: I use this to see if whales are moving coins onto exchanges (to sell) or off exchanges (to hold). Outflows are a bullish signal.
Etherscan / Solscan: This is the ultimate truth. I check the "Holders" tab; if 10 wallets own 90% of a token, it’s a massive red flag.
Real-World Example:
Before the last big rally, I noticed a massive amount of BTC leaving exchanges on Glassnode. At the same time, Arkham showed "Smart Money" wallets accumulating. The data was clear: whales were preparing for a pump while retail was still fearful.
💡 TrendFlare Tip: Don't get fooled by high volume. On DEX Screener, check the "Unique Buyers". If a coin has $1M in volume but only 20 buyers, it’s "Wash Trading" (bots trading with themselves) to trick you into buying!
Note: Educational purposes only. Data is power, use it wisely.
