Frequently Asked Questions

What data sources power Alpha Brain?

Stocks: Finnhub. Crypto: Crypto.com Exchange public market data. On-chain: DexScreener + GeckoTerminal across 30+ chains (Ethereum, Solana, Cronos, Base, BSC, and more).

Is the AI giving financial advice?

No. The AI is an analysis assistant. It surfaces technical patterns, regimes and probabilities. You are always responsible for your own trades.

How do alerts work?

Set a target price on any asset — Alpha Brain polls live quotes every 5 seconds and notifies you the instant a level is crossed.

Can I backtest a strategy?

Yes. Open the AI Analyst → Backtest. Choose SMA Cross, MACD Trend or RSI Reversion and replay against loaded candles. You'll get total return, alpha vs buy-and-hold, win rate, drawdown, Sharpe, and an AI verdict.

Is there a desktop app?

Yes — a Windows build is available on the Download page.

Is Alpha Brain free?

Alpha Brain is currently free. AI usage is rate-limited to keep the service sustainable.