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Monitoring Whale Activity

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Track large cryptocurrency transactions and wallet movements.

by jeremylongshore2.6k stars on jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills
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Updated Aug 10, 2026
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What Monitoring Whale Activity does

Monitoring Whale Activity is a skill designed for cryptocurrency enthusiasts and traders who want to keep a close eye on significant transactions and movements of large holders, often referred to as 'whales'. This skill allows users to monitor real-time data across multiple blockchains, providing insights into exchange inflows and outflows, as well as movements from known wallets such as exchanges and funds. By leveraging the Whale Alert API, users can gain access to critical information that may influence market trends and trading strategies.

The skill operates through a series of Python scripts that facilitate various commands. Users can view recent whale transactions, analyze exchange flows, manage custom watchlists, and track specific wallets. This functionality is particularly beneficial for traders looking to identify potential selling or buying pressure based on large movements. For example, a net positive flow to exchanges may indicate selling pressure, while a net negative flow may suggest accumulation.

To get started, users need to have Python 3.8 or higher installed, along with the requests library. An optional Whale Alert API key can enhance the experience by providing live data. The skill also includes error handling mechanisms to manage issues like API rate limits and network timeouts, ensuring a smoother user experience. With the ability to filter results by transaction size and blockchain, users can tailor their monitoring to specific interests or strategies.

Overall, Monitoring Whale Activity is an essential tool for anyone involved in cryptocurrency trading who needs to stay informed about large transactions that could impact their investments. Whether you're a seasoned trader or a newcomer, this skill provides the data needed to make informed decisions in a volatile market.

When to use it

Use this skill when you want to monitor significant cryptocurrency transactions or analyze the movements of large holders.

When not to use it

This skill may not be suitable for casual users who do not require real-time monitoring of whale activities or those who are not familiar with command-line interfaces.

What you can build with it

Monitor Recent Transactions

Use the command to view recent whale transactions above a specified value on your chosen blockchain.

Analyze Exchange Flows

Check the inflow and outflow of cryptocurrencies to and from exchanges to gauge market sentiment.

Manage Custom Watchlists

Create and manage a watchlist of specific wallets to track their movements over time.

How to install Monitoring Whale Activity

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1. Install with the skills CLI

npx skills add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/monitoring-whale-activity --agent claude-code

2. Or install it manually

Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.

Anthropic's agentic coding CLI, and the reference implementation of Agent Skills. Drop a skill folder into ~/.claude/skills and Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches the skill's description. Claude Code docs

Inside SKILL.md

Written by jeremylongshore

Monitoring Whale Activity

Contents

Overview | Prerequisites | Instructions | Output | Error Handling | Examples | Resources

Overview

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

Prerequisites

  1. Install Python 3.8+ with requests library
  2. Optionally obtain Whale Alert API key (free tier available for live data)
  3. Verify internet access for API calls

Instructions

Step 1: Navigate to Scripts Directory

cd ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts

Step 2: Choose a Command

  1. View recent whale transactions: python whale_monitor.py recent
  2. Analyze exchange flows: python whale_monitor.py flows
  3. Manage watchlist: python whale_monitor.py watchlist
  4. Track specific wallet: python whale_monitor.py track 0x123...
  5. Search known labels: python whale_monitor.py labels --query binance

Alternatively, customize with chain and threshold filters:

python whale_monitor.py recent --chain ethereum              # Specific chain
python whale_monitor.py recent --min-value 10000000          # 10000000: $10M+ only
python whale_monitor.py watch 0x123... --name "My Whale"     # Add to watchlist
python whale_monitor.py labels --type exchange               # Or use type filter

Step 3: Interpret Results

Transaction Types:

  • DEPOSIT: Sent to 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)
  • Exchange inflow/outflow summaries
  • Custom watchlist tracking
  • JSON, table, or alert format output (--format json)

Error Handling

See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md for:

  • API rate limit handling and backoff
  • Network timeout recovery
  • Invalid address format validation
  • Price service fallbacks

Examples

Example 1: View $10M+ whale transactions on Ethereum:

python whale_monitor.py recent --chain ethereum --min-value 10000000  # 10000000 = 10M limit

Example 2: Analyze if whales are selling:

python whale_monitor.py flows --chain ethereum

Example 3: Track a known whale wallet:

python whale_monitor.py watch 0x28c6c... --name "Binance Cold"
python whale_monitor.py track 0x28c6c...

Example 4: Export to JSON for further analysis:

python whale_monitor.py recent --format json > whales.json

See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md for more usage patterns.

Resources

  • ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/implementation.md - Flow analysis, wallet database, multi-chain details
  • Whale Alert - Real-time whale transaction API
  • Etherscan - Ethereum blockchain explorer
  • CoinGecko - Price data API

Frequently asked questions about Monitoring Whale Activity

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