monitoring-whale-activity

# Monitoring Whale Activity ## Contents [Overview](#overview) | [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) | [Instructions](#instructions) | [Output](#output) | [Error Handling](#error-handling) | [Examples](#examples) | [Resources](#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 ```bash 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: ```bash 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 ``` ...