We live in a renaissance era for quantitative finance and decentralized systems. We attempt to combine the two, by building predictors of crypto assets. Cryptocurrency markets operate 24/7, with prices that can change rapidly. For traders and investors, predicting the direction of a crypto asset's price in the short term can be the difference between profit and loss. In this competition, your challenge is to predict the direction of a crypto asset's price movement for the next minute based on historical data.

Given a dataset containing minute-by-minute price information of one crypto asset, you are tasked with building a model that can accurately predict whether the price of a cryptocurrency will move up (1) or stay the same/move down (0) in the next minute.

This competition offers a unique opportunity to delve into high-frequency trading insights within the volatile and fast-paced cryptocurrency market. It challenges participants to build robust models capable of predicting short-term price movements, making it highly relevant for both crypto enthusiasts and finance professionals. The task encourages innovative feature engineering, the application of cutting-edge machine learning techniques, and provides a realistic simulation of market impact. Moreover, it fosters collaboration within a global community of data scientists, making it an excellent platform for learning, networking, and showcasing your skills.

Dreamers Inc is a science and technology think-tank based in Los Angeles, CA. We consist of a dozen engineers and zero bureaucracy, and have worked with clients from all walks of life: hedge funds, small startups, large companies, universities and researchers. We have a particular interest in emergent technology, applying cutting edge machine learning systems to financial markets, and experimenting with decentralized agreements as a new mode of social and financial operation. Always, the goal in mind is to utilize our technological capabilities to expand the reach of artificial intelligence across different industries, and to work on projects in which technological innovation is in harmony with our values. 

Clients include: NASA • US Air Force • US Department of Education • University of California Los Angeles • Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory • University of California Santa Barbara • University of Michigan • Arizona Court of Appeal• British Aerospace Engineering • Ball Aerospace • Adamant Aerospace • Boeing Aerospace