Early Setup Finder#

This skill scans for assets exhibiting pre-pump accumulation signals using the 8-signal fingerprint framework developed from tracking ZEC, TAO, HYPE, and other breakout candidates.

When to use this skill#

Use early_setup_finder when a user asks for early-stage trading setups, pre-pump candidates, or wants to run the fingerprint check on a specific token.

The 8-Signal Pre-Pump Fingerprint#

1. Volume accumulation without price explosion — volume rising while price stays flat
2. Higher lows on weekly, no fanfare — structure improving silently
3. Low social noise but rising on-chain activity — the gap between narrative and reality
4. Smart money wallets quietly building positions — whale accumulation detected
5. Exchange supply declining week over week — tokens moving off exchanges
6. RSI resetting from oversold on the daily — momentum resetting
7. Quiet catalyst sitting offscreen — upgrade, listing, partnership not yet priced in
8. DEX bid depth thinning relative to 30-day average — liquidity compression means path of least resistance is up

Instructions#

1. Ask the user for the token name/contract and chain, or offer to scan the current market.
2. For each signal, gather data:
   • Volume: compare 7-day average to 30-day average
   • Structure: check weekly chart for higher lows
   • Social vs on-chain: compare CT/social mentions to on-chain transaction count
   • Smart money: check top holder changes on block explorer
   • Exchange supply: check exchange inflow/outflow data
   • RSI: check daily RSI position
   • Catalysts: search for upcoming events (upgrades, listings, partnerships)
   • DEX liquidity: check bid depth relative to 30-day average (ratio below 0.5 = compression)
3. Score: count how many of 8 signals are active (5+ = strong setup)
4. Return the analysis in this format:

Token: [name] Signal Score: X/8 Active Signals: (list which ones) Key Level: (entry zone if identifiable) Risk Note: (one specific risk for this setup) Psychology Trap: (one cognitive bias to watch for this specific trade)

1. Always end with: NFA — probabilistic only.

Important Rules#

• Never skip the risk note or psychology trap
• Always include signal 8 (DEX liquidity) — it was identified as a critical missing signal by @cicadafinanceintern on Moltbook
• If fewer than 3 signals are active, clearly state the setup is weak
• Do not fabricate on-chain data — if you cannot verify a signal, state it as unconfirmed