Trading in the crypto markets demands speed and intelligent decisions—missing a key market movement or blocking a threat can mean lost profits, drained wallets, or worse. Real-time crypto alerts are no longer optional. They're essential infrastructure for anyone holding digital assets.
Lighthouse, the alert engine at the heart of Hindsight VIP's Visual Trust Infrastructure, provides ultra-fast, deeply contextual alerts across all major blockchains and exchanges (Ethereum [finance:Ethereum], Solana [finance:Solana], Arbitrum, XRP Ledger, and more). Unlike basic tools like Blockfolio or CoinMarketCap, Lighthouse integrates customizable price alerts, wallet monitoring, scam detection, and technical indicators—all in one unified dashboard.
This comprehensive guide covers everything: what real-time alerts are, why they matter, how to set them up in 30 seconds, and why Lighthouse beats every alternative.
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What Are Real-Time Crypto Alerts?
Blockchain markets move at lightning speed. A price surge that takes 5 minutes to hit mainstream news has already peaked. A rug pull that destroys $50 million happens in seconds. A scammer's wallet connected to your payment address is active right now.
Traditional alert tools (basic price notifications from CoinMarketCap or Blockfolio) tell you something happened—after it's already happened. By then, the opportunity is gone or the threat has materialized.
Real-time crypto alerts are different. They detect market movements, wallet activity, threat patterns, and opportunities in seconds (often under 30 seconds), giving you time to act before the masses move.
A real-time alert is a notification triggered by on-chain or market events the instant they occur:
- Price Alert: BTC crosses $50,000 (threshold), ETH jumps 5% (percentage-based)
- Wallet Alert: High-value transaction detected on a flagged address
- Scam Alert: Smart contract shows high-risk patterns (rug pull signature)
- Threat Alert: Your connected wallet receives a suspicious token
The difference between a basic alert and a real-time alert: seconds = fortune or loss.
In traditional markets, being 1 minute late might cost you a few percentage points. In crypto:
- A 1-minute delay on a whale movement = $100,000 opportunity cost
- A 2-minute delay on a rug pull = wallet drained
- A 30-second delay on a scam contract = funds trapped
Speed = survival. Lighthouse delivers alerts in under 30 seconds across all chains.
According to Ledger Academy, scams and fraud drained $3.1 billion in the first half of 2025 alone. Most victims didn't see the threat coming. They missed the early warning signs visible on-chain.
Real-time alerts wouldn't stop all scams, but they catch 70-90% of preventable losses before funds are locked or transferred.
Learn more:
How Visual Pattern Recognition is Transforming Blockchain Fraud Detection
Why Manual Monitoring & Basic Alerts Fail
Blockchain's biggest strength—complete transparency—becomes its biggest weakness for most users. Every transaction is recorded, auditable, permanent. But unreadable to humans without training.
When you rely on manual checking:
- You miss the movement (constant vigilance impossible)
- You misunderstand the signal (too much noise, no context)
- You react too late (by the time you see it, it's over)
Survey Data: 62% of active crypto traders manually monitor wallets or use basic alerts. Average time commitment: 8-12 hours per week.
Breaking that down:
- 8-12 hours/week = 32-48 hours/month = 384-576 hours/year
- At $50/hour (trader opportunity cost), that's $19,200-28,800/year in lost productivity
- That doesn't include missed opportunities or undetected threats
Manual monitoring produces:
- False negatives: You miss 30-40% of relevant movements (overwhelmed by noise)
- False positives: You get dozens of irrelevant alerts daily (alert fatigue)
- Emotional errors: You make poor decisions under pressure or FOMO
Lighthouse automation reduces both by 85%.
Tools like Blockfolio or CoinMarketCap offer basic price alerts only:
- ❌ Single blockchain focus (no multi-chain)
- ❌ Price-only triggers (no wallet/threat monitoring)
- ❌ Delayed notifications (5-15 minutes typical)
- ❌ No context or explanation
- ❌ Single notification channel (usually email)
It's like having a smoke detector that only tells you "smoke detected" after the fire has spread.
You don't need to monitor harder. You need systems that monitor for you—intelligently.
Learn how Lighthouse changes the game:
How to Set Up Real-Time Crypto Alerts in 30 Seconds
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The 5 Alert Types Every Trader Needs
Different strategies require different alerts. A day trader needs real-time price action. A DAO treasurer needs wallet defense. A casual investor needs scam protection.
Lighthouse offers comprehensive alert types for every use case.
Price Alerts (For Traders & Investors)
What it does: Detects price movements on your watchlist across exchanges.
Trigger options:
- Threshold-based: "Alert me when BTC hits $55,000"
- Percentage-based: "Alert me when ETH moves ±5%"
- Volume spike: "Alert me when trading volume jumps 25%+ above average"
- Technical indicators: "Alert me when RSI crosses 70 (overbought)"
Best for: Day traders, swing traders, price-sensitive strategies
Supported exchanges: Coinbase [finance:Coinbase Global, Inc.], Binance [finance:Binance], Kraken [finance:Kraken Financial Inc.], Crypto.com [finance:Crypto.com], Uniswap, PancakeSwap, and 50+ more
Dive deeper:
Advanced Token & Price Search Tricks
Wallet Activity Alerts (For Portfolio Managers)
What it does: Monitors on-chain wallet transactions in real-time.
Trigger options:
- Large outflows detected (someone moving significant value)
- Unusual frequency (sudden increase in activity)
- Connected to flagged addresses (known scammers)
- Cross-chain bridge activity (funds moving between blockchains)
Best for: Portfolio managers, treasury teams, institutional traders
Example use case: A DAO treasurer gets alerted the instant 1,000 ETH moves from the treasury wallet.
Learn more:
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Whale Tracking Alerts vs. Manual Monitoring
Scam & Threat Detection (For Security)
What it does: AI-powered detection of fraudulent contracts, rug pulls, and suspicious patterns.
Detection methods:
- Unverified contract signatures (freshly deployed code with red flags)
- Liquidity drain patterns (classic rug pull indicators)
- Bridge-hop behavior (criminals moving stolen funds across chains)
- Approval trap contracts (sneaky token drains)
Best for: Everyone. Especially newcomers and casual investors.
ROI: Average loss prevented per detection: $1,800-$2,400
Learn more:
Avoiding Rug Pulls: Security Alert Bot Best Practices
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NFT Opportunities (For Collectors & Traders)
What it does: Monitors NFT floor prices and collection activity.
Trigger options:
- Floor price drops (opportunity to buy low)
- Sudden sales volume spike (demand indicator)
- Listed for below-market value (deals)
- Rarity events (rare traits listed)
Best for: NFT traders, collectors, flippers
Example: You're set to alert on "floor price drops >20%." A collection you love crashes. You get notified before the community. You have 5 minutes to flip it before the bounce.
Master it:
NFT Floor Price Alerts: Automate Your Flips
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The Ultimate NFT Marketplace Guide
DeFi & Protocol Events (For Yield Farmers & Developers)
What it does: Monitors on-chain protocol changes, yield events, and smart contract interactions.
Trigger options:
- Yield rate changes (protocol adjustments)
- New liquidity pool launches
- Smart contract function calls (abnormal activity)
- Governance proposal status (voting events)
Best for: DeFi participants, yield farmers, protocol developers
Explore more:
Synthetix and Synthetic Assets
Need all 5 alert types? Try Lighthouse for free. Get unlimited alerts across all categories for 30 days. No limits. No charges unless you upgrade.
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Multi-Chain Monitoring Simplified
The crypto market isn't one blockchain anymore. It's dozens:
- Layer 1s: Ethereum [finance:Ethereum], Solana [finance:Solana], Bitcoin [finance:Bitcoin], Cardano [finance:Cardano]
- Layer 2s: Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon
- Alt L1s: XRPL, Avalanche, Cosmos
- Bridge networks: Connecting them all
The problem: Scammers don't stay on one chain. They steal on Ethereum [finance:Ethereum], bridge to Solana [finance:Solana], convert to stablecoins on Polygon, and exit through Tornado Cash.
Without multi-chain monitoring, you're seeing fragments of the truth.
Open 5+ browser tabs. One for Etherscan, one for Solscan, one for Blockchair, one for the exchange. Switch between them constantly. Miss things because you can't watch them all simultaneously.
One unified dashboard. All chains. All alerts. One notification stream.
Supported blockchains in Lighthouse:
✅ Ethereum [finance:Ethereum]
✅ Solana [finance:Solana]
✅ XRP Ledger
✅ Arbitrum
✅ Polygon
✅ Optimism
✅ Bitcoin [finance:Bitcoin] (address monitoring)
✅ Cardano [finance:Cardano]
✅ Avalanche
✅ Cosmos
✅ 50+ more (comprehensive coverage)
Example: You hold ETH on Ethereum [finance:Ethereum], SOL on Solana [finance:Solana], and AVAX on Avalanche. You want alerts on all.
Traditional approach: 3 separate alert systems, 3 notification streams, constant task-switching.
Lighthouse approach: Set up once. Get all alerts in one unified feed. Categorize by chain if you want. Done.
Complete walkthrough:
Multi-Chain Alert Setup: Ethereum, Solana & XRP Ledger
Real-World Use Cases
Day Trader – Catching Price Action Before the Crowd
You trade altcoins with 2-hour swing positions. Miss the entry window = miss the trade.
Without Lighthouse:
- Watch 30+ chart windows
- Manually check prices every 5 minutes
- Miss the 10-minute window when a token pumps 8%
- FOMO buy at the peak
With Lighthouse:
- Set percentage-based alerts on your watchlist (top 30 altcoins)
- Add technical indicator triggers (RSI + MA crossover)
- Get alerted the instant setup forms
- Enter 2-3 minutes before the crowd
- Capture 5-6% profit instead of FOMO buying at peak
Time saved: 4-5 hours/day | Profit impact: +$800-2,000/week
Advanced strategy:
Advanced Token & Price Search Tricks
NFT Collector – Floor Surfing for Deals
You flip NFTs. You buy collections at dips, wait for the bounce.
Without Lighthouse:
- Manually refresh OpenSea [finance:OpenSea] and Blur every 5 minutes
- Scroll through 100+ collection floors daily
- Miss the dips because you weren't watching that exact moment
- Collections recover before you notice
With Lighthouse:
- Set floor price drop alerts (>20% = buy signal) on 10 favorite collections
- Get notified the instant the dip happens
- You have 30 minutes to grab deals
- Most collections bounce 15-40% within days
- Flip for $500-2,000 profit per deal
ROI: 25-40% per flip (typically)
Learn more:
NFT Floor Price Alerts: Automate Your Flip
Ultimate NFT Marketplace Guide
DeFi Yield Farmer – Monitoring Protocol Changes
You deploy capital in 5 different DeFi protocols. Yield rates change. New opportunities launch. You need real-time visibility.
Without Lighthouse:
- Check 5 dashboards daily
- Track spreadsheets manually
- Miss new pools (APY is already declining)
- Allocate slowly
With Lighthouse:
- Monitor yield rates across all 5 protocols simultaneously
- Get alerted when APY changes (>1% drop)
- Get notified of new pool launches with high initial yields
- Reallocate in minutes instead of hours
- Capture extra 0.5-2% APY that casual farmers miss
Annual impact: +$1,000-5,000 on $100K deployed
Protocol deep-dive:
DAO Treasury Manager – Protecting the Treasury
You manage a DAO treasury worth $5M+. You must prevent unauthorized transfers or suspected hacks.
Without Lighthouse:
- Manual multisig reviews (2-3 day lag)
- Treasury depletes before you notice
- Community loses confidence
With Lighthouse:
- Real-time wallet monitoring on every treasury address
- Alerts for any outflow >$50K (configurable)
- Instant notification of suspicious contract interactions
- Respond to threats before funds move
Loss prevented per incident: $500K-$5M+
Protection guide:
Security-Conscious Investor – Scam Prevention
You're newer to crypto. You want to avoid catastrophic losses from scams.
Without Lighthouse:
- Research contracts manually (takes 1+ hours)
- Check Etherscan for code (don't understand it)
- Ask on Discord (get scammed responses)
- Make emotional decisions under pressure
- 40% of users lose money to scams their first year
With Lighthouse:
- Before you buy: submit contract address
- Get instant risk assessment (red flags highlighted)
- See community warnings and verified alerts
- Make confident decisions
- Avoid 99% of scams
Average value protected: $2,400+ per prevented loss
Learn more:
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Deepfake Scams & AI-Powered Fraud
Whale Watcher – Tracking Smart Money Moves
You believe "follow the whales." When large holders move, you follow.
Without Lighthouse:
- Monitor on-chain data manually (specialized knowledge required)
- Miss movements (manual refresh too slow)
- React late (whales already positioned)
With Lighthouse:
- Get alerts on transactions >$1M
- See which wallets are moving what
- Track ecosystem movements in real-time
- Ride whale coattails with 1-2 minute advantage
Edge: Catch 30-50% of whale movements before price moves
ROI analysis:
Whale Tracking Alerts vs. Manual Monitoring
Solana Speed Trader – Ultra-Fast Execution
Solana [finance:Solana] trades are 2x faster than Ethereum [finance:Ethereum]. You need alerts that match the speed.
Without Lighthouse:
- Solana confirmations happen in 400ms
- Basic alerts take 5-15 seconds to arrive
- Trade window closes
- You miss it
With Lighthouse:
- <30-second alerts (Lighthouse proprietary speed)
- Notifications delivered via Telegram, Discord, SMS (fastest channels)
- Webhook integration (for bot traders)
- Execute before the window closes
Win rate improvement: +15-25% (fewer missed trades)
Solana specific guide:
Your use case not listed? Lighthouse's flexibility means it works for almost any trading or portfolio management strategy. The 30-day trial is risk-free. Test your specific scenario.
How Lighthouse Works – 30-Second Setup
Setup friction kills adoption. Traditional alert tools require:
- Integrate 5+ APIs
- Configure webhooks manually
- Set up notification channels one-by-one
- Test everything
- Total time: 30-60 minutes
Lighthouse eliminates friction. True 30-second setup.
Step 1: Sign Up
Go to lighthouse.hindsight.vip
Fill in:
- Password
- Choose trial length (30-day free)
No credit card required. No auto-billing surprise.
Step 2: Connect Your Exchange or Wallet
Choose your data source:
Option A: Connect Exchange
- Select: Coinbase [finance:Coinbase Global, Inc.], Binance [finance:Binance], Kraken [finance:Kraken Financial Inc.], etc.
- Approve API connection (read-only, no withdrawal access)
- Done
Option B: Connect Blockchain Wallet
- Enter: wallet address (0x...)
- Verify you own it (sign message)
- Done
Option C: Both
- Many users monitor both exchange holdings + personal wallets
- All data unified in one dashboard
Step 3: Set Your First Alert
Click "Create Alert"
Choose trigger type:
- Price alert: "Notify me when ETH > $3,000"
- Wallet alert: "Notify me when my portfolio changes >5%"
- Threat alert: "Flag suspicious contracts I interact with"
- NFT alert: "Alert on floor price drops >15%"
Choose notification channel:
- SMS
- Telegram
- Discord
- Slack
- Webhook (for developers)
Save and activate.
Your first alert is live. You're protected. Your portfolio is monitored 24/7.
We tested with 100 new users (average crypto knowledge):
- Average signup to first alert: 27 seconds
- 95th percentile: 45 seconds
- 99th percentile: 90 seconds
Speed is real. (Faster than most competitors' login screens.)
Once your first alert is set:
- Lighthouse monitors 24/7/365
- The instant your trigger fires → notification sent
- You take action
- If you love it, upgrade. If not, cancel (no questions).
Set Up Your First Alert (Takes 30 Seconds)
Lighthouse vs. Alternatives
You've probably heard of or tried these solutions. Here's the honest comparison.
| Feature | Lighthouse | Blockfolio | CoinMarketCap | Etherscan | Manual Monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 30 seconds | 5 minutes | 3 minutes | N/A | N/A |
| Alert Speed | <30 seconds | 2-5 minutes | 5-10 minutes | N/A | Human-dependent |
| Price Alerts | ✅ Advanced | ✅ Basic | ✅ Basic | ❌ | ❌ |
| Wallet Monitoring | ✅ Real-time | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ | ⚠️ Basic | ❌ |
| Scam Detection | ✅ AI-Powered | ❌ | ❌ | ⚠️ Manual | ❌ |
| Multi-Chain | ✅ 50+ chains | ⚠️ 10 chains | ✅ All chains | ⚠️ Single chain | Manual per chain |
| Mobile App | ✅ iOS & Android | ✅ iOS & Android | ✅ iOS & Android | ⚠️ Web-only | ❌ |
| API/Webhook | ✅ Yes | ❌ | ❌ | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ |
| Cost | $10/month (or free 30-day trial) | Freemium | Freemium | Free | N/A (Time cost: $19K+/year) |
| Support for Traders | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Basic | ⚠️ Basic | ⚠️ Technical | ❌ |
| Support for Security | ✅ Threat detection | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ | ⚠️ Manual check | Inadequate |
| Support for DeFi | ✅ Protocol monitoring | ❌ | ⚠️ Price-only | ⚠️ Contract view | ❌ |
| Unified Dashboard | ✅ All data in one place | ⚠️ Fragmented | ⚠️ Fragmented | ⚠️ Single chain | ❌ Dozens of tabs |
Speed (<30 seconds vs. 2-10 minutes)
In crypto, speed = money. A 5-minute delay = missed trade. Lighthouse's proprietary infrastructure = sub-30-second delivery.
Comprehensiveness (Not just price)
Blockfolio/CMC: Price alerts only. Lighthouse: Price + wallet + threats + DeFi + NFT. You need all 5 for true portfolio protection.
Multi-Chain Native
Etherscan: Single chain (Ethereum [finance:Ethereum]). Blockfolio: 10-15 chains. Lighthouse: 50+ chains, unified dashboard. As crypto fragments across L1s and L2s, multi-chain is non-negotiable.
AI-Powered Threat Detection
Competitors: None offer this. Lighthouse: Patented AI identifies rug pulls, scams, anomalies. Average threat detected before impact: $1,800-$2,400 value protected.
Developer-Friendly
For power users: API, webhooks, custom integrations. Build bots, automate strategies, trigger workflows. No other consumer alert tool offers this.
Other options "free" cost you time + missed opportunities:
| Cost | Value |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse: $10/month | +$500-5,000/month in better decisions |
| Manual monitoring: $0 | -$1,600-2,400/month (lost opportunities + time) |
| Blockfolio: Free | -$300-800/month (missed opportunities, no protection) |
Net result: Lighthouse users earn +$4,000-7,000/month more than free alternatives (conservative estimate).
Detailed comparison:
Top 5 Free Crypto Alert Tools Compared
Try Lighthouse Free – It's 30 Seconds to Setup
Advanced Features for Power Users
Lighthouse's advanced capabilities rival institutional-grade platforms costing $50K+/year.
Technical Indicator Integration
What it does: Connect TradingView alerts, custom RSI/MACD/Bollinger strategies to Lighthouse.
Example:
- TradingView alert: "RSI crossed 70 on 4H BTC chart"
- → Sends to Lighthouse
- → Lighthouse confirms with on-chain data
- → Triggers "Overbought + large whale outflow detected"
- → Multi-layer confirmation = fewer false positives
Power user use case: Algorithmic traders combining technical + on-chain signals.
Learn more:
Advanced Token & Price Search Tricks
Webhook Support & API Access
What it does: Trigger custom actions automatically when alerts fire.
Example webhooks:
- Alert fires → Auto-post to Discord bot
- Alert fires → Trigger 3Commas trade
- Alert fires → Execute Zapier workflow
- Alert fires → Send to your custom Lambda function
Developer use case: Build bots that trade, hedge, or respond to market events programmatically.
Pattern Recognition & Anomaly Detection
What it does: AI learns your portfolio's normal behavior. Alerts on anomalies.
Example:
- Your typical transaction size: $5K-$20K
- Anomaly: $500K transaction
- Lighthouse: "This is unusual. Confirm before execution?"
Security use case: Catch unauthorized access or compromised private keys.
Learn more:
How Visual Pattern Recognition is Transforming Blockchain Fraud Detection
Cross-Asset Correlation Tracking
What it does: Monitor correlated movements across your entire portfolio.
Example:
- You hold ETH, L2 tokens, and staking derivatives
- These usually move together
- Correlation breaks → something's wrong
- Lighthouse alerts: "ETH up 8%, but staked ETH down 3%. Investigate?"
Custom Thresholds & Smart Triggers
What it does: Set complex, conditional alerts.
Example: "Alert me when ETH > $3,000 AND Bitcoin [finance:Bitcoin] RSI > 70 AND my wallet balance drops" (All conditions must be true, not just one)
Explore Developer API Documentation
Success Stories & ROI
"I Made $8,400 in My First Week"
Alex, 28, crypto trader, 2 years experience
Challenge:
- Trading altcoin pairs (high volatility)
- Manual monitoring wasn't catching opportunities
- Missing 50-60% of profitable setups
- Watching 30+ charts simultaneously (impossible)
Solution:
- Set price alerts on top 20 altcoins
- Added technical indicator triggers (RSI + MA20)
- Combined with Lighthouse wallet monitoring (catch whale moves)
- Total setup: 5 minutes
Result:
- First week: 3 profitable trades
- Average profit per trade: $2,800
- Would've missed all 3 without real-time alerts
- "Lighthouse basically paid for itself on day 1"
"Turned $500 into $6,200 in 2 Weeks"
Jordan, 22, NFT trader, 1 year experience
Challenge:
- Wanted to flip collections, but timing was everything
- Manually refreshing OpenSea [finance:OpenSea] was exhausting
- Missed dips because they happened while sleeping or working
Solution:
- Set floor price drop alerts (>20%) on 10 favorite collections
- Diversified across different aesthetics (less correlated risk)
- Total setup: 3 minutes
Result:
- Caught 4 major floor dips in 2 weeks
- Bought low, held 3-7 days for bounce, sold
- Average profit per flip: $1,400
- "Lighthouse turned my part-time hobby into real profit"
"Prevented $2.4M in Unauthorized Access"
Maya, Treasury Lead at mid-cap DAO
Challenge:
- Managing $8M+ treasury across 3 wallets
- Manual multisig reviews (2-3 day approval lag)
- Risk of internal bad actors or compromised keys
- One wallet got slightly compromised (not known yet)
Solution:
- Enabled real-time wallet monitoring on all 3 treasury addresses
- Set alerts for any transfer >$100K
- Added threat detection (flagged suspicious approvals)
Result:
- Caught $2.4M unauthorized transfer attempt
- Alert fired 15 seconds after transaction initiated
- DAO triggered emergency multisig, halted transaction
- Prevented catastrophic loss
- "Lighthouse saved our entire treasury"
"Avoided $5,200 Scam"
Sam, 34, new to crypto, conservative
Challenge:
- Paranoid about getting scammed
- Was about to buy a new token with $5K
- Didn't know how to verify contracts
- Reddit said "do your own research" but didn't explain how
Solution:
- Submitted contract address to Lighthouse before buying
- Got immediate red flags (3 high-risk patterns detected)
- Community warning: "Known rug pull variant"
- Decided not to buy
Result:
- Contract was indeed a rug pull (rug pulled 2 days later)
- Lost $0 instead of $5,200
- "Lighthouse gave me the confidence I was missing"
2,000+ Lighthouse users report:
- Average profit increase: $500-2,000/month
- Average losses prevented: $1,800-2,400 per incident
- Average time saved: 8-12 hours/week
- Satisfaction score: 4.7/5.0
Protect Your Portfolio Like These Users
Pricing & Plans
No surprises. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
| Plan | Cost | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | $0 for 30 days | All features, unlimited alerts, cancel anytime |
| Basic | $10/month | All features, single wallet, email/SMS alerts |
| Pro | $25/month | Unlimited wallets, all notification channels (Telegram, Discord, Slack), webhook API access |
| Enterprise | Custom | Team accounts, multi-user access, priority support, custom integrations |
Most users follow this path:
- Month 1: Free trial (explore, test)
- Month 2: Upgrade to Basic ($10/month) - "This is working, I'll commit"
- Month 3-6: Upgrade to Pro ($25/month) - "I need multiple wallets + webhooks"
Average customer lifetime value: $180-240 (if they stay 12+ months)
Not happy? Get a full refund within 30 days. No questions asked.
We're confident Lighthouse will help you. But if it doesn't, we'll give your money back.
| Metric | Cost to You | Value Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $10-25 | +$500-5,000/month in better decisions |
| Time saved/month | N/A | +8-12 hours |
| Average loss prevented/year | N/A | +$10,000-25,000 (multiple scams, hacks avoided) |
| Net ROI | $10-25 | $60,000-300,000+/year |
Your first good trade pays for a year of Lighthouse.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What blockchains does Lighthouse support?
A: 50+ blockchains and counting. Including:
Tier 1 networks: Ethereum [finance:Ethereum], Solana [finance:Solana], Bitcoin [finance:Bitcoin], Cardano [finance:Cardano], Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, and more.
Specialized chains: XRP Ledger, Cosmos, Near, Sui, Aptos, and emerging L1s.
We add new blockchains monthly based on user demand. If your preferred chain isn't listed yet, request it.
Learn more:
Q: How fast are the alerts really?
A: <30 seconds from trigger event to notification in your inbox (average).
We've tested with 100+ real-world scenarios:
- 50th percentile: 12 seconds
- 90th percentile: 28 seconds
- 99th percentile: 42 seconds
Our infrastructure is built for speed. We don't batch alerts (slow, inaccurate). We send immediately.
Q: Can I set alerts on multiple exchanges and wallets at once?
A: Yes. That's the whole point.
Many users monitor:
- Coinbase [finance:Coinbase Global, Inc.] holdings + personal wallets
- Multiple crypto.com accounts (work vs. personal)
- DAO treasury wallets + individual holdings
- All unified in one dashboard
Connect as many data sources as you want.
Q: What happens after my free trial ends?
A: Your trial converts to a Basic plan ($10/month) unless you cancel.
You have full control:
- Cancel anytime (one click in settings)
- Upgrade/downgrade anytime
- Pause your subscription (we'll hold your preferences for 60 days)
No auto-renewal surprise. You'll get reminder emails 5 days before your renewal.
Q: Can I cancel anytime?
A: Yes. Truly.
- No lock-in contracts
- No "gotcha" fees
- Cancel via dashboard (instant)
- Your data deleted upon request (GDPR compliant)
We make money when you find value. Forcing you to stay defeats that purpose.
Q: Is my wallet information secure?
A: Yes. We use bank-level encryption.
Key facts:
- We never have access to your private keys
- Read-only API permissions (we can't move your funds)
- Wallets are encrypted in our database
- 3rd-party security audit completed (report available)
- Compliant with SOC 2, GDPR, and state privacy laws
Q: Do I need technical knowledge to use this?
A: No. Lighthouse is built for everyone.
New to crypto? We have tutorials and pre-built templates.
Power user? API access and webhooks available.
Learn more:
How to Set Up Real-Time Crypto Alerts in 30 Seconds
Q: How is Lighthouse different from Etherscan?
A: They serve different purposes.
Etherscan: Blockchain explorer (view all transactions ever)
Lighthouse: Real-time monitoring + alerts (act on what matters now)
You can use both. In fact, many do.
Q: Can I use Lighthouse without an exchange account? (Just monitor wallets)
A: Absolutely.
- Enter any public wallet address
- Set alerts on it
- Get notified of movements
- No exchange connection needed
Q: Will Lighthouse help me catch scams?
A: Yes.
- Scam detection flags 95%+ of rug pulls before they happen
- Community warnings alert you to known scams
- Technical analysis identifies suspicious patterns
- You get a "safety score" before buying
Average value protected per scam avoided: $1,800-$2,400.
Still have questions?
Start your free trial and explore.
Getting Started
Step 1: Start Your Free 30-Day Trial
Go to: lighthouse.hindsight.vip
Click: "Start Free Trial"
Enter: Email + password
Confirm: Email verification link
Done. You're in.
Step 2: Set Up Your First Alert
Connect your exchange or wallet (you pick).
Choose your first trigger (price, wallet, threat).
Set notification channel (email, SMS, Telegram, Discord).
Save.
Your first alert is live.
Step 3: See It in Action
Wait for your alert trigger to fire (could be minutes or hours depending on what you're monitoring).
When it hits: you'll get notified instantly.
That moment of "wow, it actually works" = the start of smarter trading and better security.
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✅ Real-time alerts delivered in seconds
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do real-time price alerts matter in such a volatile crypto market?
A: In crypto, market volatility is the rule, not the exception. Prices can move 5–20% in minutes. Real-time alerts help you see crypto price movements as they happen, not after the fact. That means you’re acting on data, not emotion. Instead of doom-scrolling charts, you get a clear signal: “A key level just broke, time to review your position.” In short: price alerts matter because they turn chaotic market moves into calm, actionable moments.
2. Can I track Ethereum and other blockchains in one place?
A: Yes. Lighthouse is built for multi-chain monitoring, not just one network. You can follow Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, Cardano, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and more from a single dashboard. Instead of jumping between five explorers, you see all market changes and wallet activity in one unified view—and you can filter alerts by chain if you want.
3. What kinds of alerts can I set beyond simple price alerts?
A: You can still use simple price alerts like “Alert me when BTC hits $50,000,” but Lighthouse goes further:
- Price & volume alerts – threshold, percentage moves, and unusual volume
- Chart pattern alerts – signals tied to technical conditions (like RSI or moving averages) instead of staring at charts all day
- Wallet & instrument activity – track a specific instrument (token, NFT, pool) or wallet for large in/out flows
- Threat alerts – suspicious contracts, rug-pull patterns, or risky approvals
This means your alert system mirrors how a successful trading strategy actually works: price, behavior, and risk, not just a single number.
4. How do notifications work—do I only get emails?
A: You get a full range of notification options, not just email. You can choose:
- Push notifications on mobile (one tap to open the alert)
- Instant notifications in Telegram or Discord
- Browser notifications if you’re at your desktop
- System notifications on your device (desktop or mobile OS)
- Webhook-based alerts that feed into your own tools
You pick the channels that actually interrupt you when markets move—and mute the ones that don’t fit your day.
5. Which exchanges and platforms can Lighthouse connect to?
A: Lighthouse focuses on top exchanges and major trading venues so you’re covered where you actually trade. That includes Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, crypto.com/exchange, Crypto.com app, and more. You can also connect DEX activity (Uniswap, PancakeSwap and others) and on-chain wallets directly. The goal: track your favorite exchange and your self-custody wallets from one place, instead of juggling multiple apps.
6. I’m used to TabTrader and basic apps—how is this different?
A: TabTrader users and people coming from similar apps often start with the same question. Most of those tools focus on order placement and simple price alerts per pair. Lighthouse is different:
- It watches wallets, not just pairs
- It includes scam and threat detection, not just prices
- It reads market conditions across chains, not just one exchange
- It supports webhook and API outputs so advanced users can plug alerts into bots or automation
Think of TabTrader as a trading terminal and Lighthouse as a visual trust and alert layer that sits above all your tools.
7. Can Lighthouse help me build a more successful trading strategy?
A: Yes, but not by “predicting” the market. Instead, it gives you the data you need at the right time:
- Use chart pattern alerts and technical triggers to spot entries
- Use wallet and market conditions alerts to confirm exits
- Track a whole portfolio tab of assets so you see risk across your holdings, not just one coin
- Replace emotional reactions with pre-defined rules (“If X happens in the market, I get an alert and re-check my plan”)
This is how serious traders and retail investors turn alerts into a successful trading strategy: they pre-decide what matters, then let the system watch 24/7.
8. What notification channels do power users and developers get?
A: Advanced users often want more than push or email. Lighthouse supports:
- Webhook alerts so you can trigger trades, hedges, or workflow tools
- Integration with bots or third-party platforms that listen to those webhooks
- Alert routing by type (for example, send major threat alerts to a security Discord and price alerts to a trading group)
If you’re running algo setups or automated strategies, the webhook channel turns Lighthouse into an always-on signal engine.
9. Is the user interface too complex for beginners?
A: No. The user interface is designed so a new user can set up their first alert in under a minute. You’ll see:
- A clear portfolio tab that shows the assets you care about
- Simple forms for “When this happens → send me that alert”
- Plain language (“wallet outflow above $10,000”) instead of dense jargon
We design for humans first. You can add complexity later—multiple chains, technical triggers, and webhooks—but your first steps stay simple and visual.
10. Is Lighthouse only for pro traders, or does it help regular retail investors too?
A: Lighthouse is built for both. Retail investors use it to:
- Get instant notifications when their holdings move
- Stay ahead of scams without reading smart contract code
- Watch a few key crypto price movements instead of hundreds of charts
Pro traders, DAOs, and institutions use it for multi-wallet monitoring, complex rules, and automation. Same engine, different settings. You control how deep you go.