Proof of Usefulness Report

ValidAlpha

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+42

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

ValidAlpha is a verified Swedish/BVI crypto hedge fund founded in 2020 with regulatory registration (NordLEI), but the submission contains significant inaccuracies and exaggerations. While the entity is real, the claim that "most people have used my product" is objectively false for a niche institutional fund. External data indicates a team size of ~4-5 (vs. 30 claimed) and roughly $1M in funding/AUM, suggesting a small-scale operation rather than the implied major institutional player. The submission quality is extremely low, misusing fields (Revenue/Marketcap) and lacking verifiable evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60

Quality Factor Utility+0.8

Audience Reach Impact+10

Quality Factor Reach+0.5

Technical Innovation+50

Quality Factor Innovation+0.8

Evidence Of Traction+25

Quality Factor Traction+0.5

Market Timing Relevance+60

Quality Factor Timing+1

Functional Completeness+10

Quality Factor Response+0.5

Subtotal+28.375

Usefulness Multiplierx1.15

Final Score+33

Project Details

Project URL

validalpha.ai

Description

ValidAlpha offers institutional-grade algorithmic trading strategies for digital assets with superior risk-adjusted returns and some of the highest Sharpe ratios in the market. We leverage advanced AI for efficient model testing, broad signal generation, and optimal execution. The team brings decades of expertise in algorithmic trading (FX, crypto), AI/Machine Learning, and financial technology, supported by collaborative R&D with leading international academic teams. Based in Sweden and the US.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Growing utility with room for optimization

User Engagement

Documented reach suggests active user community

Technical Stack

Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline