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How to Use AltRank and Galaxy Score to Improve Your Crypto Trading Strategy

  • Writer: Mag Shum
    Mag Shum
  • Jun 1
  • 2 min read

AltRank and Galaxy Score are proprietary metrics developed by LunarCrush, a social intelligence platform for cryptocurrencies. These metrics help traders and analysts assess the relative performance and social momentum of different cryptocurrencies.


AltRank

AltRank (Alternative Rank) measures how a cryptocurrency is trending relative to Bitcoin by combining social activity and market performance.

  • Lower is better (Rank #1 is best).

  • It blends:

    • Social volume (posts, engagement, etc. from social platforms like Twitter, Reddit).

    • Social score (sentiment, influence).

    • Trading volume.

    • Price performance relative to Bitcoin.

Use case: Spot altcoins gaining traction socially and outperforming Bitcoin, potentially identifying early opportunities.



Galaxy Score

Galaxy Score measures the overall health, quality, and performance of a crypto asset using a blend of social and market data.

  • Score range: 0 to 100 (higher is better).

  • Combines:

    • Social sentiment (bullish vs. bearish).

    • Social volume.

    • Market volume and momentum.

    • Correlation with Bitcoin.

Use case: Identify cryptocurrencies with strong bullish momentum based on data trends.


How to Use AltRank in Trading

1. Identify Emerging Altcoins

  • Look for coins with a low AltRank (e.g. Top 50 or Top 10).

  • This means they are performing well relative to Bitcoin in both price action and social activity.

  • These coins may be gaining traction early, offering potential for breakout moves.

🔍 Example: An altcoin jumps to AltRank #5 — price may still be consolidating, but its social buzz is heating up.

2. Confirm Entry with Price Action

  • Use AltRank as a leading indicator, then validate with technical analysis:

    • Breakout above resistance

    • Volume surge

    • Bullish chart pattern (flag, cup-and-handle, etc.)

3. Avoid Late Entries

  • If AltRank starts to rise (e.g. going from #20 to #80), it might signal waning interest or overextension — time to tighten stops or take profits.



How to Use Galaxy Score in Trading

1. Gauge Overall Health

  • Look for coins with a Galaxy Score above 70–80.

  • Indicates strong bullish sentiment, rising social chatter, and healthy market metrics.

⚡ High score = growing interest = potential upward pressure.

2. Avoid Dead Coins

  • Low Galaxy Scores (< 40) often suggest weak social buzz and poor price momentum — these are typically riskier or inactive.

3. Combine with Volume & Sentiment

  • If Galaxy Score is high and:

    • Social sentiment is bullish

    • Trading volume is rising→ These are good signs of building momentum.


Trading Strategy Example

Momentum Trade Setup Using LunarCrush Metrics:

  1. Scan AltRank → Look for coins ranking in the top 25.

  2. Check Galaxy Score → Prefer 70+.

  3. Do Technical Analysis:

    • Confirm breakout level

    • Look for confluence (trendlines, moving averages)

  4. Entry: On confirmation of breakout or retest.

  5. Exit:

    • If AltRank rises (worsens)

    • If Galaxy Score drops below 60

    • Or set target based on TA (e.g. Fib extension)



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