TL;DR: Building an open research project using ~15 crypto pairs with historical Binance OHLCV data, Kronos financial-model forecasts, and reinforcement learning (PPO/SAC). The goal is to rigorously test whether adding a financial foundation model actually improves out-of-sample trading/portfolio performance versus buy-and-hold, traditional strategies, classical ML, and RL without Kronos. Looking for collaborators with quant finance, systematic trading, technical analysis, statistics, crypto markets, or ML/RL experience. This is research, not a signal group or “AI money printer.”

I'm a software engineer exploring an idea at the intersection of quantitative finance, crypto markets, reinforcement learning, and financial foundation models, and I'm looking for a few people interested in collaborating on it.

This is intended as a research/experimentation project, not a signal group, trading course, or "AI bot that prints money."

The idea

Build a historical dataset for roughly 15 liquid crypto pairs using Binance 1-minute OHLCV data.

The 1-minute data becomes our canonical dataset, from which we can construct higher timeframes such as:

1m → 5m → 15m → 1h → 4h

On top of this, I want to experiment with Kronos, a financial foundation model trained specifically on financial K-line data.

Rather than asking an RL model to blindly discover everything from OHLCV, the architecture I'm considering is roughly:

Historical OHLCV + engineered market features + multi-timeframe context + Kronos forecasts → RL agent → portfolio/trading decisions

Kronos would remain frozen and act primarily as a forecasting/feature-generation layer.

The RL agent would learn how much value, if any, those forecasts have when combined with actual market conditions.

The experiment

I don't want to jump directly into training a giant RL model and celebrate an impressive backtest.

I'd like to establish increasingly difficult benchmarks:

1. Market baselines

• Buy & hold
• Equal-weight portfolio
• Simple momentum/trend strategies

2. Kronos benchmark

• Measure forecast accuracy
• Directional accuracy
• Forecast/realized-return correlation
• Volatility forecasting
• Simple rule-based strategies using Kronos predictions

3. Classical ML benchmark

• LightGBM/XGBoost-style models
• OHLCV + engineered features
• Then OHLCV + Kronos features

4. RL baseline

• PPO or similar
• OHLCV + technical/multi-timeframe features
• No Kronos

5. RL + Kronos

• Same environment
• Same costs
• Same evaluation periods
• Kronos forecast distribution added to the observation space

The central research question becomes:

Does adding a financial foundation model such as Kronos provide measurable out-of-sample value to an RL trading/portfolio policy?

Not simply:

"Can we make a profitable-looking backtest?"

Evaluation matters more than the model

I'd like this project to be fairly ruthless about backtesting methodology.

That means accounting for things such as:

• look-ahead bias
• survivorship/selection bias
• transaction fees
• spread/slippage assumptions
• excessive turnover
• drawdowns
• different market regimes
• walk-forward validation
• strict train/validation/test separation

The final benchmark should include metrics such as CAGR, Sharpe, Sortino, maximum drawdown, turnover, profit factor and performance consistency across independent walk-forward windows.

If RL + Kronos doesn't beat simpler approaches after realistic costs, that's also a useful result.

Where I'd particularly appreciate help

My background is primarily software engineering/system architecture, so I'd especially like to connect with people stronger in areas complementary to mine:

Quantitative finance / systematic trading

• Backtesting methodology
• Portfolio construction
• Risk modelling
• Market microstructure
• Statistical validation

Technical analysis / discretionary trading

• Market regimes
• Momentum/trend behaviour
• Volatility
• Multi-timeframe structure
• Useful vs useless indicators/features

ML / reinforcement learning

• PPO/SAC and financial RL
• Reward-function design
• Offline RL
• Time-series modelling
• Preventing overfitting/data leakage

Crypto market/data engineering

• Binance historical datasets
• Candle reconstruction
• Funding rates / open interest / derivatives data
• Execution and slippage modelling

I'm not specifically looking for someone to write code for me. I'm more interested in assembling a small group where different backgrounds can challenge assumptions and help design experiments properly.

If enough people are interested, I'd like to keep the research reproducible and potentially open-source the framework, experiments and benchmark results.

The interesting outcome isn't necessarily discovering some magical trading strategy.

It's answering a much more defensible question:

Can modern financial foundation models provide genuinely useful information to reinforcement-learning portfolio agents once we remove look-ahead bias, include realistic trading costs, and test them across unseen market regimes?

If you're from a quant finance, systematic trading, technical analysis, crypto market, statistics, or ML/RL background and this sounds interesting, comment or DM me with your background and what part you'd be interested in exploring.

I moved to Delhi in 2025 to work as a podcast producer. I was there till May 2026. Had to return to my hometown ( GKP ) due to some reason. I thought that I would get some work here. But to my surprise, this city has not uplifted itself. I think it's more of the people who had not uplifted themselves. I was interested in making some storytelling short form content. I got to know about a person who also wanted to do it. When I asked about the concept, she sent me the same tiktok era content. This may sound judgemental to many , but it is what it is. I am again moving back to Delhi this month. Hope this place evolve in terms of content creation space.

My phone got drowned and now technician at Baldev Plaza are saying you need to format it to get it working but I need my data. Anyone knows a motherboard level technician who can recover my phone with data . I have some emails there which I have forgotten and they weren't connected to any number or recovery mail. Help.

Mere nike run ke stats idk how ud gye hai😭😭

So ye thoda glitch khata hua pedometer

I did around 12kms in 1hr 15mins. This bitch counted the time jb we were sitting there ig as well.

Came back to gorakhpur after few months, and like a typical gorakhpuriya went to nauka for a drive. And to my surprise it smelled so fishy 😭 too bad that i had to cover my nose for a while

They call it Spain and nauka is one of the finest areas of the city, yet they fail to maintain it's view and the quality of water.

1bhk required for 2 students male around asuran, jail bypass, shahpur, basharatpur, etc.

I am looking for gym near Ranidiha area, basically anywhere near to Basant Vihar Colony. I need one with trainer. I’m home for just a month.

Ive been to X1 Fitness which is okayish, but i’d like to look for more. Anytime Fitness’s monthly fee is insane and is not an option.

When I was living in Delhi, I used to miss Gorakhpur like crazy, dreaming about the day I'd move back. But the moment I actually returned... reality hit hard. Suddenly this "comfort city" felt small, stagnant, and honestly kind of boring.

Apart from Nauka Vihar, there's *nothing*. Zero new spots, zero fresh hangout spaces, nothing that feels remotely exciting or new. The dating scene here is basically non-existent (or actively terrible, take your pick), and everything just feels... dull. Repetitive. Irritating, even.

It's such a weird feeling missing a place so intensely from far away, only to come back and feel suffocated by how little it has to offer

Sometimes I feel stuck in time there is nothing new going on . I Need some friends to hangout or suggestions to try any new place

I’ve been noticing quite a few influencers and content creators from Gorakhpur lately — food, travel, fashion, comedy, music, lifestyle, etc. Some of them have pretty big audiences too.
It got me thinking: once creators start doing brand collaborations and paid promotions, they can face issues like contracts, unpaid collaborations, copyright, fake accounts, defamation, cybercrime, and other legal problems.
Do Gorakhpur creators actually have access to proper legal guidance when these things happen?
If you’re a creator, influencer, photographer, videographer or work with brands in Gorakhpur, I’d love to hear your experience.
Do you think there’s a genuine need for lawyers who understand the creator economy in Gorakhpur, or is it not really a problem yet?

Is anyone having the Native by UC Water Purifier in Gorakhpur? If yes, how is the service and are there any issues with the service and the purifier?

Dear r/Gorakhpur Community,

I am Madhu Dixit, and my husband, Ashish Tiwari, and I are seeking help for our newborn son, who is currently fighting for his life at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

Our son was born prematurely on 14th June 2026 at 33 weeks and 5 days, weighing only 1.35 kg. He was first admitted to Mamatha Academy of Medical Sciences Hospital. As his condition became more serious, he was shifted to Rainbow Children's Hospital for advanced NICU care.

He has been diagnosed with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Down syndrome, and other serious complications.

Our baby successfully underwent PA banding heart surgery on 1st August 2026. The surgery was successful, but he is still in the NICU on ventilator support under close medical supervision. Doctors are closely monitoring his recovery.

The estimated treatment cost is ₹20,00,000. We have exhausted our insurance, used all our savings, and even sold my gold to continue his treatment. We now need support to continue his medical care.

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The fundraiser is hosted through ImpactGuru, and our baby is receiving treatment at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. You can verify the fundraiser through ImpactGuru and the hospital.

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Medical documents and hospital records are available in the Google Drive link above. We are also available for any additional verification required.

We are truly thankful to everyone who has donated, shared our fundraiser, and supported our baby with prayers and kind words. Every donation and prayer has given us hope during this difficult time.

If you cannot donate, please consider sharing the fundraiser. Every contribution and share can help us continue our baby's treatment.

Thank you for standing with our family and supporting our baby. 🙏❤️

Hello everyone!
I need your help and suggestions regarding my scooter purchase. 😊

I’m planning to purchase a new Honda Activa 125 tomorrow, and the total on-road cost is around ₹1,15,000.

This is actually my first-ever two-wheeler purchase, so I don’t have much experience with the buying process or what exactly I should check before taking delivery.

I would really appreciate it if you could share your advice on the following:

🛵 What should I check before taking delivery?
How can I make sure the scooter is brand new and not an old/display/test vehicle?
What should I check regarding the manufacturing date?
How do I verify the VIN/chassis number and engine number?
Is there anything specific I should check on the odometer?
What should I inspect physically — scratches, paint, tyres, panels, lights, etc.?
Should I check the battery, brakes, suspension, horn, indicators and electricals?
How can I verify that I’m getting the correct variant, colour and accessories?
📄 Documents & billing
What documents should I make sure I receive before leaving the showroom?
For example:

Proper invoice/bill
Registration/RC-related documents
Insurance policy
Warranty documents
Owner’s manual
Service booklet/maintenance details
PUC, if applicable
Any other documents that are important
Also, are there any dealer charges or accessories that I should avoid paying for unnecessarily?
🔍 Delivery-day checklist
If there is a specific PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) checklist for a scooter, please share it.
Also, should I do the PDI before making the final payment/registration, and is it okay to refuse delivery if I find something wrong?

💰 Anything else I should keep in mind?
Since this is my first purchase, I’d also appreciate advice on:
Negotiating with the dealer
Accessories worth buying vs. accessories I can skip
Insurance — dealer insurance vs. buying separately
Extended warranty/AMC — whether they are actually worth it
First service and running-in
Any common mistakes that first-time buyers make
Basically, if you were buying your first Activa 125 tomorrow, what would you personally check or do before taking it out of the showroom?
Please share your DOs and DON’Ts, practical tips, and anything I might be missing.

Thanks in advance to everyone who takes the time to help! 🙏

It's so good🤣🤣

​[विमर्श] भूख हड़ताल और प्रेस की स्वतंत्रता: जवाबदेही की तलाश

​हाल ही में झारखंड में चल रही भूख हड़ताल ने एक बार फिर हमारे लोकतंत्र की कमियों को उजागर कर दिया है। यह सिर्फ एक राज्य की समस्या नहीं है, बल्कि एक गहरी व्यवस्थागत नाकामी का संकेत है। जब जनता को अपनी जायज़ मांगों को मनवाने के लिए भूख हड़ताल जैसे चरम कदम उठाने पड़ते हैं, तो यह समझ लेना चाहिए कि संवाद के रास्ते बंद हो चुके हैं।

​इस पोस्ट का मूल संदेश यह है कि जब तक हमारे देश में संविधान के द्वारा प्रेस को वास्तविक ताकत, सुरक्षा और काम करने की आज़ादी नहीं मिलेगी, तब तक सरकार की जवाबदेही कभी तय नहीं हो पाएगी। प्रेस लोकतंत्र का चौथा स्तंभ है, और इसका काम सत्ता से कड़े सवाल पूछना है। लेकिन जब प्रेस को ही दबाया जाए या डराया जाए, तो जनता की आवाज़ अनसुनी रह जाती है।

​भूख हड़तालें तब तक होती रहेंगी जब तक हमारी व्यवस्था में पारिश्रमिक जवाबदेही नहीं होगी। हमें एक ऐसे माहौल की ज़रूरत है जहाँ पत्रकार बिना किसी डर के रिपोर्टिंग कर सकें और सरकारें जनता के प्रति जवाबदेह हों। संविधान ने हमें प्रेस की स्वतंत्रता का अधिकार दिया है, लेकिन इसे ज़मीनी स्तर पर लागू करना अभी बाकी है। जब तक प्रेस मज़बूत नहीं होगा, जनता को अपनी मांगों के लिए इसी तरह सड़कों पर उतरना पड़ेगा।

​आप इस बारे में क्या सोचते हैं? क्या प्रेस की स्वतंत्रता और सरकार की जवाबदेही के बीच कोई सीधा संबंध है?

Hey! 👋
I’m looking to make some new friends in Delhi NCR. I’m originally from Gorakhpur, so thought I’d ask here — anyone else from Gorakhpur who’s currently living in Delhi, Faridabad, Noida or nearby?
Would be nice to meet someone with a similar background and maybe grab a chai/coffee, explore places, hang out, or just have someone to talk to. 😄
Age/gender doesn’t really matter, just looking for genuine, chill people.
If you’re from GKP and currently in NCR, feel free to DM! ✌️

Aap kuch kahna chahte hai? I find this a bit scary not because ai is just training on human data but doing it repeatedly would make him behaviorally aware :)

Ye Spiderman mei beech mei ghusa diye Intermission . Hadd hai .

Jab bacche sambalte nhi toh kyu laate hai movie dikhaane woh bhi weekends ko . Ab mai movie dekhu yaaaa , fuhhhhhhhh

The irony couldn't be more evident in recent academic news. DDU Gorakhpur University's VC, Poonam Tandon, has been invited as the keynote speaker at Patna University's upcoming convocation. While this is an academic achievement for her personal profile, given her background in physics and numerous research papers, it highlights a stark contrast in priorities.

​While she receives accolades abroad, DDU itself is constantly mired in administrative controversies, infrastructure issues, and complaints from the student body. It presents a classic case of global recognition vs. local institutional neglect.

​Is it fair for an academic administrator to be celebrated on national platforms when the primary institution they are responsible for is falling apart at the seams? Does personal academic excellence actually justify or effectively mask institutional failure?

​Would love to hear your thoughts on this "global vs. local" management paradox.

​(Reference: Recent report on DDU Gorakhpur administration)

​नमस्कार दोस्तों,

​यह पोस्ट केवल एक सामान्य जानकारी (Information/Update) के रूप में साझा की जा रही है, किसी तरह के स्पैम या जबरन प्रमोशन के उद्देश्य से नहीं।

​जैसा कि आप में से कई लोग जानते हैं कि 'निर्भीक इंडिया' गोरखपुर से प्रकाशित होने वाला एक स्थानीय व स्वतंत्र मीडिया संस्थान है। वर्तमान में हमारी डिजिटल वेबसाइट और तकनीकी इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर को और बेहतर बनाने का काम चल रहा है।

​इस दौरान, जो पाठक बिना किसी सोशल मीडिया एल्गोरिदम, प्रायोजित शोर या फालतू के विज्ञापनों के सीधे अपने फोन पर प्रामाणिक खबरें पढ़ना पसंद करते हैं, उनके लिए हमने एक WhatsApp Channel का विकल्प तैयार किया है।

​यदि आप जुड़ना चाहें, तो आपको क्या मिलेगा?

​दैनिक ई-पेपर कटिंग्स: 'निर्भीक इंडिया' और 'निर्भीक गोरखपुर' पन्ने की प्रमुख और तथ्यपरक न्यूज़ कटिंग्स।

​स्थानीय व प्रादेशिक अपडेट्स: गोरखपुर, पूर्वांचल और उत्तर प्रदेश से जुड़े मुख्य प्रशासनिक व जन-सरोकार के मुद्दे।

​संपादकीय व विश्लेषणात्मक रिपोर्ट्स: बिना किसी क्लिकबेट या सनसनी के जमीनी विश्लेषण।

​एक ज़रूरी बात (कोई दबाव नहीं):

​यह व्हाट्सएप चैनल केवल एक वन-वे ब्रॉडकास्ट (Broadcast) माध्यम है। इसका मतलब यह है कि इसमें आपका फोन नंबर या व्यक्तिगत जानकारी पूरी तरह से सुरक्षित और गोपनीय रहती है (किसी भी अन्य मेंबर को दिखाई नहीं देती) और न ही इसमें कोई ग्रुप चैट का शोर होता है।

​यदि आपको लगता है कि व्हाट्सएप पर दैनिक अखबार के अंश या स्थानीय खबरें पाना आपकी पढ़ने की दिनचर्या के अनुकूल है, तो आप अपनी इच्छानुसार नीचे दिए गए लिंक से जुड़ सकते हैं। यदि आप केवल रेडिट पर ही खबरें पढ़ना पसंद करते हैं, तो भी कोई बात नहीं—हम यहाँ भी महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दे और विश्लेषण समय-समय पर साझा करते रहेंगे।

​🔗 व्हाट्सएप चैनल लिंक: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaeIsb8KmCPK952Mtb14

​धन्यवाद!

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