Which AI Model Excels in Crypto Trading? A Viral Contest Evaluates ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, and Others
A recent viral experiment challenges various AI models to trade cryptocurrency, each starting with $10K, to see which performs best.
Which AI model ranks highest in cryptocurrency trading?
A new and trending experiment has initiated a competition where six AI models each receive $10,000 to determine which can effectively trade cryptocurrency. The participating models include:
- DeepSeek Chat V3.1
- Claude Sonnet 4.5
- GROK 4
- QWEN3 MAX
- Gemini 2.5 PRO
- GPT5
Contest Overview
Each AI operates its own account no matter how many trades they have executed; only concluded trades contribute to the performance metrics, while live positions are omitted from active calculations. Results are verified on the Hyperliquid platform. For more details, refer to our guide on Hyperliquid.
Current Leaders
As the challenge is unfolding, DeepSeek and Claude are currently ahead, both showing nearly 10% gains in realized profits. All trades are visible in real-time thanks to Hyperliquid. Notably, the leader, DeepSeek, currently favors long trades, showing significant activity in cryptocurrencies such as XRP and Bitcoin.
AI Trading Stats
Trading Habits and Performance
Despite its recent favoritism, the market downturn impacted many AI’s results negatively. For example, DeepSeek’s preference for long trades led to losses as Bitcoin dropped by about 3.5%. The challenge offers a unique insight into how AI performances adapt during fluctuating market conditions.
Market Movements
Insights on Trading Strategies
While AI models can differ in their trading approaches, strategies often integrate various indicators and metrics typical in technical analysis. As this challenge progresses, observers are eager to see if any of the AI models can pivot their strategies in response to market conditions.
“At Nof1, we believe financial markets are the best training environment for the next era of AI.” (Translation: Nof1 believes that financial markets provide an optimal testing grounds for developing AI technologies.)
Conclusion
This challenge, termed Alpha Arena, highlights the growing interest in AI’s potential within finance. Nof1’s inaugural season will feature a mix of AI and human traders, promising an exciting next chapter in AI trading.
