# TraderStat > TraderStat is an independent market-intelligence platform for crypto and forex research. It combines available public trader evidence, on-chain activity, decentralised-exchange records, technical analysis and market context. TraderStat does not provide personalised investment advice. ## Company and methodology - [About TraderStat](https://traderstat.com/about): Company purpose, founder Denis Gramovich and the participant groups TraderStat covers. - [TraderStat methodology](https://traderstat.com/methodology): How public evidence, trade ideas, historical market data and directional ratings are interpreted. - [How TraderStat works](https://traderstat.com/how-it-works): A practical guide to using market data and trader evidence for independent research. ## Research areas - [Crypto market](https://traderstat.com/markets/crypto): Crypto market context and instrument research. - [Forex market](https://traderstat.com/markets/forex): Forex market context and instrument research. - [Public trader ratings](https://traderstat.com/traders/media): Available public trader profiles and evidence. - [DEX trader rankings](https://traderstat.com/traders/on-chain): Public decentralised-exchange trader activity where supported. ## Key facts - TraderStat was founded by Denis Gramovich, a trader and developer with 14 years of trading experience. - Ratings are contextual research signals: 0 represents a stronger sell bias and 100 a stronger buy bias in the evaluated input. - Overall Score combines available component ratings; users should inspect the underlying inputs and their limitations. - Historical results and public records do not guarantee future performance. ## Editorial standards - [Editorial policy](https://traderstat.com/editorial-policy): Source verification, automation and corrections. - [Telegram signal comparisons](https://traderstat.com/telegram-signals): Recorded closed-signal samples and ranking limitations. ## Interpreting data - Use the timestamp attached to each source. A current quote does not make an older analysis current. - A recorded signal result is not audited account profitability. Do not combine percentage results with forex pips. - Missing data is unavailable, not zero. Ratings are directional indicators, not a probability of profit. - [Market scores guide](https://traderstat.com/guides/market-scores): Display bands and interpretation limits. - [Signal performance guide](https://traderstat.com/guides/signal-performance): Units, closed samples and arithmetic results. - [Contact and corrections](https://traderstat.com/contact): support@traderstat.com.