About Chump
The world's first hamster-powered crypto trading experiment
Meet Chump
Chump is our fat furball who lives in a custom-built habitat equipped with motion sensors. Every time he waddles through tunnels, it triggers real trading signals that execute on a simulated $10,000 portfolio. No algorithms, no AI predictionsâjust pure Chump instinct.
How It Works
The system combines physical sensors with automated trading logic to create a unique, transparent, and entertaining trading experience.
IR break-beam sensors detect when the hamster enters the left (BUY) or right (SELL) tunnel.
A Raspberry Pi captures sensor events and sends them to our backend server in real-time.
The backend applies risk rules (leverage, cooldowns, limits) and opens positions using live market prices.
Watch the hamster live 24/7 while positions update in real-time on the dashboard.
Tech Stack
Built with modern web technologies for speed, reliability, and real-time updates.
Chump's Welfare
Chump's health and happiness come first. The trading system is designed around his natural behavior, not the other way around.
Full Transparency
Everything happens in the open. No hidden algorithms, no fake trades, no manipulation.
Important Disclaimer
HamsterTrader is an entertainment and educational project. All trading is simulated with virtual funds. This is not financial advice. A hamster's random movements have no predictive value for cryptocurrency markets. Never invest real money based on what you see here. Cryptocurrency trading involves substantial risk of loss. This project exists purely for fun and to explore the intersection of hardware, software, and absurdity.