Forecasting Crypto Returns with a Simple MLP in PyTorch
A practical walkthrough of building a small multi-layer perceptron in PyTorch to forecast hourly crypto returns.
Joao TeixeiraJuly 8Authors
Joao Teixeira
Co-founder & Chief Researcher
I’ve spent over two decades in quantitative finance, leading research and risk at firms like Winton, Aspect, and Solaise Capital. My work focuses on building robust models, analyzing market efficiency, and turning data into practical trading insights.
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