Wallet tracking shows what is visible in a wallet. Portfolio intelligence explains what that activity means for the portfolio.
The difference matters because digital asset portfolios often span multiple wallets, chains, DeFi protocols, Hyperliquid, spot assets, and derivatives. A wallet tracker may show balances, but it may not explain cost basis, Unrealized PnL, exposure, risk, or performance.
Short Answer
A wallet tracker is useful when the question is simple: "What assets are in this wallet?"
Portfolio intelligence is needed when the question becomes: "What is my real portfolio state?"
| Need | Wallet tracker | Portfolio intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Balances | Strong | Strong |
| PnL and cost basis | Often limited | Core |
| DeFi exposure | Often partial | Portfolio context |
| Hyperliquid derivatives | Often separate | Integrated context |
| Risk and benchmarks | Rare | Core |
| Portfolio-aware AI | Rare | Core |
Where Raster Fits
Raster is built for the portfolio intelligence layer: positions, PnL, cost basis, exposure, risk, performance, benchmarks, correlations, and AI-ready context.
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FAQ
Is a wallet tracker enough?
It can be enough for simple balances. It is usually not enough for serious PnL, DeFi, derivatives, risk, or institutional portfolio review.
Is portfolio intelligence financial advice?
No. It is analytics and decision context, not advice or a prediction engine.