From the desk of Shavez Ahmed Siddiqui, Co-Founder & CEO, Protocol Yield (PY)
Published: 20th June, 05:45 PM | Dubai Time
In a world overwhelmed by superficial metrics and unsustainable trading hype, PY-Score stands apart.
At Protocol Yield, we set out to build more than a ranking system—we built a performance intelligence engine. One that doesn’t reward luck, but discipline. One that doesn’t rely on flashy gains, but transparent risk-adjusted consistency. One that empowers investors to choose better, not gamble blindly.
This article unpacks exactly what PY-Score is, how it works, and why it matters more than ever for anyone allocating capital into modern trading strategies.
What Exactly Is PY-Score?
PY-Score is a proprietary scoring model that evaluates trading strategies across eight independent metrics, each weighted and rooted in real behavior—not marketing.
Each component feeds into a total score out of 100, creating a holistic, AI-assisted view of a strategy’s long-term potential and real-world performance.
The PY-Score Components (And Why They Matter)
| Component | Weight | Why It Matters |
| Profits | 30 | Measures real returns—not just raw % but risk-adjusted growth |
| Risk | 25 | Assesses drawdown, Sharpe ratio, and volatility behavior |
| Timely Payouts | 18 | Shows how quickly you can access your earnings |
| Market Outperformance | 12 | Measures alpha generation vs BTC, ETH, or S&P |
| Asset Growth | 6 | Indicates how many users trust the strategy with capital |
| Profit Days | 5 | Reveals the consistency of positive days |
| Zero Leverage | 2 | Rewards safer, spot-only trading approaches |
| Prime Asset Status | 2 | Reflects veteran reliability and track record |
Critical Investor FAQs (With My Personal Take)
1. Should I invest in the HFT with the highest PY-Score?
Not automatically. PY-Score is a compass, not a destination.
A strategy with 88/100 may have great results today, but a lower score strategy with better balance and drawdown control may outperform long-term.
Shavez’s View:
“Let PY-Score guide your shortlist—but let your personal risk profile make the final decision.”
2. What matters more—Profit or Risk?
Both matter. But risk is the gatekeeper. If a strategy can’t survive volatility, profits won’t mean much.
Shavez’s View:
“Profit is your engine. Risk is your brake. The best vehicles have both.”
3. What do Sharpe and Sortino ratios tell me?
They reveal the efficiency of profits. A high return with a low Sharpe ratio = a bumpy, unpredictable ride. Sortino sharpens this further by focusing on downside volatility.
Shavez’s View:
“If Sharpe is below 1, the returns are statistically inefficient. You’re making money the hard way.”
4. Is spot-only better than futures?
Not better—just different. Spot offers safer, slower growth. Futures offer scale, but with leverage risk.
Shavez’s View:
“Risk isn’t bad. Blind risk is. PY-Score helps you see the difference.”
5. Why does Payout Speed matter?
Because liquidity is trust. Delayed claims often signal backend or structural issues.
Shavez’s View:
“Every second delayed in payout builds doubt. Every fast claim builds belief.”
6. What does Balance score actually mean?
Balance captures the risk-adjusted elegance of the strategy. High R:R ratios and consistent returns reflect strategic mastery.
Shavez’s View:
“Balance is the fingerprint of a skilled trader. It proves they know when to strike—and when to wait.”
7. Can PY-Score detect fraud or bot trading?
Yes. We use on-chain behavior, payout history, and leverage exposure to flag synthetic strategies and inflated volume.
Shavez’s View:
“If it can fool social media, it might fool you. It can’t fool PY-Score.”
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Key Takeaways
The goal of PY-Score isn’t to make decisions for you—it’s to inform your decisions better.
Whether you’re allocating $1,000 or $1 million, you deserve a transparent lens into:
- Who’s managing your capital
- How they behave during drawdowns
- What kind of risk you’re truly exposed to
With PY-Score, we’re proud to be setting the new standard for performance accountability.
Let’s make investing smarter, together.
With respect and clarity,
Shavez Ahmed Siddiqui
Co-Founder & CEO, Protocol Yield (PY)
🌐 www.py.xyz | 📍Dubai