Deriv Pulse - The AI Trading Psychologist

The Problem 90% of traders lose money, often not because of poor strategy, but poor psychology. "Tilt"—the emotional state of frustration after a loss—leads to irrational "revenge trading" (increasing stakes to win back losses). Current trading platforms only show P&L; they don't see the human breaking down behind the screen. The Solution Deriv Pulse. We built a "Behavioral Risk Engine" that doesn't just track numbers; it tracks user intent. It acts as a Guardian AI that sits between the trader and the market. Key Features Real-Time "Tilt" Detection: The AI monitors stake sizing, trade frequency, and time-deltas. It flags "Martingale" patterns (doubling down after losses) instantly, distinguishing between aggressive strategy and emotional gambling. The "Pulse Score": A live psychological health metric (0-100). If you trade calmly, it stays green. If you start panic-trading, it drops to red. Active Intervention: When the score hits critical levels, the "AI Coordinator" intervenes. It doesn't just show a popup; it engages a "Cool Down" protocol, temporarily locking the terminal to save the trader from themselves. Simulation Mode: For this hackathon demo, we included a "Simulation Deck" that allows judges to inject specific high-risk scenarios and see exactly how the AI responds in real-time. Why It Matters For Deriv, this isn't just a safety feature; it's a retention engine. By preventing catastrophic account blowups, we keep users in the game longer, transforming them from short-term gamblers into disciplined, long-term profitable traders. We are solving the #1 cause of customer churn: Burnout.