# Historical Holdings

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**Note:** This is a beta endpoint. The data provided may be subject to changes, corrections, or improvements as we continue to refine our Smart Money analytics. 
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## Get Smart Money Historical Holdings Data

> Retrieve historical snapshots of aggregated token balances held by smart traders and funds. This endpoint provides time-series data for trend analysis, backtesting, and performance attribution.\
> \
> Key Features:\
> \
> \- Daily snapshots of smart money holdings\
> \- Date range filtering (max 4 years lookback)\
> \- Point-in-time pricing and market cap data\
> \- Balance change tracking between snapshots\
> \- Same filtering options as current holdings endpoint\
> \
> Use Cases:\
> \
> \- Trend Analysis: Track how smart money rotates between assets over time\
> \- Performance Attribution: Combine with price data to estimate ROI\
> \- Backtesting: Validate trading strategies based on historical smart money behavior

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