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Layer 1s – Vertical Analysis
Layer-1 blockchains have continually reshaped the digital asset landscape. Bitcoin set the foundation in 2009 with decentralized peer-to-peer money, followed

Trusted Exchange Framework
Coin Metrics’ Trusted Exchange Framework (TEF) is a quantitative evaluation of crypto exchanges. We leverage the CM Market Data Feed

Analyst Spotlight USDC Overview
The Coin Metrics Analyst Spotlight explores USDC’s expanding role in digital finance, unpacking its adoption across blockchains, integration with DeFi

SOTM Nov 23-29, 2023
Welcome to our 148th issue of State of the Market, where we provide an overview of crypto market activity from

Evaluating a Dollar-Cost Averaged Portfolio
Dollar cost averaging (DCA) has become a key strategy for investors navigating the unpredictable realms of digital assets. This approach

Checking On-Chain Indicators for Green Shoots in the Digital Assets Market
In this week’s edition of State of the Network, we present a selection of indicators that offer us insights against the

SOTM Nov 9-15, 2023
Welcome to our 147th issue of State of the Market, where we provide an overview of crypto market activity from November 9

November Rally Reaches New Corners of the Digital Asset Market
Building on the upward momentum from the previous month, digital asset markets extended their strength into November. This market-wide rally elevated the

SOTM Nov 2-8, 2023
Welcome to our 146th issue of State of the Market, where we provide an overview of crypto market activity from November 2

Ethereum Staking Through the Lens of Lido
In this issue of Coin Metrics’ State of the Network, we dive into Lido—the largest player within the staking economy—and understand

Trusted Exchange Framework 2.1
Centralized exchanges are pivotal in the crypto realm, but their quality varies across diverse use-cases. The Coin Metrics’ Trusted Exchange

SOTM Oct 26-Nov 1, 2023
Welcome to our 145th issue of State of the Market, where we provide an overview of crypto market activity from October 26

Unpacking the Forces Behind the Market Rally
In this issue of Coin Metrics’ State of the Network, we offer a data-driven market update, focusing on both spot and

Unpacking the Forces Behind the Market Rally
In this issue of Coin Metrics’ State of the Network, we offer a data-driven market update, focusing on both spot and

SOTM Oct 19-25, 2023
Welcome to our 144th issue of State of the Market, where we provide an overview of crypto market activity from October 19