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Analyst Update – Ethereum
Coin Metrics explores how Digital Asset Treasuries, stablecoin legislation, and Layer-2 scaling are driving Ethereum’s surge above $4,000 and shaping

Analyst Update – Bitcoin
Our initial Bitcoin Asset Analysis in September 2024 highlighted the increasing scarcity of BTC, its benefits in modern portfolio theory,

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

SOTM February 3-9, 2022
After a few weeks stuck in reverse, crypto bulls are back in the driver’s seat, as BTC and ETH each

Exploring OpenSea Analytics Using On-chain Data
Up until now, the data produced by websites and apps has typically been controlled by companies or organizations. Although some

COIN METRICS SUPPLY TRANSPARENCY REPORT – Q4 2021
The Supply Transparency Report brings visibility to the actions of the key categories of a cryptoasset’s holders that are deemed

Analyzing Recent On-Chain Trends in Stablecoin Activity
Stablecoins have become one of the most discussed categories within the crypto ecosystem, and for good reason: last year stablecoins settled

SOTM January 27-February 2, 2022
The tug-of-war between Web3 and legacy tech rages on, with both sides racking up victories and setbacks in their battle

SOTM January 20-26, 2022
Crypto investors are coping with whiplash after a week characterized by sharp reversals in price and policy. With geopolitical tensions

SOTM January 20-26, 2022
Crypto investors are coping with whiplash after a week characterized by sharp reversals in price and policy. With geopolitical tensions

Crypto Follows Global Markets Lower to Start 2022
At the beginning of 2021, bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and the broader crypto market were riding high buoyed by institutional

SOTM January 13-19, 2022
With rate hikes on the horizon and bond yields surging, global markets are bracing for yet another week of choppy

Trading Volume Reflects Geographic Shifts in Global Crypto Activity and Adoption
Crypto exchanges play a critical role in facilitating crypto adoption. Exchanges serve as the primary point of access to the

SOTM January 6-12, 2022
The 2nd week of the year kicked off with red candles and red tape, as crypto continued to shed billions

Helicopter Tokens: A New Look at the Data Behind Some of the Largest Airdrops on Ethereum
Airdrops have become a highly popular mechanism in the crypto ecosystem for allocating crypto assets to users. In general, an