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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
Bitcoin: An Unprecedented Experiment in Fair Distribution (Full Length)
Much has been written about the fundamental differences between Bitcoin and other asset classes. In fact, juxtapositions of Bitcoin and
Following Flows: A Look at Miners’ On-Chain Payments
Using a new methodology that looks at addresses one hop out from the coinbase transaction, this report quantifies miner holdings
Following Flows: A Look at Miners’ On-Chain Payments (Full Length)
Key Takeaways Using a new methodology that looks at addresses one hop out from the coinbase transaction, this report quantifies
SotM October 2020
Almost as quickly as it began, the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) mania subsided in October. With enthusiasm for DeFi waning, many
Fundamentals Show Bitcoin Is Poised for Takeoff
On October 21st Bitcoin (BTC) broke out, rising by about $1,000 on the day. Since then it has topped $13,000
Fundamentals Show Bitcoin Is Poised for Takeoff (Full Length)
On October 21st Bitcoin (BTC) broke out, rising by about $1,000 on the day. Since then it has topped $13,000
Q3 Refresh of Trusted Spot Volume Framework
This post is designed to be a follow up to our ‘trusted volume’ framework post (link) earlier this summer. We
Q3 Refresh of Trusted Spot Volume Framework (Full Length)
This post is designed to be a follow up to our ‘trusted volume’ framework post (link) earlier this summer. We
Analyzing the Fallout from the BitMEX Lawsuits
On October 1st, the CFTC and Department of Justice jointly announced charges filed against BitMEX’s owners and operators. The CFTC is
Analyzing the Fallout from the BitMEX Lawsuits (Full Length)
On October 1st, the CFTC and Department of Justice jointly announced charges filed against BitMEX’s owners and operators. The CFTC
Q3 2020 Supply Transparency Report
The Supply Transparency Report brings visibility to the actions of the key categories of a cryptoasset’s holders that are deemed
SotM September 2020
After months of positive growth for large cap crypto assets, most saw declines in early September. Bitcoin fell back to
