1.2 Labs Research Insights
1.2 Labs Research Insights

1.2 Labs Research Insights

This blog is devoted to the latest developments in the crypto space which appear to promise to unlock unrecognized value for crypto investors and traders.


Is Binance "The Next Big Thing"?

13 Feb 2025 3 minute read 1 comment Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Virtually forgotten as "last cycle's chain," $BNB is oddly positioned for growth. Today's analysis comes with an extra heavy dose of "do your own research" (DYOR) and a reminder that this is not financial advice (NFA). The macroeconomic backdrop for...

Bargain Shopping Among Crypto Majors?

12 Feb 2025 3 minute read 1 comment Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Sentiment remains in the toilet, especially among retail investors. But the macroeconomy is in good shape, actually. Trump couldn't possibly have dented the macroeconomy yet, but he did remove the overhang of regulatory risk. Is there any surprise th...

Binance x AI Is the New Narrative?

11 Feb 2025 2 minute read 1 comment Sebastian Purcell, PhD

If you were around last cycle, then you know that Binance ($BNB) was the meme coin casino back then, not $SOL. They somehow managed to fumble that this season with the meme coin mania. Even $ETH became more recognized for meme coins. But that appears...

Is The Market Too Fearful? Here's What the Data Say

10 Feb 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Sometimes, investor sentiment is right, and it beats out the best of analysts. At other times, it's reacting to news items that will have no impact on the market or a muted and delayed impact. The flurry of coverage Trump has inspired, especially sur...

Is The Trump Trade Overheated? Here's What The Data Say

6 Feb 2025 3 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Following whales only sometimes pays off, but Trump might be different. He is unusually candid in stating his intentions to enrich his personal position, and he has the means to facilitate that goal. This feature of his personality has led to a surge...

Crazy is The New Sane -- So, Let's Buy Discount Coins

5 Feb 2025 2 minute read 2 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

It appears that the market has adjusted to Trump's style, where "crazy" headlines mark a typical day. Chinese tariffs are likely real to some degree. Mexico and Canada too (eventually). But much is bluster. The US Sovereign Wealth Fund is likely to b...

3 Potential Bargain Price Gems

4 Feb 2025 3 minute read 1 comment Sebastian Purcell, PhD

We just had the most severe liquidity events in the crypto market since FTX imploded. $ETH imploded some 25% in 2 hours. Most alt lost in the range of 30% to 50%. Then Trump relented, and the market rebounded. But now we have a new trade war st...

The "Matthew" Principle Identifies Sunday's Winners

3 Feb 2025 3 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

As it reads in the Gospel of Matthew: "For to the one who has, more shall be given ... and the one who has not, what remains shall be taken away" (25:29). In less Biblical language, coins with strength continue to show strength and weak coins become...

Post-Dip Myth Busting: Large Caps, AI, RWAs

30 Jan 2025 3 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

The market has reset again and people are looking for bargains. Yet, just because your favorite coin has come down in price doesn't mean it's cheap yet. To separate myth from reality, we'll use a very simple tool. We're going to measure the distance...

Febullary: Crypto's Best Month Is Coming

29 Jan 2025 3 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Admittedly, February + bull isn't the best portmanteau, but this is a tough one. Pumpuary? The point is that if you take BOTH the historical performance of $BTC and $ETH into consideration, you'll find that February is the best month for cryptos--at...