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.


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...

Trump Is the Reason the Market Dipped (But It’s Also Not That Bad)

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

The data are unequivocal about this one, so don't shoot the messenger. Let's start with the context that will put this in perspective. 1 The Colombia Feud Trump sent migrants to Colombia using US military airplanes. That was a change of approach that...

The $BTC "Dragon" Strategy For Growth in A Dip

23 Jan 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Wouldn't it be nice if you knew of a way to systematically trade out of your alts and back into Bitcoin during a market cycle? As with anything in crypto: no guarantees here. DYOR. NFA. I'm educating you about a strategy. Let's begin with two backgro...

Expectation v Reality Meets the Crypto Market?

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

Trump is, undoubtedly, the most pro-crypto president in history. Yesterday, the SEC initiated a task force for clarifying regulation and registration pathways. But the reality of the legislative process is sinking in. The result isn't a sell-th...

3 Lessons for the Trump Trade

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

With the launch of two meme coins that added ~$30 billion to his net worth, Trump has not only established himself as the world's meme coin king, but also changed the attention economy. While AI was formerly the top narrative, it is now the Trump nar...

How to Play The Trump-Crypto Trade

20 Jan 2025 3 minute read 4 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

With Trump's inauguration today, and the insanity of $TRUMP and $MALANIA of the past couple of days, it's worth reflecting on how best to trade Trump's new involvement in the crypto space. Let's begin with the reality of the situation. Trump and his...

What Market Dip? Optimism, Indicators, and Trends Signal Crypto Recovery

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

The in-line CPI numbers have rekindled optimism in the market. Also, Trump's impending inauguration has re-galvanized hopes for a better regulatory environment. Let's start with some macro indicators because they suggest that things really are pretty...

Ripple is Great, but Don't Buy It (For Now)

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

Ripple's $XRP has taken off post-Trump's electoral victory. Should you buy it? I'd be hesitant to enter now. In fact, if you are currently holding some $XRP you might want to take a bit of profit. Let's start with the obviously good developments. Dev...

Inflation, Interest Rates, and Crypto: What the CPI Data Means for $BTC, $ETH, and Altcoins in 2025

14 Jan 2025 3 minute read 1 comment Sebastian Purcell, PhD

$BTC touched $89k yesterday before bouncing back. Is it all clear now? I'd be cautious. Tomorrow (January 15) the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data will be released. And you need to remember--contrary to what many say--inflation is BAD for cryptocurren...