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.


AI Agents Are Coming Back Down to Earth: $VIRTUAL vs. $TAO and $NEAR

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

Not long ago, I wrote about the way in which $NEAR and $TAO were more appropriately priced, using funding rate data, than $virtual. Funding Rate Data is the mechanism used to tie perpetual futures to the spot price. Rates above 20% or below -20% tend...

Navigating the Crypto Dip: Why It's Time to Rebalance and Focus on Bitcoin

8 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Back to the dip ... and we know those rules. 1. The Bull Market IS NOT OVER ... but 2. Bitcoin outperforms 2. Alts drop considerably (maybe into another bear) 3. Peculiar narratives remain strong, such as Memes or AI So, let's look at one of the...

What's a better signal an Jim Cramer? Degens using leverage.

7 Jan 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Right now -- they signal an opportunity in AI. We build our algos using on-chain data, pricing data, and degen leverage. The last of these is among the best data sources we have, but few understand them. Today, I'll give you a walk-through to explain...

Is the Rally Back? BTC Holds Strong, But ETH and SOL Offer Better Value

6 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Three data points say ... we never exited the bull market, though $BTC is relatively expensive. Let's break this down, starting with $BTC and the 20 /40 rule. There's quite a bit to unpack here. First up, as long as $BTC is above the SMA 200 (red lin...

Bouncing Back: Meme Coins to Watch in the Early Stages of Market Recovery

2 Jan 2025 1 minute read 3 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

The market is bouncing back, so let's look for some meme coins.   Remember to go slowly with this stuff though--the market is simply having 1 green day after a series of red days. The majority of your portfolio should be in safer items. None of this...

Predicting Bitcoin’s Price: Two Free Strategies You Can Actually Use (No Crystal Ball Needed)

30 Dec 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

I’ll give you two methods that are helpful for planning your trading strategy, but remember that nothing is certain and all investments, especially in cryptos, carry risks. DYOR. This is NOT financial advice.   1 The Bubble Trading Way Just use the 2...

Is There A Safe Way to Dip Buy? A Logic Professor Answers

23 Dec 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Yes, if by "safe" you mean having a strategy that will prevent you from catastrophic loss. All trading and investing carries risks. Here's a 3 Step approach that could boost your rationally-adjusted risk-reward ratio.   Step 1: make sure that the bul...

Crypto Reset: Why Yesterday's Sell-Off Could Be Your Next Buying Opportunity

19 Dec 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Is there any good news from yesterday's sell-off? It would appear so. To begin, according to most Fear and Greed Indexes, we are no longer in the "Extreme Greed" portion. Below you can see the CMC index. This signals that now might be a good time to...

How Institutional Investors Are Shaping the Crypto Market – It’s Not What You Think

16 Dec 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

They help, but they won’t act as most would like. Many think that institutional players will (1) pump their bags and (2) end the wild crypto crashes we’ve seen. The latter is demonstrably false, and the former might not work as you expect. Let’s star...

AI Coins on Sale: 4 Bargains for the Degens Who Missed the Dip

13 Dec 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

If you missed the dip ... the AI sector hasn't rebounded yet. Since it remains one of the strongest narratives, it's worth reviewing 4 positions in the space that have surprisingly lagged the broader market rebound. As always, do your own research, b...