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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
2 Jan 2025 1 minute read 4 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...
