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.


Top 40 Crypto Watchlist: Sectors, Speculations, and Bullish Insights

4 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

It appears that the bull market has finally returned so I wanted to review two things with you all. First, I’m going to make the “bull case” that this run up is likely to continue for a couple of quarters at least. Next, I’ll give you the watch...

The Art Of Taking Profits - Part 1

18 Sep 2024 4 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

While the market awaits the first interest rate cut and the typical Uptober run, I’ll bring you a trading lesson from the Day Trading academy. On the academy, of course, these are video lessons, and The Art of the Bubble videos are being added as we...

Signal Boost: Spotting Crypto Accumulation Opportunities with Context-Driven Indicators

9 Sep 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

I wanted to give you some good news about the crypto market. Some indicators suggest that we’re likely at a bottom and it would be wise to start accumulating at this point. To explain why, I’m going to need to introduce a new concept: the context rel...

From Math to Markets: Why Bitcoin's Value Depends on the Global Order

28 Aug 2024 5 minute read 9 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Philosophical discussions don’t typically bear on investing decisions. But when they do, they matter. The question in this case is: what is Bitcoin’s source of value? I differ from many in the crypto space about this one and I am a Bitcoin bull. My v...

The 30x Tron Bull Trade: The Crash Effect for Meme Coins

27 Aug 2024 4 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

Crash is an anonymous meme coin trader and perhaps the most famous in the world. He broke out into broader crypto awareness with a trade, all recorded on chain, that turned $15k into ~$7m trading Brett. Yesterday, he released a YouTube video stating...

Cracking The Crab: Profitable Trading In Sideways Markets

23 Aug 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

The crab walk (sideways price action) is one of the most annoying times for traders and investors. Cryptocurrencies have been crab-walking since March of this year. Typical momentum algorithms lose small amounts to the chop. Is there a solution here?...

2.5x Bet on Bitcoin's Rebound with Core Scientific (CORZ)

16 Aug 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

It may be that finally the crypto space is in the clear. If so, then Lesson 4 of The Art of The Bubble matters: the least become first. When market conditions turn, those companies that were struggling suddenly aren’t struggling. Short positions are...

Bitcoin is a Bargain According to the Mayer Multiple

8 Aug 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

The Mayer Multiple suggests that Bitcoin is a bargain--if you are an investor or a cycle trader (also with a 6-month + time horizon). Some background. Trace Mayer developed one of the simplest metrics for assessing whether Bitcoin (or other large cap...

Is it Time to Buy The Dip? (And What to Buy)

5 Aug 2024 4 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

I don't have a crystal ball, so I can't tell you if it's time to buy the dip for sure. DYOR. These are some thoughts to help you in that process. What I'm going to do is walk you through some indicators derived from on-chain data that suggest the bot...

How We Produced 250% Alpha (And You Can Too!)

30 Jul 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Sebastian Purcell, PhD

I’ve been filming a course titled The Art of The Bubble to be released with Real Vision. It takes a refreshed look at the principles behind our work and explains them in 25 lessons. For cryptocurrencies, I wanted to put together a model portfolio tha...