Index Insights

Left to right: Vimal Sagar, co-founder and chief operating officer; Govind Soni, co-founder and chief technology officer; and Ashish Singhal, co-founder and CEO (CoinSwitch Kuber)
Indian Exchange CoinSwitch Kuber Unveils Crypto Rupee Index
The Crypto Rupee Index (CRE8) will track the performance of the eight biggest crypto assets denominated in Indian rupees instead of the U.S. dollar.
Left to right: Vimal Sagar, co-founder and chief operating officer; Govind Soni, co-founder and chief technology officer; and Ashish Singhal, co-founder and CEO (CoinSwitch Kuber)

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The May 19 Sell-Off Actually Strengthened Bitcoin's Narrative
On May 19, bitcoin-dollar volumes set records on some markets accessible to U.S. investors.
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Ether's Run Takes 2021 to the Known Edges of Altcoin Season
Ether is outpacing bitcoin by more than it did in 2017.
Edge of the World, a natural landmark and popular tourist destination near Riyadh -Saudi Arabia.

Coinbase revenue vs. bitcoin price (quarterly chart)
These 3 Charts Explain the 'Coinbase Premium' on Its Stock Price
Coinbase is not an "exchange." Its valuation points to different analogies in traditional finance and the desire for a passive, diversified investment in crypto.
Coinbase revenue vs. bitcoin price (quarterly chart)

BTC USD candle chart
Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin Outflows Aren't the Bullish Signal You Think They Are
Exchange flows shift as tether continues to replace bitcoin, building quote currency dominance in altcoin trading.
BTC USD candle chart

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Why Bitcoin Is a Better Risk Bet Than a Stack of Penny Stocks
Volatility is a measure of risk, and that's often measured in relation to returns. By that measure bitcoin is a beast so far this year.
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'Altcoin Season' Leaves Some Bitcoin Alternatives Frozen
Index data points to a changing of the altcoin guard, as Web 3.0 surges.
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$100 bill engraving of Ben Franklin peering out from a gap in a wall of binary code.
Why Bitcoin Is More Like a $100 Bill Than Gold
Data and headlines on bitcoin's use in commerce point to an attribute that sets it apart from the yellow metal.
$100 bill engraving of Ben Franklin peering out from a gap in a wall of binary code.

Image of a shipwreck in shallow water.
What Causes a Crypto Flash Crash? Sometimes, Business as Usual
What was behind the Ethereum flash crash on Kraken? We dive deep into the numbers to find out.
Image of a shipwreck in shallow water.

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Does Crypto Fix the 'Robinhood' Problem? Not So Fast
The GameStop saga highlighted the "middleman" issues with services like Robinhood. But the data shows crypto exchanges have their own problems.
Photo of a mobile phone with a Robinhood screen displayed.