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by Kim Greenberg
Mar 2024
Think Beyond Bitcoin: Ethereum’s Use Cases and Latest Technology
An interview with Michael Nadeau, founder of the DeFi Report - who pivoted from traditional finance to starting a decentralized finance (DeFi) firm - and is incredibly bullish on Ethereum.
by Kim Greenberg
Feb 2024
How the ‘Halving’ Could Impact Bitcoin
Bitcoin halvings have generally been good for the network. But price increases have decreased over time, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
by Todd Groth
Feb 2024
Vibe Check: Momentum Building: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices.
by Todd Groth
Feb 2024
Vibe Check: Coiling the Spring: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices
by Todd Groth
Feb 2024
Vibe Check: The Bullish Bounce Back: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices.
by Todd Groth
Jan 2024
Vibe Check: Ether Finds Support: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices.
by Todd Groth
Jan 2024
Vibe Check: The Sell-Off Continues: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices
by Todd Groth
Jan 2024
Bitcoin and Ethereum to Lead Altcoins Higher in 2024
The rise of bitcoin and ethereum, and more favorable macro conditions, could be good news for altcoins this year, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
by Todd Groth
Jan 2024
Crypto for Advisors: Digital Assets in 2024
With a spotlight on bitcoin and other digital assets, a looming U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval and rising client interest, it may be time to start considering adoption for your practice. We understand that there is much to learn. We've got you covered if you haven't started learning about crypto.
by Kim Greenberg
Jan 2024
Crypto Market Outlook 2024: ETFs Offer Tailwinds for Other Digital Assets
With the expected launch of a spot bitcoin ETFs in Q1 of 2024, broader crypto is coming of age, says CoinDesk Indices head of research, Todd Groth.
by Todd Groth
Jan 2024
Ethereum Staking and Investor Adoption
An Informative Q&A with Jason Hall, CEO of Methodic Capital
by Kim Greenberg
Dec 2023
How Index Coop is Capitalizing on ETH's Price Momentum
An Interview with Allan Gulley, Head of Product of Index Coop
by Kim Greenberg
Dec 2023
Bitcoin Has Gifts This Holiday Season
Historical data helps us understand what to expect as crypto markets once again head upwards, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
by Todd Groth
Dec 2023
Why On-Chain Transaction Is the Key Blockchain Indicator
The metric helps investors and users to understand whether a blockchain is going to merely survive, or thrive, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices
by Todd Groth
Nov 2023
Why an Ether Staking Rate Will Increase Crypto Adoption
Ethereum’s integrated staking rate is now part of the investment case for ether. Understanding and measuring it is key to driving innovation and acceptance of ETH-based financial products.
by Andy Baehr
Nov 2023
Why Momentum Trading Works In Crypto
Crypto markets have specific characteristics that align with a strategy of riding momentum in price movements, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
by Todd Groth
Nov 2023
Are Rising Yields Putting the Squeeze on DeFi?
It’s a bit more complicated than comparing Treasury yields and staking rates.
by Todd Groth
Oct 2023
Crypto for Advisors: What Will Trigger Crypto Mass Adoption?
Andy Baehr, managing director of CoinDesk Indices, discusses scenarios that could be the drivers of mass adoption in crypto.
by Andy Baehr
Oct 2023
The Death of Compromise, and a Way Forward for Crypto
Lessons for TradFi and DeFi from some toppled LEGO.
by Kim Greenberg
Oct 2023
Digital Asset Recap Q3 2023: Bitcoin and Ether Outperform Wider Market Amid Regulatory Pressure and the Promise of ETFs
The CoinDesk Market Index fell 11% overall as we saw increased bifurcation between established majors (Bitcoin and Ether) and all other digital asset protocols and projects, writes Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
by Todd Groth
Oct 2023
A Bitcoin ETF Has Golden Parallels From History
Gold ETFs dramatically shook up markets. A spot bitcoin ETF could do the same.
by Todd Groth
Sep 2023
Crypto’s Interest in Rates
U.S. interest rates are back on the rise, but digital assets appear to be unaffected.
by Todd Groth
Sep 2023
Bitcoin Dreams Are Coming True in Argentina and Turkey
It’s no surprise a BTC-backing candidate just won a primary election in Argentina.
by Todd Groth
Aug 2023
Why Crypto Investors Should Care About Tokenomics: Crypto Long & Short
Perceptions of token issuance by projects have changed dramatically during the crypto winter.
by Todd Groth
Aug 2023
A Wild Month for Treasuries Is Slow Going for Crypto: Crypto Long & Short
Bitcoin looks more stable than long-term U.S. Treasuries, which means it’s a boring time for crypto but an exciting time in the bond market.
by Todd Groth
Aug 2023
Is the Computing Sector Surfing the AI Surge?
The CoinDesk Computing Index (CPU) contains projects that aim to decentralize the sharing, storing, and transmission of data. CPU is part of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) family of indices.
by Tracy Stephens
Aug 2023
Hedgehog Teams Up with CoinDesk Indices to Bring Crypto Sector Exposure to Automated Investing
Hedgehog tracks market indexes from CoinDesk Indices. Hedgehog’s automated investing platform features digital asset sectors from CoinDesk Indices select sectors.
by CoinDesk Indices
Jul 2023
CoinDesk Market Index Q2 Review: Quiet Appreciation, Regulatory Uncertainty
While the SEC started approving crypto ETF products, major crypto exchanges were sued by regulators.
by Todd Groth
Jul 2023
It’s OK to Think of Crypto as a Macro Market
If you have a long view, crypto markets are more influenced by macro forces than things like regulatory moves or on-chain activity.
by Todd Groth
Jun 2023
A Crypto Lesson From George Soros Amid Binance and Coinbase Accusations
Positioning and expectations explain why the Binance case drove prices down but markets rebounded after Coinbase.
by Todd Groth
Jun 2023
Metaverse and its Inroad into Financial Markets
The growing market capitalization of metaverse tokens and the economic potential of Web3 have led investors to seek Web3 financial products including metaverse ETF and metaverse index.
by Reza Akhlaghi
Jun 2023
Seeing the Macro Forest for the Token Trees
Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices shares some thoughts on how macro analysis works in crypto.
by Todd Groth
Apr 2023
Q&A with Onramp Invest on Delivering Leading Crypto Indices
by CoinDesk Indices
Apr 2023
What ChatGPT Thinks About Digital Assets
Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices quizzes ChatGPT about crypto and then explores how that might factor into an investment opinion.
by Todd Groth
Apr 2023
Q&A with Luno on Offering Crypto Investment Bundle in South Africa
by CoinDesk Indices
Apr 2023
First-Quarter Performance Recap: CoinDesk Market Index Up 58%, BTC Gains Amid Banking Crisis
Bitcoin posts its best quarterly performance in two years, and the CMI's Computing and Currency sectors see the most growth.
by Todd Groth
Apr 2023
Fan Tokens: A Bet on Your Favorite Soccer Team?
by Todd Groth, Max Good
Mar 2023
Crypto Rails Should Bring Efficiency Gains to the $7T-a-Day TradFi FX Market
Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices wades into one of traditional finance’s biggest numbers: $7 trillion.
by Todd Groth
Mar 2023
Crypto Long & Short: Why Layer 2 Protocols Matter
They’re the overflow rooms for the bustling Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems.
by Todd Groth, Nick Baker
Mar 2023
The Evolution of DeFi and the Emergence of DeFi Derivatives
by Reza Akhlaghi
Mar 2023
Award-Winning Wealth Advisor Confident about Clients Investing in Crypto
Lyons Wealth Management has launched its first digital asset offering, self-directed accounts that track the CoinDesk Large Cap Select Index (DLCS).
by CoinDesk Indices
Feb 2023
Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin's 'Golden Cross' Explained
This much talked about technical indicator has value, yet doesn’t tell the whole story.
by Todd Groth, Nick Baker, Glenn Williams
Feb 2023
Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin's Hedge Potential
DeFi derivatives are securitized smart contracts hosted on the blockchain that give their owners exposure to an asset’s value and ability to hedge without owning the asset.
by Todd Groth, Nick Baker, Glenn Williams
Jan 2023
Crypto Diversification Is Back in 2023
Crypto and other assets are going their own way in 2023, with the bitcoin/Nasdaq (QQQ) correlation down to levels last seen in 2021.
by Todd Groth
Jan 2023