Donal Ashbourne
Head of Research
Description
Previously an investment analyst within trad-fi, Dan now works across a wide range of asset classes with a specialisation in crypto. In his spare time, he exploits pricing inefficiencies to generate arbitrage trades. His book, “Bitcoin, Money & Human Beings”, builds a model analysing the fair value of Bitcoin and is out now. He also appears frequently on CNBC discussing markets and has published many papers and research analysing Bitcoin and the crypto space.
Current Investments:
Currently split between Stocks, Index funds, Gold and Bitcoin.
What Do You Like Most About Cryptocurrency?
Assessing Bitcoin through a macro lens.
Latest Articles
Opinion
Crypto needs more public companies – collapse of Circle IPO indicative of industry troubles
26 January 2023 Key Takeaways Circle issues the USDC stablecoin, the world’s fifth largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of $44 billion…
Analysis
Why is Bitcoin is outperforming Ethereum? Market changing in 2023
25 January 2023 Key Takeaways Ethereum has historically outperformed Bitcoin in bull runs The pattern has flipped to start the year, with…
Analysis
Bitcoin’s “hedge” narrative is dead, as speculative price action continues
23 January 2023 Key Takeaways Crypto has risen to start the year off the back of expectations that interest rates may be…
Analysis
Genesis files for bankruptcy, what does it mean for crypto?
20 January 2023 Key Takeaways Genesis has over $3 billion in debt and 100,000 creditors Gemini, the exchange founded by the Winklevoss…
Analysis
Coinbase terminates Japan operations, why is share price still up 50% in two weeks?
18 January 2023 Key Takeaways Coinbase is halting all operations in Japan, citing “market conditions” Last week it cut 20% of its…
Analysis
Are meme coins back, as Shiba and Doge rocket upwards? Eh…no
18 January 2023 Key Takeaways 2023 has started hot in the crypto markets, with meme coins printing significant gains Softer macro climate…
Analysis
Half a billion dollars of short sellers liquidated in biggest crypto rally in 9 months
18 January 2023 Key Takeaways The cryptocurrency market cap is back above $1 trillion following the biggest surge in 9 months Half…
Analysis
Crypto prices surge via strongest rally in 9 months, but why?
16 January 2023 Key Takeaways Bitcoin is back in the 20s, Ethereum has crossed $1,500 and altcoins are powering north in what…
Analysis