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
Interview
Exclusive: Nexo’s Taskova on wallet launch: “clients can choose level of centralisation and decentralisation they wish”
17 November 2022 It’s been a chaotic week in the cryptocurrency space, with yet another centralised firm – this time FTX –…
Analysis
Are your funds safe? Crypto lending platforms continue to fall
17 November 2022 Key Takeaways Genesis Capital have become the latest firm to get caught up in the crypto crash, suspending withdrawals…
Analysis
Expect crypto contagion as FTX crisis is far from over
16 November 2022 I’m kind of getting sick of the word “contagion”. Nonetheless, it appears the C-word is coming for the digital…
Analysis
Bitcoin flows out of exchanges marketwide following FTX collapse
14 November 2022 Events of the past week have been absolutely crippling for Bitcoin. FTX’s collapse presents as the most impactful insolvency…
Research
London & Belfast the top UK crypto cities, Newcastle last
14 November 2022 Following on from a piece we wrote about the uptake of crypto within the UK, this one will dive…
Research
4% of Brits think crypto is a “woke” thing Gen Z loves
14 November 2022 One of the greatest barriers to entry for cryptocurrency is undoubtedly comprehending it. Blockchain technology is difficult to get…
Analysis
FTX insolvent – what next for crypto?
10 November 2022 I published an analysis three weeks ago outlining that I feared Bitcoin was one bad news event from a…
Interview
PODCAST: Crypto entrepreneur and Mirai Labs founder Corey Wilton tells his story
8 November 2022 I had a pretty interesting guest on the CoinJournal podcast this week. A serial entrepreneur, Corey Wilton tells me…
Interview