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
Analysis
Is FTX insolvent? Why is Binance selling FTT? – Deep Dive
7 November 2022 Binance CEO CZ announced the exchange is dumping their FTT holdings following revelations about the Alameda/FTX relationship Alameda’s $14.6…
Research
One in three Brits now own crypto
3 November 2022 One in three Brits now own crypto We published a piece recently outlining how British interest in cryptocurrency has…
Analysis
China’s national cryptocurrency is getting more ominous
1 November 2022 China’s central bank governor gave an update on the national currency being developed this week Anonymity and privacy will…
Analysis
Tether leads as pack chases, but is DAI as dead as Terra? – The stablecoin war, a Deep Dive
31 October 2022 Cryptocurrency can be a polarising subject. Some believe it will change the world. They say we will live in…
Analysis
Bitcoin’s rollercoaster 2022 correlation with the stock market
28 October 2022 Anyone who follows me will know I like taking a macro view to Bitcoin. It is now firmly entrenched…
Analysis
Are Bitcoin miners about to capitulate?
27 October 2022 Something which is always interesting is assessing the mining activity on Bitcoin, especially in conjunction with what is happening…
Interview
PODCAST: DeFi & Polygon / Ethereum, with Polygon’s Hamzah Khan
27 October 2022 Polygon is the eleventh biggest cryptocurrency in the world – it really needs no introduction. Considered by many as…
Analysis
Why is crypto rising today? And why do I think it could be short-lived?
26 October 2022 I almost forgot what it was like to see a big green candle on a cryptocurrency chart. Today, however,…
Research