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
USDC market cap below $30 billion, struggles signify crypto turmoil
10 May 2023 Key Takeaways USDC’s market cap has dipped from $54 billion to $30 billion in the last eight months The…
Research
Nearly a million addresses hold more than 1 bitcoin, half the US median salary
10 May 2023 Key Takeaways The distribution of Bitcoin can be analysed through the transparent nature of the blockchain Nearly 1 million…
Opinion
Has institutional money left crypto?
5 May 2023 Key Takeaways Crypto prices have rebounded strongly this year, but the space remains barren compared to the pandemic hysteria…
Analysis
Report: Coinbase share price continues to fall, as regulators and crypto volumes worsen
4 May 2023 Key Takeaways Coinbase stock is down 87% from its IPO price, the company now worth $11 billion Regulators are…
Research
$22 billion of stablecoins has fled exchanges in 5 months: A report into crypto’s capital flight
4 May 2023 Key Takeaways The balance of stablecoins on exchanges is at a 2-year low In the last 5 months, over…
Analysis
Bitcoin still trading like a risk asset, despite claims of decoupling amid banking crisis
3 May 2023 Key Takeaways First Republic has become the latest bank to collapse in the US Bitcoin has bounced this week,…
Analysis
Crypto has a wild day as $300 million liquidated: a story that won’t change soon
27 April 2023 Key Takeaways Bitcoin led markets on a ride Wednesday, surging from $28K to $30K before shedding 7% in an…
Research
Bitcoin supply is dwindling, yet volatility will be the biggest benefactor
26 April 2023 Key Takeaways Long-term holders are accumulating Bitcoin, with two-thirds of the supply stagnant for over a year Our Head…
Opinion