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
Least amount of Bitcoin on exchanges since the previous bull market top in December 2017
3 April 2023 Key Takeaways The balance of Bitcoins on exchanges is in constant decline, now at the lowest point since December…
Analysis
Bitcoin volatility rising as $4.2 billion options set to expire Friday
31 March 2023 Key Takeaways Bitcoin volatility is the highest point since July 2022 Liquidity is extremely thin which is pushing volatility…
Analysis
Bitcoin correlation with stocks rises again, normal service resumed
30 March 2023 Key Takeaways Bitcoin had deviated slightly from stocks over the last couple of weeks Correlation has bounced back since…
Analysis
17 straight days of positive realised profit for Bitcoin, the longest streak in a year
29 March 2023 On-chain profit metrics have picked up as the Bitcoin price has risen Net realised profits have been positive for…
Video
PODCAST: What is the BNB Chain?
28 March 2023 Key Takeaways Alex Kim is the Business Development Manager for BNB Chain, and he joins the CoinJournal podcast He…
Research
45% of stablecoin balance has left crypto exchanges in 4 months, but where has all the money gone? – A Deep Dive
28 March 2023 Key Takeaways $23.6 billion of stablecoins are currently on exchanges, the least since October 2021 45% of stablecoins have…
Analysis
Coinbase stock down 25% as regulators move in and crypto environment worsens again
24 March 2023 Key Takeaways Coinbase was issued with a Wells notice this week and now awaits formal charges from the SEC…
Analysis
Bitcoin slides off Fed meeting before bouncing back, but what next?
23 March 2023 Key Takeaways Federal Reserve hikes 25 bps, Bitcoin drops over 6% Bounceback in prices follow, however, as market bets…
Analysis