About the Strategist
Sean Farrell – Head of Digital Asset Strategy
Sean Farrell is the Head of Digital Asset Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors. Prior to joining Fundstrat, Sean was a manager in the Transaction Opinions group at Alvarez & Marsal, and also worked as an associate with Anvil Advisors. Sean holds a B.S. in Finance from Lehigh University.
Our Approach
Market Dynamics and Capital Flows
- Real-time updates and analysis on regulatory changes in major jurisdictions and how they might impact the crypto ecosystem
Cryptocurrency Valuation Models
- Development and presentation of new and evolving valuation models tailored specifically to various cryptocurrencies, ensuring investors understand the intrinsic and speculative values of their holdings
Technical Analysis
- Examination of price charts, patterns, and historical data to predict future price movements and identify key support and resistance levels
Blockchain Technology Updates
- In-depth analysis of advancements in blockchain technology, network upgrades (e.g. forks or halvings) and their potential market implications
Regulatory and Compliance Landscape
- Real-time updates and analysis on regulatory changes in major jurisdictions, and how they might impact the crypto ecosystem
Security and Risk Management
- Comprehensive guidelines on best practices for securing digital assets, understanding smart contract vulnerabilities, and navigating the decentralized finance (DeFi) space
Global Macroeconomic Impact
- Analysis of how global economic conditions, monetary policies, and geopolitical events might influence the crypto market
Crypto Derivatives and Financial Instruments
- Insight into the growing world of crypto derivatives, futures, options, and how these financial instruments can be used in hedging and trading strategies
Sentiment Analysis
- Using social media, news sources, and other online platforms to gauge market sentiment and its potential impact on crypto prices
Inter-Chain and Cross-Chain Developments
- Exploration of inter-operability solutions, cross-chain platforms, and how they could shape the future of the decentralized ecosystem
Project and Token Analysis
- Detailed research into new and existing projects, ICOs, token sales, and their potential for success, utility, and growth
Liquidity and Exchange Dynamics
- Monitoring liquidity pools, major exchange inflows and outflows, and the implications of major liquidations or whale activities
Research and Coverage
Reports
Weekly Strategy
Delve deep into our strategic analysis where we scrutinize weekly trends, market movements, and vital data points to outline practical strategies for navigating the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
Something’s Gotta Give (Core Strategy Rebalance)
Before discussing the current setup, I think it is worth stepping back and summarizing my views on the crypto market over the course of the year to provide context for this note.
⚡️FlashInsights
Dive into real-time market insights with Sean Farrell as he navigates through crucial market dynamics and events pivotal to the crypto ecosystem. Stay informed, stay ahead.
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyInterestingly, #BTC has fully recovered from the post-debate dip, while both Fannie Mae ($FNMA) and GEO Group ($GEO) – both considered Trump trades – have yet to rebound. This suggests that the overnight move in crypto was more likely driven by a...
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyWe are starting to see a major uplift in the Coinbase premium for #BTC over the past couple of hours. This a sign of US spot demand starting to pick up again.
Weekly Roadmap
End your week with our Weekly Roadmap, a summary that encapsulates our expert views and closing remarks for the week. This digest melds all market happenings and our insights into one coherent context, ensuring you're well-informed and ready for the week ahead.
Nasdaq Composite Enters Correction Territory
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” - Bruce Lee
Hardika Singh
Economic Strategist, Market IntelligenceFunding Fridays
Often, the best way to understand where the industry is heading is to follow the money. Funding Friday aims to bring you up to speed on the latest deals in the crypto industry. Get up to speed on the latest in crypto capital markets and discover emerging projects before they reach the mainstream.
Private Market Remains Hot
Despite liquid token prices suffering steep drawdowns over the past two months, the private market has remained extremely strong. There was a total of $1.4 billion in funding across 57 deals in November. This was the third consecutive...
Tom Couture
Vice President of Digital Asset StrategyDeep Research
Go deep into the world of cryptocurrency with our exhaustive research reports, where we cover a range of topics from market analysis, technological advancements, regulatory changes, and more, providing you with in-depth insights as a basis for informed decisions.
Virtuals Protocol – Growing Agentic GDP
Click HERE for the full report. KEY SLIDES FROM THIS REPORT: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS EVERYWHERE AGENTS ARE CHANGING THE AI STACK COMMUNICATION REMAINS A LIMITING FACTOR VIRTUALS PROTOCOL – STRIPE FOR AI AGENTS VIRTUALS’ AGENTS SPAN ALL SECTORS...
Tom Couture
Vice President of Digital Asset StrategyArchives
Appearances Media Archives
Our researchers frequently appear across various media outlets, sharing their technical analysis and market insights. Our extensive archive ensures you have access to these valuable resources at your fingertips.
Video: What Global Liquidity Conditions Mean For Crypto Market Performance (Sean Farrell)
3 years ago
Sample Reports
The Game Is Changing
While we maintain that macro conditions are still the most critical factor in assessing the medium/long-term trajectory of BTC prices, daily returns of the leading cryptoasset continue to exhibit a lack of defined correlation with any major macro...
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyInitial Thoughts Post-ETF
The past week has marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of the crypto industry, a testament to the remarkable journey of an asset class that emerged from a distrubuted community of open source software developers just 15...
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyLatest Publications
The Good News Is Fear Is Getting Priced In, The Bad News Is There’s Likely More to Go
DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S VIDEO: * FEAR FINALLY BEING PRICED IN, POSITIONING RESET UNDERWAY: A key concern coming into the year was complacent, fully allocated positioning alongside historically tight credit spreads. That dynamic is now reversing. High yield spreads...
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyStay Nimble, Keep Dry Powder, Endgame Scenarios Emerging
DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S VIDEO: * MARKET REJECTION AT RANGE HIGHS, POSITIONING TURNS RISKIER: Crypto failed at the top of its recent range and is now drifting back toward the midpoint. Notably, funding has flipped positive alongside rising open...
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyPolicy Risk & Tether Audit Drive Circle’s Selloff, COIN May Offer Better RV, HYPE Continues to Decouple
DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S VIDEO: * STABLECOIN YIELD LANGUAGE UPDATE: Reports suggest the latest Clarity Act proposal would restrict platforms from offering yield on stablecoins in a manner resembling deposits. This aligns with prior OCC guidance and signals the...
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyFinally Some Geopolitical Relief, But Today's Bounce Lacked Juice
DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S VIDEO: * GEOPOLITICAL RELIEF DRIVES BOUNCE: Crypto and crypto-linked equities rallied after President Trump postponed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days. Oil and yields moved lower alongside the rebound in risk assets....
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