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.
After the Flash Crash (Core Strategy Rebalance)
A lot has transpired over the preceding few days. In today’s note, we will walk through the events, discuss the largest liquidation event in crypto’s history, and discuss how we are viewing the setup in the near/medium term.
⚡️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.
Revived Trade Tensions Precede Late-Week Dip
"Whatever you think can’t be done, somebody will come along and do it. A genius is the one most like himself.” – Thelonious Monk
Fundstrat Team
Funding 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.
Blockchain Redefining Wholesale Payments
Q3 ended on a strong note with September representing the highest monthly funding of the year at $1.38 billion across 77 deals. Quarterly funding totals have been on an upward trend since Q4 of last year, with this...
Tom Couture
Vice President of Digital Asset StrategyLiquid Ventures
A recurring research note focused on delivering unique insights into high-risk investment opportunities within the crypto ecosystem, primarily centered on early-stage or small-cap tokens.
Empyreal
Empyreal provides developers with a software development kit (SDK) to make crypto programming easier and more effective. EMP hopes to bridge the gap between web2 and web3 developers and remove some of the nuances of blockchain-centric languages like...
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.
Bittensor - The Internet of AI
Click HERE for the full report. KEY SLIDES FROM THIS REPORT SLOWLY, THEN ALL AT ONCE RISKS OF CENTRALIZED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BITTENSOR - THE INTERNET OF AI BITTENSOR ARCHITECTURE TAO ENCOMPASSES THE WHOLE AI STACK INVESTMENT THESIS GRAYSCALE...
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)
2 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
Funding Strains and Credit Risks May Weigh on Crypto Short Term, but Core Thesis Holds
DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S VIDEO: * FUNDING STRESS EMERGING: The widening SOFR–RRP spread and weakness in regional banks point to tighter reserves and potential near-term volatility from funding stress. * CREDIT CONCERNS RISING: High-yield and private credit names continue to roll...
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Head of Digital Asset StrategyMarkets Conditioned for the TACO Trade, Potential End to QT Adds Tailwind for Crypto
DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S VIDEO: * ENCOURAGING FOLLOW-THROUGH AFTER SUNDAY’S BOUNCE: Markets shrugged off China’s retaliatory remarks overnight, with buyers stepping in at the U.S. open to reclaim most of the lost ground. The intraday recovery reinforced the view that...
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyAfter the Flash Crash (Core Strategy Rebalance)
A lot has transpired over the preceding few days. In today’s note, we will walk through the events, discuss the largest liquidation event in crypto’s history, and discuss how we are viewing the setup in the near/medium term....
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyTrade War Back on the Menu, Patience Is Warranted
DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S VIDEO: * Trump’s comments on China and the subsequent 100% tariff announcement triggered a broad risk-off move. Equities, crypto, and crude fell sharply while gold and bonds rallied. * Crypto 24H liquidations reached $19.2B, the...
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyBook a Meeting
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