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.
HYPE Profits Flow to Base, Solana, Sui, TGA Rundown Could Boost Crypto Prices
In our view, this cycle is far from over. However, until bonds find a bottom and the USD peaks, it’s prudent for more tactically-minded crypto investors to remain nimble and ready to capitalize on opportunities once a trend reversal is confirmed. While...
⚡️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.
Stocks Slide After Santa Skips a Year
We hope you and your family had a happy and joyous holiday. Stocks ended the week down, continuing a slide that began before the New Year. One obvious question arises: Does this decline signal a turning point for...
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.
Muted Funding During the Holidays
As expected, funding totals during the holidays were comparatively low. Both total funding and deal count fell by approximately 70%. There were 11 deals this week totaling $45 million in funding. All disclosed funding amounts fell into the...
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.
BNB Chain: Building Towards the “One BNB” Vision
In 2017, Binance introduced BNB through an initial coin offering, initially positioning it as a utility token for the Binance exchange. Since then, BNB has evolved through multiple stages. Its next phase is the “One BNB” vision—a multi-chain...
Fundstrat Team
Archives
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)
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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...
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Head of Digital Asset StrategyLatest Publications
Why the DOJ Isn’t Market-Selling $6.5B in BTC, and Why Many Are Underestimating the Probability of Pro-Crypto Actions in the First 100 Days
In today’s video, we discuss last night’s news about the DOJ securing approval to sell $6.5B in BTC and explore why the odds favor positive regulatory and legislative actions for crypto in the post-inauguration period.
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyTariffs Take a Bite Out of Crypto
In today’s video, we highlight a major DeFi milestone and explore how the latest Services PMI data could impact crypto—tying it back to our ‘But the Tariff News’ theme from yesterday.
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyCoinbase Premium Returns and Flows Turn Positive, as Crypto Rallies on Tariff News
In today’s video, we discuss the market’s reaction to tariff-related rumors, how it impacts crypto, and why we’re feeling more optimistic about this rally’s sustainability.
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset StrategyToday's PMI Good for Crypto, Memes + Ethena + ETH Outperform
In today's video, we explore the implications of the latest PMI data for crypto, highlight the standout assets/sectors in the first three trading days of the year, and share our thoughts on positioning ahead of next week's key...
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