Digital Asset Strategy - Sean Farrell

In the dynamic world of digital assets, Fundstrat's Digital Asset strategy is at the forefront, providing clear-cut insights into the cryptocurrency market. Leveraging our macro strategy's strong foundation, we bring our expertise to bear to dissect the nuances of the crypto ecosystem. Whether you're keen on understanding trends, potential flash points, or seeking actionable crypto investment ideas, our Digital Asset strategy delivers comprehensive guidance.

About the Strategist

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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.

Why Q4 Looks Constructive for Crypto

It was a tough week for crypto. BTC continued to grind lower while alts were hit hard, the result of several overlapping headwinds.

Sean Farrell - September 26, 2025

⚡️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
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset Strategy

Interestingly, #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...

Sep 11
4:13 PM
Sean Farrell
Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset Strategy

We 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.

Aug 23
2:35 PM

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’ Meteoric Rally Extends Into the Final Quarter of the Year

"I think empathy is really important, and I think only when our clever brain and our human heart work together in harmony can we achieve our full potential."  ― Jane Goodall (April 3, 1934 – October 1, 2025) ...

RSP
October 3, 2025

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.

Prediction Markets Repricing

Although funding fell approximately 15% from July’s total, August funding remained strong, totaling $820 million across 92 deals. Year-to-date funding is significantly ahead of 2024’s pace, reaching $7.5 billion thus far compared to $8.5 billion for all of...

September 5, 2025
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Tom Couture
Vice President of Digital Asset Strategy

Liquid 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...

December 13, 2024
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Tom Couture
Vice President of Digital Asset Strategy

Deep 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...

April 16, 2025
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Tom Couture
Vice President of Digital Asset Strategy

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)

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...

STX
February 16, 2024
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Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset Strategy

Initial 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...

STX
January 11, 2024
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Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset Strategy

Latest Publications

GLXY Consumer Business Adds to Bull Case, ETF Staking Could Spark Massive ETF Inflows

DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S VIDEO: * STRONG CAPITAL INFLOWS: Bitcoin ETFs saw $2.5B in trailing 7-day inflows, ETH added $800M, and stablecoin market cap grew by $5B, underscoring sustained spot demand and capital rotation into crypto. * GALAXY EXPANSION: Galaxy Digital...

October 6, 2025
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Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset Strategy

The Gold to BTC Rotation Looks Underway

DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S VIDEO: * DOVISH OUTLOOK: With the government shutdown halting NFP and unemployment data, the Fed will likely head into the next FOMC without updated labor numbers, reinforcing a dovish bias. ADP payrolls missed expectations, but were...

MSTR
October 1, 2025
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Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset Strategy

Robinhood Leads, Can Coinbase Close the Gap?

DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S VIDEO: * ROBINHOOD STRENGTH: HOOD has surged on prediction market traction (>$2B Q3 volume), underscoring its ability to execute and monetize Gen Z through a full financial product suite. * COINBASE CATCH-UP TRADE: With HOOD’s market cap...

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September 30, 2025
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Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset Strategy

BTC Leadership a Positive Sign for Sustainability of Crypto Recovery

DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S VIDEO: * BTC LEADERSHIP: BTC’s Coinbase-Binance spread flipped to a premium during U.S. hours, and BTC dominance rose. This signals healthier participation and supports the ongoing crypto recovery. * MACRO WILDCARD: A likely government shutdown could delay...

September 30, 2025
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Sean Farrell
Head of Digital Asset Strategy

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