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.
The Warsh Doctrine: Less Guidance, More Market (And What This Could Mean for the Coins)
First Reaction to FOMC: The headline takeaway from this meeting is hawkish, but the more important story may be the Fed's evolving framework. Warsh appears intent on reducing forward guidance and placing greater weight on market prices and real-time economic data. Notably,...
⚡️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.
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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...
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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 Rise with a Little Breadth of Fresh Air
The S&P 500 closed the week up 1.15%, rebounding after a slight stumble of 0.27% the week before. The Nasdaq Composite notched a smaller gain, up 0.64%. That's consistent with a late-week tech decline, one of just two...
Kent Fung
Vice President, 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 AC
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.
Solana – Infrastructure for On-Chain Capital Markets (September Update)
Solana processed a record number of transactions in August 2026, as less cyclical activity expanded on the network in the form of stablecoin growth, tokenized equity trading, and real-world-asset collateral deployment. Our latest update covers what drove network...
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Head 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.
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...
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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
Some More Thoughts on AI Breaking Crypto: The Memetic Risk Is Real, but I'm Skeptical Any Technical Risk Is Imminent
* The crypto-native corners of the internet were awash with speculation yesterday regarding the possibility of one of the major AI lab companies discovering a way to break elliptic-curve cryptography via classical computing methods (the concern was catalyzed...
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Head of Digital Asset StrategyFIGR Approaches a Compelling Entry, Crypto Deleverages, But Rate Vol Looks Like It’s Starting to Roll Over
* FIGR is getting back toward levels where I think the risk/reward becomes compelling. The stock has retraced most of the move since we added it, in part due to higher rates putting downward pressure on multiples. But...
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Head of Digital Asset StrategySome Thoughts on the 4-Year Cycle, Encouraging Moves in Rate Vol and Credit Spreads Today
One year after the bull market peak, the four-year cycle is worth revisiting. I think its fundamental basis has weakened materially, as halvings now have a much smaller impact on Bitcoin’s supply dynamics, but it still matters as...
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Head of Digital Asset StrategyCFTC Progress Provides a Tailwind for Perp DEXs, HYPE's Reserve Income Buybacks Kick In, Rate Vol May Be Nearing a Peak
* At risk of sounding like a broken record, the tactical setup remains unresolved. Crypto bounced from Friday’s reversal into Sunday/Monday morning, but the majors gave back much of those gains throughout the day. I remain optimistic that...
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Head of Digital Asset StrategyBook a Meeting
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