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Keep up with the latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, GSR looks at Solana, having cemented itself as part of crypto’s Big Three. And with the others having or on the cusp of a spot ETF, not only is it likely just a matter of time before Solana gets one too, but also the impact on SOL just might be the largest yet.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, we explore the Federal Reserve's efforts to prevent stagflation by holding interest rates steady for the rest of 2024, and what that means for cryptocurrency prices. We will also look at what institutional investors can do to mitigate risk during this period of heightened volatility.

Keep up with the latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, we share the latest crypto derivatives weekly from Block Scholes .

Keep up with the latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, GSR recaps the crypto markets for the month of May. Bitcoin and Ethereum

Even a quick look through the crypto news archives over the past couple of years will show a flurry of activity related to crypto and the Netherlands. The northern European nation is quickly establishing itself as a regional hub for crypto trading and Web3 innovation.

Keep up with the latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, we share the latest crypto derivatives weekly from Block Scholes .

Keep up with the latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, we share the latest crypto derivatives weekly from Block Scholes .

Keep up with the latest in crypto research as we share the insights from leading institutional research players. In this edition, we share what Cumberland sees in the emergence of tokenized money market funds and their potential.

As cryptocurrencies grow in adoption, institutions are increasingly looking to gain exposure to this new asset class. Beyond retail traders, entities such as hedge funds, family offices, pension funds, and asset managers are also now actively trading crypto and building digital assets into a diversified portfolio. To do so, institutions can make use of trading platforms that cater towards their specific requirements.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Institutional Research for OKX, analyzes the recent trends in crypto venture funding and explores what the data suggests about the sustainability of current cryptocurrency market valuations. Despite new all-time highs for Bitcoin, venture capital investment remains well below previous peaks. This divergence between funding activity and price appreciation raises key questions about current market valuation.

This article represents the personal views of the authors and isn't intended to provide any investment advice or solicitation to buy, sell or hold digital assets. I. Summary From the bull market of 2021 to the bear market of 2023, the cryptocurrency market has undergone significant changes. The total market value decreased from 3 trillion to 1 trillion US dollars, but the market value of stablecoins only decreased by 30%.*

Foreword Over the past decade, Bitcoin has demonstrated remarkable innovation and resilience, even during times of challenging market conditions. It has introduced groundbreaking elements to the modern monetary system, internet technology, and financial sectors, thereby establishing itself as a prominent asset in the global mainstream.

Authored by Kiwi Yao, researcher at OKX Ventures and edited by Kelvin Lam, CFA The path to a thriving Bitcoin Ecosystem in 2024 through technological innovations Executive summary OKX Ventures has published its 2024 outlook for the Bitcoin Ecosystem — an area that OKX Ventures is heavily involved in and committed to building in the future.

Are we in a crypto bull market? From using advanced technical indicators to reading complex candlestick charts , this question seems best reserved for experienced crypto traders with a deep understanding of these tools. Fortunately, while is a valuable skill, it's certainly not the only option when it comes to sensing market trends and identifying potential bull markets. Thanks to the existence of alternative, non-traditional indicators, crypto enthusiasts with an eye for detail can gain valuable insights into the market. By exploring other non-technical data points, you can start to piece together the puzzle that is the overall crypto market sentiment and form your own informed opinion about the market's trajectory.

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*By Sam Glass, Listings Manager at OKX.* Crypto is a fast-evolving industry with countless narratives floating around, each offering a unique perspective on the future possibilities of crypto. However

From banks to crypto exchanges, there's lots that can happen when you transfer money to a custodian. But if you think the job of a bank is to store your cash, you might be in for a surprise. Here's ou

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You’ll often see crypto projects talk about ‘burning’ coins, but what is the practice and why does it happen? In short, cryptocurrency burning refers to the process of permanently removing a specific number of tokens from the supply in circulation. The act of burning tokens is permanent, meaning the assets are destroyed forever.