Derivatives
Analysis
Stronger than expected macro data pushes US investors to short Bitcoin
The entirety of the $10 million in Bitcoin inflows we saw last week was into digital asset investment products shorting BTC.
Can crypto reach 1 billion users by 2025?
The crypto industry could reach as much as 1.2 billion people by 2025 even if it grows at the most conservative rate.
Research
The on-chain metric that could signal a bear market reversal
Given the historically different behaviors LTHs and STHs exhibit, the ratio between their realized prices can illustrate how the market dynamic is shifting.
Stablecoins
The SEC vs. Paxos: A deep dive into the implications of the lawsuit and its effects on stablecoins
The SEC's notice to Paxos to stop minting BUSD could have longstanding implications on the crypto market. CryptoSlate's new report explores the recent and potential consequences of enforcement action against Paxos.
Research
Research: Self-custody continues to grow as Bitcoin withdrawals outpace deposits
The number of exchange withdrawals surpassed the number of exchange deposits, pushing Bitcoin's illiquid supply higher. This bullish metric shows investors are planning to hodl the coins they accumulated during the winter.
Research
2022 realized cap drawdown was second worst in Bitcoin’s history
The 2022 bear market brought about the second most destructive ATH drawdown of the realized cap. Here's what it means for Bitcoin.
On-chain data shows Bitcoin is emerging from the depths of despair
CryptoSlate's latest market report dives deep into Bitcoin on-chain data suggesting that the bear market might be coming to an end.
DeFi
Is your crypto safe? Check the security of your portfolio with NGRAVE
Check the security of your crypto portfolio with NGRAVE's third annual self-audit and get the chance to win valuable prizes.
Is the crypto bottom in? On-chain says yes, macro says pain occurs after the fed pause
Is Bitcoin poised for a new low or has the bottom been set at $15,500? CryptoSlate analyzed on-chain and macro data to present both sides of the argument.
Research
Research: Bitcoin futures open interest grows ahead of FOMC meeting
Diving deeper into the futures market shows that the ongoing market volatility has the potential to turn into positive price action following the FOMC meeting.
Token unlocks: short-term volatility brings long-term growth
CryptoSlate looked at the data surrounding notable token unlocks to see how they affect the market.
Adoption
DeFi, L1s, and BTC at $30k: Industry veterans on CoinList opine on what’s in store for 2023
Around 1,000 early crypto adopters shared their predictions for 2023, showing that crypto is up for a turbulent but meaningful year.
