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CMI brochure

Andy Baehr

Why bitcoin investors are looking for a 'surprise'

Jodie Gunzberg

How Decentralized Threads Build Web3

CoinDesk Indices

XBX: The Bitcoin Price Index

Computing Sector White Paper

Bitcoin Trend Indicator Brochure

Ether Trend Indicator Factsheet

Trend Indicator Methodology

CESR

Bitcoin Trend Indicator Factsheet

Crypto tokens rise as SEC leadership changes 

How Decentralization Cultivates Community

Culture & Entertainment White Paper

The Pace of Institutional Adoption of Digital Assets

Todd Groth

Why Momentum Trading Works In Crypto

Opening The World Of Transactions

Currency Sector White Paper

Why the momentum driving bitcoin adoption is just getting started

Reza Akhlaghi

DeFi Sector White Paper

Diving Into DeFi to Navigate the New Wave of Finance

Offerings Line-up Card

Adding Value To Real World Documents With Validation

Digitization White Paper

What Is So Smart About Smart Contract Platforms?

Smart Contract Platform White Paper

Stablecoin Sector White Paper

Factsheet: Bitcoin Trend Indicator Futures Index 

DACS brochure

CoinDesk 20 Factsheet

Digital Opportunities Group, Institutions Moving into Crypto

FinTech.TV, Crypto Price Action

NASDAQ TradeTalks, Bitcoin & Investor Diversification

CNBC Crypto World, Digital Assets & Institutional Adoption

Fintech.TV, Nvidia's Earnings Impact

Schwab Network, Is Bitcoin Recession Proof?

CNBC Crypto World, Markets Update

Kim Greenberg

An interview with John Stec, Head of National Accounts, Global X ETFs.

Bitcoin 2.0: What’s Next Following the Spot Approval?

CNBC Squawk Box, Crypto’s Volatility

One-on-One with Alana Ackerson on Blockchain and More

Entrepreneurial Insights

An interview with Michael Nadeau, founder of the DeFi Report - who pivoted from traditional finance to starting a decentralized finance (DeFi) firm - and is incredibly bullish on Ethereum.

Think Beyond Bitcoin: Ethereum’s Use Cases and Latest Technology

Bitcoin halvings have generally been good for the network. But price increases have decreased over time, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.

How the ‘Halving’ Could Impact Bitcoin

Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices.

Vibe Check: Momentum Building: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth

Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices

Vibe Check: Coiling the Spring: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth

Vibe Check: The Bullish Bounce Back: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth

Vibe Check: Ether Finds Support: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth

Vibe Check: The Sell-Off Continues: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth

The rise of bitcoin and ethereum, and more favorable macro conditions, could be good news for altcoins this year, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.

Bitcoin and Ethereum to Lead Altcoins Higher in 2024

CoinDesk 20 Q&A

With a spotlight on bitcoin and other digital assets, a looming U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval and rising client interest, it may be time to start considering adoption for your practice. We understand that there is much to learn. We've got you covered if you haven't started learning about crypto.

Crypto for Advisors: Digital Assets in 2024

With the expected launch of a spot bitcoin ETFs in Q1 of 2024, broader crypto is coming of age, says CoinDesk Indices head of research, Todd Groth.

Crypto Market Outlook 2024: ETFs Offer Tailwinds for Other Digital Assets

An Informative Q&A with Jason Hall, CEO of Methodic Capital

Ethereum Staking and Investor Adoption

An Interview with Allan Gulley, Head of Product of Index Coop

How Index Coop is Capitalizing on ETH's Price Momentum

Historical data helps us understand what to expect as crypto markets once again head upwards, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.

Bitcoin Has Gifts This Holiday Season

The metric helps investors and users to understand whether a blockchain is going to merely survive, or thrive, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices

Why On-Chain Transaction Is the Key Blockchain Indicator

Ethereum’s integrated staking rate is now part of the investment case for ether. Understanding and measuring it is key to driving innovation and acceptance of ETH-based financial products.

Why an Ether Staking Rate Will Increase Crypto Adoption

Crypto markets have specific characteristics that align with a strategy of riding momentum in price movements, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.

It’s a bit more complicated than comparing Treasury yields and staking rates.

Are Rising Yields Putting the Squeeze on DeFi?

Andy Baehr, managing director of CoinDesk Indices, discusses scenarios that could be the drivers of mass adoption in crypto.

Crypto for Advisors: What Will Trigger Crypto Mass Adoption?

Lessons for TradFi and DeFi from some toppled LEGO.

The Death of Compromise, and a Way Forward for Crypto

The CoinDesk Market Index fell 11% overall as we saw increased bifurcation between established majors (Bitcoin and Ether) and all other digital asset protocols and projects, writes Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.

Digital Asset Recap Q3 2023: Bitcoin and Ether Outperform Wider Market Amid Regulatory Pressure and the Promise of ETFs

Gold ETFs dramatically shook up markets. A spot bitcoin ETF could do the same.

A Bitcoin ETF Has Golden Parallels From History

U.S. interest rates are back on the rise, but digital assets appear to be unaffected.

Crypto’s Interest in Rates

It’s no surprise a BTC-backing candidate just won a primary election in Argentina.

Bitcoin Dreams Are Coming True in Argentina and Turkey

Perceptions of token issuance by projects have changed dramatically during the crypto winter.

Why Crypto Investors Should Care About Tokenomics: Crypto Long & Short

Bitcoin looks more stable than long-term U.S. Treasuries, which means it’s a boring time for crypto but an exciting time in the bond market.

A Wild Month for Treasuries Is Slow Going for Crypto: Crypto Long & Short

Tracy Stephens

The CoinDesk Computing Index (CPU) contains projects that aim to decentralize the sharing, storing, and transmission of data. CPU is part of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) family of indices.

Is the Computing Sector Surfing the AI Surge?

Hedgehog tracks market indexes from CoinDesk Indices. Hedgehog’s automated investing platform features digital asset sectors from CoinDesk Indices select sectors.

Hedgehog Teams Up with CoinDesk Indices to Bring Crypto Sector Exposure to Automated Investing

While the SEC started approving crypto ETF products, major crypto exchanges were sued by regulators.

CoinDesk Market Index Q2 Review: Quiet Appreciation, Regulatory Uncertainty

If you have a long view, crypto markets are more influenced by macro forces than things like regulatory moves or on-chain activity.

It’s OK to Think of Crypto as a Macro Market

Positioning and expectations explain why the Binance case drove prices down but markets rebounded after Coinbase.

A Crypto Lesson From George Soros Amid Binance and Coinbase Accusations

The growing market capitalization of metaverse tokens and the economic potential of Web3 have led investors to seek Web3 financial products including metaverse ETF and metaverse index.

Metaverse and its Inroad into Financial Markets

Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices shares some thoughts on how macro analysis works in crypto.

Seeing the Macro Forest for the Token Trees

Q&A with Onramp Invest on Delivering Leading Crypto Indices

Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices quizzes ChatGPT about crypto and then explores how that might factor into an investment opinion.

What ChatGPT Thinks About Digital Assets

Q&A with Luno on Offering Crypto Investment Bundle in South Africa

Bitcoin posts its best quarterly performance in two years, and the CMI's Computing and Currency sectors see the most growth.

First-Quarter Performance Recap: CoinDesk Market Index Up 58%, BTC Gains Amid Banking Crisis

The Digital Asset Classification Standard (DACS) Brochure

The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) Family Brochure

Index and Data Offerings Lineup Card

Max Good

Fan Tokens: A Bet on Your Favorite Soccer Team?

Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices wades into one of traditional finance’s biggest numbers: $7 trillion.

Crypto Rails Should Bring Efficiency Gains to the $7T-a-Day TradFi FX Market

Nick Baker

They’re the overflow rooms for the bustling Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems.

Crypto Long & Short: Why Layer 2 Protocols Matter

The Evolution of DeFi and the Emergence of DeFi Derivatives

Lyons Wealth Management has launched its first digital asset offering, self-directed accounts that track the CoinDesk Large Cap Select Index (DLCS).

Award-Winning Wealth Advisor Confident about Clients Investing in Crypto

Glenn Williams

This much talked about technical indicator has value, yet doesn’t tell the whole story.

Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin's 'Golden Cross' Explained

DeFi derivatives are securitized smart contracts hosted on the blockchain that give their owners exposure to an asset’s value and ability to hedge without owning the asset.

Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin's Hedge Potential

Crypto and other assets are going their own way in 2023, with the bitcoin/Nasdaq (QQQ) correlation down to levels last seen in 2021.

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