Is MATIC ‘doomed to irrelevancy?’ What analysts have to say

MATIC, LDO, and APE were struggling to hold up their past rally gains.  Analyst believes “weaker” alts are losing to Bitcoin and stronger alts. As an experienced analyst, I have witnessed firsthand the ebb and flow of the cryptocurrency market. The recent trend has shown a clear bifurcation between strong performers and struggling altcoins, such … Read more

Someone ‘shit in the jacuzzi’ — Bitcoiners furious after testnet griefing

As an experienced analyst in the blockchain industry, I strongly condemn the actions of Jameson Lopp, who deliberately “griefed” Bitcoin’s testnet by generating a massive amount of blocks within a week. This reckless behavior disrupted the testing process for many open-source Bitcoin application developers, causing significant inconvenience and wasting their valuable time. A number of … Read more

EigenLayer users fume over restrictive airdrop, others say it’s ‘generous’

As a researcher with experience in the crypto space, I understand the excitement and anticipation that comes with potential airdrops from major protocols like Eigenlayer. However, I also recognize that such events can lead to disappointment and frustration for some users. As an analyst, I’ve noticed some strong reactions from users who felt excluded from … Read more

Ripple’s market woes: Can XRP overcome ‘zombie’ status?

XRP saw a shift in the weighted sentiment that could help the bulls gain traction The asset was undervalued but organic demand and user activity were also in decline As a researcher with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency market, I have closely monitored XRP‘s recent price action and on-chain metrics. The shift in weighted sentiment … Read more

MicroStrategy Q1 net loss hits $53.1M but Bitcoin buying spree continues

As a researcher with a background in finance and accounting, I find MicroStrategy’s Q1 2024 financial results intriguing, given the company’s significant investment in Bitcoin (BTC). The net loss of $53.1 million and digital asset impairment loss of $191.6 million can be attributed to the marked-to-market decline in the value of Bitcoin during the quarter. … Read more