Crypto Market Pulse (19/06/2023)

BlackRock files for spot Bitcoin ETF. Tether USDT briefly depegged. US Federal Reserve pauses interest rate hikes.

Jun 19, 2023
Crypto Market Pulse

Chart of the Week

EigenLayer, a new staking protocol that allows Ethereum stakers to restake their ETH to secure other projects, was launched on the Ethereum mainnet last week. The protocol has been gaining traction, with liquid restaking reaching the maximum limits. Meanwhile, native restaking (via EigenPods — a smart contract that facilitates staking of the Beacon Chain layer) currently is at close to 1,600 ETH. Read more about EigenLayer and also the liquid staking landscape in our report, Liquid Staking Derivatives: Money Legos in DeFi.

Cumulative Beacon Chain ETH in EigenPods

Weekly Performance

Bitcoin (BTC) was up +2.1% while Ethereum (ETH) fell -1.0% in the past seven days. Other selected top-cap tokens mostly rose slightly.

Selected Top-Cap Tokens Price Change 19 Jun

Key categories were mostly up slightly in the past seven days.

Selected Categories Market Cap Change 19 Jun

News Highlights


Recent Research Reports

   
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Research Roundup Newsletter [May 2023]: In our latest issue of Research Roundup, we feature trending market insights in May, charts of the month, and our latest research reports exploring memes — what makes them successful, their role in crypto and Web3, and the resurgence of meme mania. The Evolution of Memes and What Makes Them Successful: What are memes, how have they evolved, and what makes them successful? We also explore the role they play in crypto and Web3, and what the future holds for memesAlpha Navigator: Quest for Alpha [May 2023]: Asset classes mostly dipped in May and crypto remains the best performer YTD. US debt ceiling dispute defused. Interest rate decisions from multiple central banks in the coming month.
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 Alpha Navigator 2
 Research Roundup Newsletter [May 2023]: In our latest issue of Research Roundup, we feature trending market insights in May, charts of the month, and our latest research reports exploring memes — what makes them successful, their role in crypto and Web3, and the resurgence of meme mania.
 The Evolution of Memes and What Makes Them Successful: What are memes, how have they evolved, and what makes them successful? We also explore the role they play in crypto and Web3, and what the future holds for memes
 Alpha Navigator: Quest for Alpha [May 2023]: Asset classes mostly dipped in May and crypto remains the best performer YTD. US debt ceiling dispute defused. Interest rate decisions from multiple central banks in the coming month.

Recent University Articles

   
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What Is Cryptocurrency?: Still wondering what cryptocurrency actually is, how it works, and how to use it? We’ve got the answers in this crypto beginner’s guide.A Short History of Bitcoin Price: The price of BTC has experienced peaks and valleys ever since it launched in 2009. Learn all about Bitcoin’s price history.How to Buy Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies: Wondering how to buy your first Bitcoin? Or cryptocurrency in general? Here’s a step-by-step guide on crypto buying for beginners.
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 What Is Cryptocurrency?: Still wondering what cryptocurrency actually is, how it works, and how to use it? We’ve got the answers in this crypto beginner’s guide.
 A Short History of Bitcoin Price: The price of BTC has experienced peaks and valleys ever since it launched in 2009. Learn all about Bitcoin’s price history.
 How to Buy Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies: Wondering how to buy your first Bitcoin? Or cryptocurrency in general? Here’s a step-by-step guide on crypto buying for beginners.

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