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How secondary factors shape cryptocurrencies’ worth

How secondary factors shape cryptocurrencies’ worth
The more secure a smart contract platform is, the likelier it is to capture market share. This is a secondary driver of value for a protocol and its cryptocurrency that can have a significant, but...
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Crypto market outlook H2

Crypto Market H2 Outlook
Leading institutions move into crypto Starting in 2020, the crypto market witnessed a wave of institutional interest, and the expected institutional flows were a key driver of the 2021 bull market....
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We break down the methodology used to determine the value of cryptocurrencies.

Decoding cryptocurrency valuation: Uncovering Bitcoin’s true value through methodical analysis
Peer into the depths of Bitcoin’s valuation maze. In this article, we employ the methodology to assess its worth as a currency and store-of-value, uncovering the crucial factors that unveil the...
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Exploring currency worth: Cryptocurrencies vs. fiat currencies

Exploring currency value: Cryptocurrencies versus fiat currencies
Cryptocurrencies get value from actual use through blockchain activities, while fiat currencies lose value with time due to inflation. We dive into these currency worlds to see how they shape our...
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Neglecting the demand side in Bitcoin valuation is an unreasonable approach.

Beyond the surface: Exploring valuation techniques for cryptocurrencies
In this excerpt of Sygnum’s research report Valuing crypto assets, we explore methodologies and other factors driving the accurate valuation of cryptocurrencies. This article is part of...
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There is little consensus so far about how to value cryptocurrencies.

6 reasons why it is hard to value cryptocurrencies
From decentralised ecosystems and diverse tokens to limited data and constant experimentation. Katalin Tischhauser, Head of Research at Sygnum, gives six reasons why valuing cryptocurrencies is like...
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Sector snapshot Q2

Q2 2023 crypto market sector snapshot
This is our Q2 2023 crypto market sector snapshot, a report from our Sygnum investment research.  The second quarter brought remarkable growth and performance in the blockchain and crypto space....
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Sector valuation - engagement

How high community engagement translates into project growth
Assessing the fair value of tokens involves modelling how projects capture values. In this excerpt of Sygnum’s research report Valuing crypto assets, we explore how high community engagement with a...
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Sector valuation report - Mature

6-step strategy to assess crypto growth: Finding sector trends in innovation cycle
Valuing crypto assets relies on accurately forecasting growth, and monitoring project specific data is crucial to this. We have identified five essential project-specific information and data to...
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Valuation report - Onchain

Unlocking growth forecasts: 5 key data points to track for valuing crypto assets
Valuing crypto assets relies on accurately forecasting growth, and monitoring project specific data is crucial to this. We have identified five essential project-specific information and data to...
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Valuation report - understanding

How to forecast crypto growth: 3 key pillars of addressable markets
Valuing crypto assets relies on accurately forecasting growth, and understanding the market size is crucial for this. In this regard, we have identified three key pillars of addressable markets that...
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Valuing crypto assets

Sygnum report – Valuing crypto assets
Sygnum has published its “Valuing crypto assets” report, our latest Sygnum investment research report. This report aims to enhance the understanding of how crypto assets generate...
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Crypto market oulook 2023

Q1 2023 crypto market sector snapshot
This is our Q1 2023 crypto market sector snapshot, a report from our Sygnum investment research.  The crypto sector experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2023, with Layer 2...
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Crypto market outlook blog post

Outlook for blockchain protocols: Key themes to dominate in 2023
The Ethereum Merge upgrade and the success of Layer-2 solutions were the highlights of last year in the blockchain protocol space. Our Head of Investment Research, Katalin Tischhauser, has identified...
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Sygnum crypto market update

Crypto market outlook 2023
Sygnum has published its crypto market outlook 2023 report, the latest report from our Sygnum investment research. This report analyses 2022 developments and provides insights for key sectors and...
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Crypto sector indices research report

Crypto sector indices research report
In today’s crypto market, sector selection matters! Sygnum’s crypto sector indices tracks the performance of 21,000 individual crypto protocols and uses a rules-based system to filter and...
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Cryptocurrencies: better money report. Simple principles to consider what qualities make one type of money better than other.

Cryptocurrencies: better money?
Simple principles to consider: what qualities make one type of money better than other. ​​Fiat currencies around the world are losing their purchasing power rapidly. Despite the relative strength...
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Sygnum report - Valuing crypto assets

Crypto Market Update Q4
In our Crypto market update: From “Flight-to-quality” to “Flight-to-growth” report, we analyse the current bear market in crypto, its key sector and segments and provide an...
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