Cryptocurrency analyst, Saxo Bank
Summary: The cryptocurrency market is developing extremely rapidly as technologies, processes and regulations multiply at speed. In such a hectic environment it can be difficult to stay informed, so here's the lowdown on our favourite sources.
The cryptocurrency market is in a significantly different position than it was last year. Despite the market downturn, entrepreneurs and developers are still building the next wave of blockchains and applications. It is important that investors use this relatively quiet time in the markets as an opportunity to increase their cryptocurrency knowledge. We provide some of our favorite cryptocurrency data sources which we follow to stay up to date with the latest information. It is a good starting point for the crypto market enthusiast.
Ranking sites
The ranking sites below provide information on specific cryptocurrencies, such as market cap, circulating supply, and volume. They serve as a good starting point to explore the market of digital assets.
Coinmarketcap is arguably the most popular website from cryptocurrency rankings, in fact when the website dropped Korean exchanges from its calculation, it led to a sell-off in Bitcoin. The site offers simple charts and access to historical data. Also, it offers a ranking of exchanges by volume. Perfect for the crypto beginner. The website supports multiple fiat currencies.
AI: The good, the bad, and the bubble
While a deep recession may not be iminent thanks to central bank policy, interest rates will have to stay high for longer, and this will be accompanied by volatility risk from the unwinding of bubbles, especially within AI.
Steen Jakobsen,
Chief Investment Officer
The emergence of advanced AI systems is by far the most surprising event this year, turning everything upside down, while risks and benefits are debated. AI will also become an arms race between the US and China.
Peter Garnry,
Head of Equity Strategy
As China navigates global fragmentation, its cycle of technology application, productivity enhancement, and growth is threatened by US breakthroughs in generative AI, limited computing power, and geopolitical tensions.
Redmond Wong,
Market Strategist
Japan’s expertise in semiconductors and robotic integration could be the foundation of AI dominance. Combining two of this year's themes, Japanese equities and artificial intelligence, brings a wave of opportunities.
Charu Chanana,
Market Strategist
The AI fever has turned the technology into a darling, pushing crypto further into no-man’s-land. There are striking similarities between AI and crypto, and if these are to come full circle, AI won't be spared for bubbles.
Mads Eberhardt,
Cryptocurrency Analyst
Stocks related to artificial intelligence (AI) have appeared on investors' radars. Expectations are high, but it may be necessary to consider how to get exposure to AI in a diversified way.
Hans Oudshoorn,
Trainer Academy
The USD is on its back foot as markets celebrate an eventual Fed rate peak and steady long US yields. The stakes are even higher for the Japanese yen if longer major sovereign yield curves have to price in economic acceleration.
John J. Hardy,
Head of FX Strategy
While commodities, broadly speaking, have faced some tough months, a partial reversal during June could signal that the asset class is getting back on its feet with energy holding up and precious metals with upside potential.
Ole S. Hansen,
Head of Commodity Strategy
As inflation remains high central banks face hard decisions about whether they should keep hiking interest rates or stop. Meanwhile, the rise of AI creates bubble-like conditions that only make the decision harder.
Althea Spinozzi,
Senior Fixed Income Strategist
