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Presto Research - Valuing Bitcoin: MVRV as a Lens, Not a Crystal Ball
Keep up with the latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, Presto Research delves into how Bitcoin's MVRV ratio(Market Value to Realized Value) could be used as an analytical lens rather than a predictive tool, with evolving network dynamics such as declining on-chain volume and increasing institutional adoption.
Apr 30, 2025
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Institutional top of mind | #5
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. This week, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at one top-of-mind issue in this installment: how these three key market drivers present a compelling opportunity for crypto assets in Q4.
Apr 25, 2024

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Download OKX Institutional Basis Trading Report
Unlock the secrets of Basis Trading We are pleased to present this inaugural Basis Trading report, which delves into the the trading ideas and insights on cryptocurrency Basis Trading market. Basis trading has long been favored by institutional crypto traders due to its potential for arbitrage opportunities, which allows traders to exploit price differentials, utilize leverage, and hedge their exposure effectively. Meanwhile, the dynamics of basis movement and market structure also provide valuable insights into market trends and offer some attractive trading opportunities.
Apr 24, 2024
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Institutional top of mind | #15
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Institutional Research for OKX, analyzes the recent market drivers and seeks to understand the drivers behind the recent crypto market weakness. Despite the prevailing uncertainties, alternative trading approaches present opportunities to generate yield in this environment.
Apr 24, 2024

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OKX Liquid Marketplace Outperforms in September, Hits All-Time High $1.54 Billion in Monthly Futures Spreads Volume
Dubai, the UAE, October 18, 2023 - OKX , a leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, today announced that futures spreads trading volumes on its Liquid Marketplace , a spot OTC, futures spreads and options liquidity network, reached a record monthly high of US$1.54 billion in September 2023. This achievement represents 62%* of the institutional market share for futures spreads for the month.
Apr 25, 2024

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OKX Nitro Spreads Market Analysis: Bitcoin Delivered 98% of 1H 2023 Returns on Eight Trading Days, More BTC Volatility Expected
__Dubai, the UAE, 11 Aug, 2023__ -- [OKX](/), a leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, today announced the first report in its series of institutional market analysis entitled '*[How OKX
Apr 25, 2024

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We Published a Report Exploring Drivers of Near 30% ETH and BTC Annualized Basis in March 2024, Highlighting Client Insights into Basis Trading Strategies
We're happy to announce that we've published our inaugural ' Institutional Basis Trading Report .' The report analyzes the institutional basis trading landscape and strategies, as well as drivers behind the nearly 30% Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) annualized basis observed towards the end of March 2024.
Apr 25, 2024

Bitcoin
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Institutional top of mind | #6
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, sheds light on a pressing concern: the recent geopolitical conflict triggering a "flight to safety" among traders, thereby potentially fueling a rally in Bitcoin.
Apr 25, 2024

Altcoin
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Institutional top of mind | #8
Are we heading into Altcoin season? Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at various market indicators and the overall market environment to assess the likelihood of an altcoin season on the horizon. Additionally, we explore key considerations that can guide participation in this potential altcoin rally.
Apr 25, 2024

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Institutional top of mind | #10
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to investors in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, shares his three predictions for the Institutional crypto market in 2024. Alongside unveiling these predictions, he'll also explain why these trends hold significant importance for institutions currently positioned in crypto space.
Apr 25, 2024

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Institutional top of mind | #11
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, explores the profound market impact resulting from the recent launches of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US. He analyzes the dynamic interplay between supply and demand and the consequential changes in market structure. Additionally, he highlights potential trading opportunities that institutional traders can seize following this significant market event.
Apr 25, 2024

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Institutional top of mind | #13
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, wishes every reader a prosperous Chinese New Year as we enter the Year of the "loong." With the recent market rally and consolidation, and the upcoming Bitcoin halving event, we present three key indicators and observations, all starting with the word "long," symbolizing our celebration.
Apr 25, 2024

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Institutional top of mind | #14
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, delved into one of the recent trending topics in the financial market: Bitcoin reached a new all-time high. He analyzes the major distinctions between the all-time highs observed in 2020 and 2024, aiming to analyze the implications these differences hold for the future trajectory of Bitcoin and market dynamics.
Apr 25, 2024

Ventures
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Institutional Top-of-Mind #16
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Institutional Research for OKX, analyzes the recent trends in crypto venture funding and explores what the data suggests about the sustainability of current cryptocurrency market valuations. Despite new all-time highs for Bitcoin, venture capital investment remains well below previous peaks. This divergence between funding activity and price appreciation raises key questions about current market valuation.
May 15, 2024

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Our Partnership with Hidden Road to Offer Prime Brokerage Clients Access to Deep Liquidity and Streamlined Execution of Complex Trades
Today, we're happy to announce our strategic partnership with Hidden Road Partners (Hidden Road), the global credit network for institutions. This partnership aims to offer a turn-key experience for Hidden Road's clients, enabling them to execute advanced trading strategies and facilitate delta rolls more efficiently.
May 20, 2024
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We've Launched the Industry's First 'Hybrid Spreads' Orderbooks for Cross-Currency Arbitrage Trading, Tailored for Market-Neutral Funds
Today, we're happy to announce the launch of our 'Hybrid Spreads' orderbooks, which enable professional traders and asset managers to execute spread trades between legs of different margin currencies from a single orderbook with zero leg risk and margin efficiencies gained from a delta-hedged atomic execution.
Jun 4, 2024

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Institutional Top-of-Mind #17
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, we explore the Federal Reserve's efforts to prevent stagflation by holding interest rates steady for the rest of 2024, and what that means for cryptocurrency prices. We will also look at what institutional investors can do to mitigate risk during this period of heightened volatility.
Jun 25, 2024
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Institutional Top of Mind by 10x Research
In this inaugural edition of our Institutional Top of Mind with 10x Research , we delve into the critical role of flows and liquidity in the crypto market, highlighting recent trends in stablecoin volumes and Bitcoin futures activity.
Jul 9, 2024

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We've Achieved SOC 1 Type 2 Compliance for Institutional Client Data and Asset Protection
We're happy to announce that we have successfully achieved System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 Type 2 compliance, confirming that we meet the highest global standards for protecting institutional clients' data and assets.
Jul 22, 2024

Research
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Analysis of Upcoming Cryptocurrency Payouts and Market Implications
This edition's Top of Mind has 10x Research analyzing upcoming major cryptocurrency payouts from Mt. Gox, Genesis Global, and FTX, and their potential market implications, providing a roadmap of anticipated market flows through the end of 2024.
Jul 23, 2024

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Halving Event Spurs HODL Trend Among Large Bitcoin Miners, Easing Market Sell Pressure
This edition's Top of Mind with 10x Research covers how the recent Bitcoin halving may have mitigated the typical post-launch sell-off, the shift towards a HODL strategy among large Bitcoin miners, and the positive impact on Bitcoin's price due to reduced supply pressure.
Aug 6, 2024
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