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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.

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.

Foreword Over the past decade, Bitcoin has demonstrated remarkable innovation and resilience, even during times of challenging market conditions. It has introduced groundbreaking elements to the modern monetary system, internet technology, and financial sectors, thereby establishing itself as a prominent asset in the global mainstream.

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, delves into the Bitcoin ecosystem and its latest developments. He elaborates on why the Bitcoin ecosystem may have been overlooked and why it matters to institutions. Additionally, he shares key metrics to track the Bitcoin ecosystem and highlights key development trends to watch in 2024.

Authored by Kiwi Yao, researcher at OKX Ventures and edited by Kelvin Lam, CFA The path to a thriving Bitcoin Ecosystem in 2024 through technological innovations Executive summary OKX Ventures has published its 2024 outlook for the Bitcoin Ecosystem — an area that OKX Ventures is heavily involved in and committed to building in the future.

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.

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.

This article represents the personal views of the authors and isn't intended to provide any investment advice or solicitation to buy, sell or hold digital assets. I. Summary From the bull market of 2021 to the bear market of 2023, the cryptocurrency market has undergone significant changes. The total market value decreased from 3 trillion to 1 trillion US dollars, but the market value of stablecoins only decreased by 30%.*

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 a recent collaboration between OKX, CoinShares & Komainu marks a significant advancement in institutional crypto trading.

Authored by Kiwi Yao, researcher @OKX Ventures and repurposed by Kelvin Lam, CFA This is the second part of the Ton Ecosystem and Industry Analysis Report . First part of the report: A Deep Dive into the TON (The Open Network) Ecosystem

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.

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, delves into the underlying factors and implications of October's market rally. We also discover the driving forces behind this surge and gain insights into the potential obstacles hindering institutional entry into the crypto space.

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.

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.

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: the fallout (or lack thereof) from the court-approved FTX asset liquidation plan and three highlights from Token 2049 in Singapore.

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 the tightening of the US money supply continues to hamper liquidity in the digital assets space.

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 two top-of-mind issues in this installment: How traders should think about their exposure in digital assets after the recent US downgrade, and what the surge in trading volume for altcoins signals for the greater cryptocurrency market.

We all know the digital assets markets move fast and it can be challenging to keep up with all the movements and news impacting the institutional space. Our institutional team shares their top-of-mind digest in an easy to read TL;DR format, so you can stay informed on the big picture. Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at two top-of-mind issues in this installment: What Curve Finance's recent exploit means for the DeFi Space, and why an uptick in volatility could be happening soon.

This is the first part in OKX's research series on Nitro Spreads, which enables institutional investors to implement a variety of basis trading strategies with dedicated spread order book liquidity for both legs of a transaction.

Authored by Kiwi Yao, researcher @OKX Ventures and repurposed by Kelvin Lam, CFA TON ecosystem and industry analysis report Introduction In 2018, Telegram introduced TON (The Open Network), emerging as one of the prominent Layer-1 solutions in the cryptocurrency space. With its native token $TON currently holding a significant position in market capitalization, driven by user engagement and a thriving ecosystem, TON has garnered substantial attention. OKX Ventures has conducted extensive research on the TON network, delving into its intricacies and identifying key areas for future growth within the ecosystem.

Summary Cycles and narratives have always been central topics in the global crypto market. Historically, the industry has often used Bitcoin halving events as reference points to perceive cycles and explore major narrative trends. However, with the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, the crypto market is becoming increasingly intertwined with the global financial market, introducing more variables that affect its trajectory.

At OKX, our focus is to offer our institutional clients more transparency and more control over their funds, while balancing capital efficiency, cost, and security. Together with clients and industry stakeholders, we're expanding our custody solutions to better serve the needs of institutions.

Welcome to our monthly OKX Institutions recap, going over our latest product launches and metrics. You'll see, on both fronts, the year has started on a roll for us. Let's dive in. In summary --------