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January 03, 2024

“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.”



- J.P. Morgan

Howdy, investors!

While most people buy crypto because "price goes up," we're huge believers in looking at the data. With that in mind, we bring you the best blockchain analytics tools for investors today. These can change your investing game in 2024.

Messari's Ryan Selkis brings his unique perspective and opinions on crypto with his annual "Crypto Theses" report, now available to the public. At 190 pages, this is a must-read on trends and developments in crypto for 2024.

The Defiant also weighs in on 2024 blockchain predictions in a round-up style that looks at some of the projections from the top names in the crypto space.

Enthusiasm for bitcoin has been growing among institutional investors, and our final piece posits that Wall Street may be falling in love with bitcoin, thanks mainly to the highly anticipated launch of a spot bitcoin ETF.

Read on to get more investing ideas!

Top Blockchain Analytics Tools for Investors

by Danielle Greving

Blockchain analytics tools allow investors to gather and analyze various metrics across blockchain networks. They're the smart investor's secret weapon.

You can use these tools to analyze a token’s fundamentals, see the historical performance, and compare metrics between similar projects.

There is no shortage of blockchain analytics tools. Investors, particularly newcomers, often face an embarrassment of riches. Our editor-curated shortlist of the most popular analytics tools will give you a concise overview of what we like about each tool (and how we use them ourselves).

Get started using Blockchain Analytics Tools. See our favorites here >>

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New Blockchain Investor Scorecard: Toncoin (TON)

The Open Network (TON) is a decentralized internet platform initially created by Telegram. (Yes, Telegram had a token.)

Even though Telegram later withdrew due to legal disputes, the project experienced a revival under independent developers operating through the TON Foundation.

TON provides its customers fast, transparent, and secure payment services, facilitating transactions with minimal fees and third-party applications. Its super-fast processing gives TON an advantage, but is it enough to make the project a good investment?

Our analysts put TON into our industry-leading investor scorecard, giving it a 1- to 5-star rating. Premium members can download the Toncoin Investor Scorecard here.

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Crypto Theses for 2024 (Messari)

Investor takeaway: This report from Messari's Ryan Selkis highlights the key trends, people, companies, and projects to watch across the crypto landscape, with predictions for 2024. "Crypto remains inevitable," he proclaims.

While there are no guarantees, the outlook for 2024 is optimistic. As Selkis states, "A big part of succeeding in crypto (and in life) is simply surviving volatility." A must-read for investors going into 2024.

Crypto Leaders Outline Predictions For 2024 (The Defiant)

Investor takeaway: One major trend heading into 2024 is bitcoin's growing dominance, especially around its quadrennial halving event in April 2024 and expectations of a U.S. spot bitcoin ETF.

Investors should note that ETH may gain attention post-bitcoin ETF approval as well. Regulatory developments, particularly in the U.S., will be crucial for the crypto sector's growth. And experts predict more tokenization of real-world assets, as well as the intersection of blockchain and AI. Tons of investing ideas!

Why Wall Street Might Be Falling in Love With Bitcoin (NY Mag Intelligencer)

Investor takeaway: ETFs are a popular investment tool, and one focused on bitcoin would make the leading cryptocurrency more accessible to a broader range of investors, including those with traditional brokerage accounts.

It's not surprising, then, that crypto is getting more love from Wall Street as we near a potential spot bitcoin ETF. 2024 could be the year that crypto goes mainstream.

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