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With both U.S. presidential candidates (especially Republican candidate Donald Trump) going out of their way to talk about future crypto policy and regulation, the intersection of politics and crypto is growing as political events increasingly influence the outlook and development of the crypto market. As such, the potential for major regulatory shifts or new narratives is high as each presidential candidate has their own unique take on where crypto is headed in the coming years. As regulators play a prominent role in determining digital asset law, knowledge of the top crypto market trends of 2024 and the next four years could be useful as the crypto industry continues to grow and evolve alongside policy implementations.

As cryptocurrencies grow in adoption, institutions are increasingly looking to gain exposure to this new asset class. Beyond retail traders, entities such as hedge funds, family offices, pension funds, and asset managers are also now actively trading crypto and building digital assets into a diversified portfolio. To do so, institutions can make use of trading platforms that cater towards their specific requirements.

Does the stock market only go up during election years? This is a common question most traders will have, especially as we approach the 2024 U.S. elections. While there have been cases of significant market gains in election years, historical data shows a more nuanced picture, as factors like political uncertainty, policy shifts, and economic stimuli are thrown into consideration.

The 2024 U.S. Presidential election will conclude during November 2024, and as candidates Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris campaign across the nation, crypto has been a topic of discussion for both. That won't be surprising to many given the industry's continued march into mainstream consciousness and its disruption of financial conventions, making it a talking point that's tough to ignore.

This edition's Top of Mind with 10x Research explores the institutional embrace of Bitcoin, marking a new era in wealth management. We examine Bitcoin's journey from niche asset to portfolio cornerstone, analyzing the impact of influential endorsements, generational wealth shifts, and the landmark launch of Bitcoin Spot ETFs.

This edition's Top of Mind with 10x Research examines Bitcoin's growing political influence and its performance across U.S. presidencies. We take a look at Bitcoin's strong pre-election year trends, the 2024 election's potential impact, and how rising prices are turning skeptics into advocates.

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.

Keep up with the latest in crypto research as we share the insights from leading institutional research players. In this edition, we share what Cumberland sees in the markets with the potential Ethereum ETF approval.

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.

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.

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.

Are we in a crypto bull market? From using advanced technical indicators to reading complex candlestick charts , this question seems best reserved for experienced crypto traders with a deep understanding of these tools. Fortunately, while is a valuable skill, it's certainly not the only option when it comes to sensing market trends and identifying potential bull markets. Thanks to the existence of alternative, non-traditional indicators, crypto enthusiasts with an eye for detail can gain valuable insights into the market. By exploring other non-technical data points, you can start to piece together the puzzle that is the overall crypto market sentiment and form your own informed opinion about the market's trajectory.

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 latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, we share the latest crypto derivatives weekly from Block Scholes .

Welcome to our Institutional Top of Mind with 10x Research , with our Macro Shifts series examining the forces reshaping the crypto landscape in 2025. Each analysis offers institutional investors a data-driven perspective on the regulatory environment, political influences, market infrastructure development, and macroeconomic drivers that matter most. Join us as we analyze these macro shifts through an institutional lens, providing deeper insights for sophisticated market participants navigating this rapidly evolving space.

Keep up with the latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, we share the latest crypto derivatives weekly from Block Scholes .

Welcome back to our Institutional Top of Mind with 10x Research , with the kick-off of our Macro Shifts series examining the forces reshaping the crypto landscape in 2025. Each analysis offers institutional investors a data-driven perspective on the regulatory environment, political influences, market infrastructure development, and macroeconomic drivers that matter most. Join us as we analyze these macro shifts through an institutional lens, providing deeper insights for sophisticated market participants navigating this rapidly evolving space.

Keep up with the latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, we share the latest crypto derivatives weekly from Block Scholes .

Welcome to our Institutional Top of Mind with 10x Research , with our Macro Shifts series examining the forces reshaping the crypto landscape in 2025. Each analysis offers institutional investors a data-driven perspective on the regulatory environment, political influences, market infrastructure development, and macroeconomic drivers that matter most. Join us as we analyze these macro shifts through an institutional lens, providing deeper insights for sophisticated market participants navigating this rapidly evolving space.

Keep up with the latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, we share the latest crypto derivatives weekly from Block Scholes .

Keep up with the latest in crypto research as we share the insights from leading institutional research players. In this edition, we share what Cumberland sees in the markets with Bitcoin breaking $100K as ETH surges 36%, signaling a potential return to 2021-style high-beta market dynamics while stablecoin infrastructure expands amid Meta and Stripe announcements.

Keep up with the latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, we share the latest crypto derivatives weekly from Block Scholes .

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.

Keep up with the latest in crypto market commentary as we share the insights from our institutional research partners. In this edition, we share the latest crypto derivatives weekly from Block Scholes .