Despite being described as a medium of exchange, cryptocurrencies do not have the typical attributes of a medium of exchange. Consequently, cryptocurrencies are more appropriately described as crypto assets. A common investment attribute shared by the more than 2,500 crypto assets is that they are highly volatile. An i…
Study reveals jumps in crypto markets predict future prices.
problem Understanding jumps in high frequency digital asset markets.
method High frequency crypto data analysis, econometric modeling.
result Intra-day jumps significantly influence end of day returns.
Estimates crypto risk premia using hidden factors and finds significant integration with traditional markets.
problem Estimating risk premia in cryptocurrency returns.
method Giglio-Xiu (2021) three-pass approach, controlling for latent factors and non-tradable state variables.
result Latent factors significantly impact crypto returns, highlighting the importance of controlling for unobserved risks.
Study examines how crypto arbitrage affects XRP price and network correlation.
problem Impact of crypto arbitrage on XRP price and network correlation.
method Examined XRP price fluctuations and correlation tensor spectra of transaction networks across crypto exchanges.
result Arbitrage opportunities across crypto exchanges anti-correlate with XRP price during bubble periods.
New framework detects crypto wash trading using liquidity measures.
problem Detecting and monitoring wash trading in crypto assets.
method Developed a new framework to detect wash trading through real-time liquidity fluctuation measures.
result Joint elevation in liquidity jump and diffusion indicates wash trading in crypto assets.
We explore inverse and quanto inverse crypto options, their pricing, and applications.
problem Market incompleteness in crypto options trading.
method Comparison of direct and inverse options, and introduction of currency-protected 'quanto' options.
result Pricing and hedging characteristics of inverse and quanto inverse options in a Black-Scholes framework.
Study models crypto markets using multi-agent reinforcement learning.
problem Emulating crypto market dynamics and behaviors.
method Multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) with RL techniques.
result Model accurately emulates crypto market microstructure and behaviors.
The year 2017 saw the rise and fall of the crypto-currency market, followed by high variability in the price of all crypto-currencies. In this work, we study the abrupt transition in crypto-currency residuals, which is associated with the critical transition (the phenomenon of critical slowing down) or the stochastic t…
Study finds strong link between crypto narratives and prices.
problem Understanding the impact of crypto narratives on prices.
method Topic modeling of Twitter data combined with sentiment analysis.
result Strong correlation between narratives and crypto prices.
Ethereum trends analyzed through blockchain transactions and Google searches.
problem Identifying market manipulation in crypto prices.
method Big data analysis of Ethereum transactions, smart contracts, and search volumes.
result Big players manipulate crypto markets after price drops.
Quantum crypto-economics models price risks in blockchain technology.
problem Quantum technology's potential to undermine blockchain security.
method Building financial models to price quantum risk in blockchain scenarios.
result Quantum crypto-economics models can assess and price quantum risks in blockchain.
Study examines crypto-backed stable derivatives in DeFi, focusing on DAI.
problem Stability of crypto-backed stablecoins in DeFi.
method Introduced a belief parameter to simulate DAI, proposed a mathematical model, analyzed risk factors.
result Belief parameter improves simulation of DAI price stability.
Blockchain technology and, in particular, blockchain-based cryptocurrencies offer us information that has never been seen before in the financial world. In contrast to fiat currencies, all transactions of crypto-currencies and crypto-tokens are permanently recorded on distributed ledgers and are publicly available. As …
This study links blockchain design to cryptos' distributional characteristics.
problem Understanding the relationship between blockchain design and cryptos' distributional characteristics.
method Used spectral clustering to cluster cryptos based on their blockchain mechanisms and operational features.
result Clusters of cryptos share similar blockchain mechanisms, supporting the hypothesis.
Study finds TVL doesn't predict cryptocurrency returns.
problem Assumption of TVL predicting returns in crypto markets.
method Examined TVL-sorted portfolios against crypto market returns, using various TVL measures.
result TVL-sorted portfolios' returns are linear functions of crypto market returns, replicable with standard tools.
ChatGPT launch boosted AI-related crypto assets by 10.7% to 15.6%.
problem Investor perception of AI assets after ChatGPT launch.
method Synthetic difference-in-difference methodology.
result AI-related crypto assets experienced significant returns after ChatGPT launch.
Perpetual futures offer leverage without maturity, with prices influenced by funding rates.
problem Understanding and pricing perpetual futures with funding rates.
method Derive no-arbitrage prices and bounds in markets with trading costs. Empirically analyze deviations and Sharpe ratios of implied arbitrage strategies.
result Implied arbitrage strategies in crypto markets yield high Sharpe ratios, indicating significant pricing inefficiencies.
Study reveals strong price correlations between major and alt-coins.
problem Unclear tight relations between cryptocoins trading prices.
method Investigated coin-price correlation trends over two years.
result Strong correlation patterns between main and alt-coins.
Cryptocurrencies are ranked for efficiency using a new Complexity-Entropy Plane.
problem Evaluating the efficiency of cryptocurrencies using traditional financial metrics.
method Developed a Binary Complexity-Entropy Plane (BiCEP) to analyze daily price fluctuations of major cryptocurrencies.
result Only Shiba Inu (SHIB) is significantly inefficient, while most cryptocurrencies operate in close-to-efficient conditions.
Network-based strategy for optimal cryptocurrency portfolios identified.
problem Challenges in predicting cryptocurrency prices in a volatile market.
method Network methods to identify decorrelated cryptocurrencies, Markowitz Portfolio Theory.
result Network-based portfolios outperform benchmarks with high expected returns.
The paper develops a new framework for pricing and hedging liquidity in crypto markets.
problem Arbitrage and risk management in crypto market making.
method Developed a new mathematical framework using a coordinate system defined by price and intrinsic liquidity.
result Established a linear dependence of asset reserves and value functions on intrinsic liquidity, facilitating arbitrage-free pricing and delta hedging.
This paper develops a new framework to assess crypto portfolio risk using simulation methods.
problem Traditional financial risk models fail to capture crypto market characteristics like volatility and contagion.
method The framework integrates four components: volatility stress testing, hedging, contagion modeling, and Monte Carlo simulation.
result The framework robustly assesses crypto portfolio risk and is validated with real data.
Understanding how funding and 4H context regulate crypto markets.
problem Analyzing the chaotic appearance of financial markets.
method Observing interactions between market context and capital conditions in the 4H timeframe.
result Ranges in crypto markets are strategic positioning by informed participants, not indecision.
Develops a dynamic latent-factor model for high-dimensional asset characteristics.
problem Estimating asset pricing tests with high-dimensional data.
method Dynamic latent-factor model with Double Selection Lasso regularization.
result The inflation-mimicking portfolio in the crypto asset class has positive risk compensation.
Study confirms complex crypto market dynamics via non-linear potentials.
problem Linear models fail to capture complex financial market dynamics.
method Analyzed high-frequency crypto currency data to confirm non-linear drift and potential functions.
result Markets exhibit either single-well or double-well potentials, indicating varying levels of uncertainty or stress.
Cryptocurrency prices predicted using LSTM, SVM, and polynomial regression.
problem Uncertainty in crypto coin values.
method Long Short Term Memory, Support Vector Machine, Polynomial Regression models.
result Support Vector Machine with linear kernel had the smallest mean square error.
New model prices crypto options by clustering market regimes and using implied volatility.
problem Inaccurate option pricing for volatile crypto markets.
method Time-regime clustering with Implied Stochastic Volatility Model (ISVM).
result MR-ISVM overcomes complexity and adapts to market dynamics.
Algorithm recommends trades based on crypto asset prices and market conditions.
problem Optimizing trades in volatile crypto markets to minimize gas fees and slippage.
method Cascading Waterfall Round Robin Mechanism considering gas fees and slippage.
result Algorithmic approach reduces market noise and ensures sound trade execution.
Enhances crypto-asset AMM with deep learning for better liquidity and efficiency.
problem Reduced slippage and improved liquidity in decentralized finance.
method Deep reinforcement learning for predicting market equilibrium and optimizing liquidity.
result Improved capital efficiency and reduced slippage for crypto-asset traders.
Prediction markets and crypto options show persistent pricing gaps.
problem Comparing prediction markets and crypto options for identical payoffs.
method Comparing Polymarket Yes prices with Binance call option prices.
result Mean pricing gap of 5.6 percentage points across 214 hourly observations.
Detects crypto pump-and-dump schemes with a thresholding-based model.
problem Detecting genuine anomalies from minor trading fluctuations.
method Combining threshold-based criteria with EWMA and volatility measures.
result Balances high true-positive detection with minimal noise.
Privacy-preserving crypto exchanges adjust prices based on Gaussian noise.
problem Ensuring fair pricing in privacy-preserving cryptocurrency exchanges.
method Derive Kyle equilibrium with Gaussian noise perturbation, rescaling price-impact and strategy factors.
result Identify a privacy subsidy as a transfer from LP pool to traders, invariant to noise.
This thesis builds a real-time VaR calculation workflow for crypto derivatives.
problem Managing risk in volatile cryptocurrency markets.
method Applied EMWA, GARCH, and HAR models to forecast volatility; used delta-gamma-theta approach and Cornish-Fisher expansion.
result Real-time VaR estimates with millisecond calculation latencies.
Improved crypto market forecasting using historical price reactions to tweets.
problem Challenges in inferring market impact from human sentiment labels.
method Market-derived labeling approach to assign tweet sentiment labels based on historical price trends. Fine-tuned language model with context-aware prompt-tuning.
result 89.6% accuracy on Bitcoin news events, outperforming traditional fusion models.
Study reveals risks of investing in new crypto-tokens in decentralized exchanges.
problem Risks associated with investing in newly created tokens in decentralized exchanges.
method Analysis of financial impact, market dynamics, profitability, and liquidity manipulations.
result Significant market liquidity trapped in honeypots, reducing market efficiency and misleading investors.
New risk measure uses Fourier analysis of stock prices.
problem Identifying speculative behavior in financial products.
method Fourier analysis applied to stock price changes.
result Speculative behavior indicated by disproportionate price changes within one week.
New method calibrates crypto option prices more robustly.
problem Large bid-ask spreads and missing quotes in crypto markets.
method Designs a novel calibration procedure for crypto options.
result Calibration is more robust and accurate than standard methods.
HyFi cryptocurrencies backed by institutions show lower price risk than fully decentralized ones.
problem High volatility in decentralized finance (DeFi) cryptocurrencies.
method Panel EGLS models with fixed, random, and dynamic specifications using daily data for 18 major cryptocurrencies.
result HyFi-like assets exhibit lower price risk, especially during market stress.
A term structure model in which the short rate is zero is developed as a candidate for a theory of cryptocurrency interest rates. The price processes of crypto discount bonds are worked out, along with expressions for the instantaneous forward rates and the prices of interest-rate derivatives. The model admits function…
Investors prioritize ESG in crypto-assets, showing higher exposure than traditional assets.
problem Understanding ESG preferences in crypto-assets and their investment behavior.
method A representative household finance survey in Austria to examine ESG preferences and crypto-investment exposure.
result ESG-conscious investors have higher exposure to crypto-assets compared to traditional asset classes.
Pipeline for comparing trading algorithms in finance and crypto.
problem Disconnected research and applications in algorithmic trading.
method General pipeline for designing, programming, and evaluating trading strategies.
result Systematic comparison of trading algorithms in finance and crypto.
The paper defines price sensitivity and liquidity in CFMMs and links it to curvature.
problem Understanding the relationship between CFMM curvature and market performance.
method Proposes a definition of price sensitivity and liquidity, and links it to CFMM curvature.
result Curvature of CFMMs affects market performance and liquidity provider incentives.
This paper analyzes crypto white papers under MiCAR, highlighting NLP's role.
problem Regulatory changes in crypto white papers under MiCAR.
method Survey of existing NLP applications, analysis of MiCAR changes.
result NLP can assist in regulatory compliance and white paper analysis.
We propose a modelling framework for the optimal selection of crypto assets. Crypto assets differ by two essential features: security (technological) and stability (governance). Investors make choices over crypto assets similarly to how they make choices by using a recommender app: the app presents each investor with a…
Study proposes deep learning for VWAP execution in crypto markets, outperforming traditional methods.
problem Challenges in achieving VWAP due to dynamic volume and price factors.
method Direct optimization of VWAP execution using deep learning, bypassing volume curve prediction.
result Deep learning approach consistently achieves lower VWAP slippage in volatile markets.
Study shows SEC crypto classification led to significant market reactions.
problem Impact of SEC classification of crypto assets as securities.
method Event study methodology focusing on explicitly named crypto assets.
result Significant adverse market reactions, with returns plummeting 12% over one week.
The paper models cryptocurrency market bubbles using agent-based models.
problem Understanding speculative bubbles in cryptocurrency markets.
method Agent-based models and ODE models to estimate return rates and market values.
result Formulated formula for total system risk.
Study uses RNN for real-time crypto price prediction and trading optimization.
problem High volatility in cryptocurrency markets makes traditional forecasting models unreliable.
method Data collection, preprocessing, model refinement, and backtesting.
result Improved accuracy in real-time crypto price prediction and optimized trading strategies.