Study shows cryptocurrency market impact on DeFi returns stronger than other drivers.
problem Understanding drivers of DeFi returns and their relative importance.
method Investigated four drivers: cryptocurrency market exposure, network effect, investor attention, and valuation ratio. Designed a new market index, DeFiX.
result Cryptocurrency market impact on DeFi returns is stronger than other drivers and provides superior explanatory power.
This study compares Bitcoin and Litecoin using cryptocurrency metrics and trading strategies.
problem Valuation and trading strategies for cryptocurrencies.
method Metrics like UTXO, STXO, WAL, CDD, and trading strategies based on PU ratio.
result Bitcoin's superior store-of-value proposition compared to Litecoin validated.
Cryptocurrencies are examined through the asset flow equations and experimental asset markets. Since tangible value of a typical cryptocurrency is non-existent, the theory suggests that price will gravitate toward liquidity value, i.e., the total amount of cash available for purchase of the asset divided by the number …
New PU ratio predicts long-term Bitcoin returns better than other methods.
problem Lack of convincing proxies for cryptocurrency fundamentals.
method Developed a new market-to-fundamental ratio (PU ratio) using blockchain accounting methods.
result PU ratio effectively predicts long-term Bitcoin returns compared to alternative methods.
Study examines Trump's crypto influence on markets, revealing conflicts and vulnerabilities.
problem Presidential power and cryptocurrency markets during Trump's second term.
method Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data.
result Political-linked digital assets became a distinct class with systemic vulnerabilities.
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…
The paper solves a pricing problem for a multiple reset put option using integral equations.
problem Valuation of a multiple reset put option with reset rights.
method Formulated as a multiple optimal stopping problem, reduced to single optimal stopping problems, solved by induction and integral equations.
result Characterized optimal reset boundaries as solutions to nonlinear integral equations and derived reset premium representations.
The recent emergence of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum has posed possible alternatives to global payments as well as financial assets around the globe, making investors and financial regulators aware of the importance of modeling them correctly. The Levy's stable distribution is one of the attractive dis…
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.
Study examines cryptocurrency risk spillover effects before and after pandemic.
problem Analyzing risk propagation among cryptocurrencies during extreme events.
method Asymmetric breakpoint approach and network analysis.
result Cryptocurrency risk spillover effect increased during pandemic.
The paper uses AI to analyze on-chain parameters and identify risky cryptocurrencies.
problem Identifying risky cryptocurrencies and understanding their price factors.
method Historical data analysis, AI algorithms, clustering, classification.
result A significant negative correlation between cryptocurrency price and maximum and total supply, and a weak positive correlation with 24-hour trading volume.
Cryptocurrencies show similarities to traditional markets but also have unique characteristics.
problem Understanding the investment potential and characteristics of cryptocurrencies.
method Organized stylized facts and analyzed through empirical asset pricing.
result Cryptocurrencies exhibit similarities to traditional markets but also have distinct characteristics.
This paper surveys cryptocurrency trading research, covering various aspects.
problem Understanding the unique nature and behavior of cryptocurrencies as assets.
method Comprehensive review of 146 research papers on cryptocurrency trading.
result Identifies promising open opportunities in cryptocurrency trading.
Study analyzes cryptocurrency market complexity, comparing it to traditional markets.
problem Understanding the dynamics and characteristics of cryptocurrency markets.
method Statistical physics methods and analysis of price fluctuations.
result Cryptocurrency market exhibits complexity similar to traditional markets but with slower information flow.
Study shows cryptocurrency investor base affects volatility.
problem Investor base changes impact cryptocurrency volatility.
method Proxying investor base with subreddit follower changes, analyzed idiosyncratic volatility.
result Changes in cryptocurrency investor base significantly increase idiosyncratic volatility.
TDA improves cryptocurrency portfolio management.
problem Traditional methods fail to manage cryptocurrencies effectively.
method Topological Data Analysis (TDA) for identifying investment opportunities.
result TDA-based portfolio management outperforms traditional methods.
Cryptocurrencies use blockchain tech for secure transactions, offering new research opportunities.
problem Misunderstanding of cryptocurrency technology and lack of empirical data.
method Analyzing detailed transaction data and summarizing statistics.
result Opportunity for academic research in financial economics.
Clusters cryptocurrency market states via cross correlation analysis.
problem Analyse cryptocurrency market dynamics.
method Cross correlation structure analysis over 5 years.
result Cryptocurrency market clusters into 4 states.
This paper models cryptocurrencies using α-stable distributions, outperforming other models.
problem Modeling the highly speculative and leptokurtic nature of cryptocurrencies.
method Used α-stable distribution and compared it with other heavy tailed distributions. Employed maximum likelihood method for estimation. result The α-stable distribution fits cryptocurrency return data better than other models. Investigates if adding cryptocurrencies to German portfolios diversifies better, finding mixed results.
problem Improving diversification in German investor portfolios using cryptocurrencies.
method Portfolio analysis with descriptive statistics, graphical methods, and econometric spanning tests, using a customized EWCI.
result Cryptocurrencies can improve diversification in some windows but not as a normal case.
DBNs predict cryptocurrency price directions by uncovering causal relationships.
problem Predicting cryptocurrency price movements due to volatility and external factors.
method Dynamic Bayesian Networks (DBN) approach to identify causal relationships among features.
result DBN significantly outperforms baseline models in predicting cryptocurrency prices.
Transformer predicts Ethereum prices using cross-currency correlation and sentiment analysis.
problem Predicting Ethereum cryptocurrency prices with limited data.
method Transformer-based neural network with cross-currency correlation and sentiment analysis.
result Transformer model outperforms other models on some parameters.
Trend following in cryptocurrencies yields high returns, similar to commodities.
problem Investing in cryptocurrencies using trend following strategies.
method A decade of data analysis on cryptocurrency markets and trend following strategies.
result Cryptocurrencies offer strong returns and diversification against traditional equities.
Optimizes cryptocurrency portfolios using MNTS GARCH model.
problem Optimizing cryptocurrency portfolios with non-Gaussian return dynamics.
method Multivariate normal tempered stable (MNTS) GARCH model for non-Gaussian returns, Foster-Hart risk optimization.
result Foster-Hart optimization yields a more profitable portfolio with better risk-return balance.
Cryptocurrency and NFT prices are highly correlated, mirroring historical bubbles.
problem Evaluating the wealth effect of cryptocurrency prices on real estate.
method Exploiting metaverse LAND and cryptocurrencies to track correlations and causality.
result Cryptocurrency prices Granger cause NFT LAND prices, similar to historical bubbles.
Thousands of cryptocurrencies have been issued and publicly exchanged since Bitcoin was invented in 2008. The total cryptocurrency market value exceeds 300 billion US dollars as of 2019. This paper analyzes the prices, volumes, blockchain transactions, coin difficulties and public opinion popularities of 3607 actively …
This study examines non-performing assets and cryptocurrencies in Japan.
problem Economic downturn led to non-performing loans, affecting financial institutions.
method Literature analysis to summarize development, issuance, supervision, etc.
result Cryptocurrencies are being regulated in Japan despite non-performing loans.
GRF models predict cryptocurrency VaR better than other methods.
problem Predicting Value at Risk (VaR) for volatile cryptocurrencies.
method Generalized Random Forests (GRF) adapted for quantile prediction.
result GRF models outperform other methods in cryptocurrency VaR predictions.
Over the past decade, the blockchain technology and its Bitcoin cryptocurrency have received considerable attention. Bitcoin has experienced significant price swings in daily and long-term valuations. In this paper, we propose a partial differential equation (PDE) model on the bitcoin transaction network for predicting…
Cryptocurrencies evolve through survival of the fittest, modeled with evolutionary finance.
problem Understanding the dynamics of cryptocurrency markets.
method Evolutionary finance concepts applied to toy models of cryptocurrency data.
result Survival of the fittest in cryptofinance is explained through scaling laws.
This study attempts to analyze patterns in cryptocurrency markets using a special type of deep neural networks, namely a convolutional autoencoder. The method extracts the dominant features of market behavior and classifies the 40 studied cryptocurrencies into several classes for twelve 6-month periods starting from 15…
Investigate the evolving structure of cryptocurrency interactions using high-frequency returns.
problem Evolution of cryptocurrency interactions
method Construct directed and weighted networks from Granger causal relationships between cryptocurrency log-returns.
result Normalized returns exhibit heavy-tailed distributions.
A time-varying network reveals community structure in cryptocurrencies.
problem Investing in cryptocurrencies from different communities can diversify risk.
method Dynamic covariate-assisted spectral clustering method.
result Investors can earn 1.08% daily return by diversifying across communities.
Cryptocurrencies have heavy-tailed return distributions, requiring diversification.
problem Cryptocurrency returns do not follow Gaussian distributions.
method Applied econophysics and entropy measures to analyze returns.
result Portfolio diversification reduces return uncertainty.
Network analysis reveals changing cryptocurrency market leaders.
problem Understanding evolving cryptocurrency market leaders and their influence.
method Hourly-resolution data and Kendall's Tau correlation for network analysis.
result Pearson's correlation underestimates market dynamics; FTT and FTX were key during the 2021 bull run.
Deep learning predicts cryptocurrency price movements with 78% accuracy.
problem Predicting price formation in cryptocurrency markets with high volatility and illiquidity.
method Applied deep learning to predict mid-price changes on live tick-level cryptocurrency data.
result Achieved 78% accuracy in predicting mid-price movement of Bitcoin vs USD.
The cryptocurrency market surpassed the barrier of \$100 billion market capitalization in June 2017, after months of steady growth. Despite its increasing relevance in the financial world, however, a comprehensive analysis of the whole system is still lacking, as most studies have focused exclusively on the behaviour o…
Cryptocurrency time-series predictability is low, resembling Brownian noise.
problem Low predictability of cryptocurrency exchange rates.
method Complexity and model predictions of Litecoin, Binance Coin, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP exchange rates.
result Simpler models outperform complex ones in cryptocurrency forecasting.
We study the problem of predicting whether the price of the 21 most popular cryptocurrencies (according to coinmarketcap.com) will go up or down on day d, using data up to day d-1. Our C2P2 algorithm is the first algorithm to consider the fact that the price of a cryptocurrency c might depend not only on historical pri…
CryptoGAT improves cryptocurrency price prediction by treating it as a graph problem.
problem Cryptocurrency price prediction challenges due to extreme volatility.
method CryptoGAT, a Graph Attention Network, redefines cryptocurrency prediction as a cross-asset graph problem.
result CryptoGAT outperforms state-of-the-art methods in cryptocurrency price prediction.
Cryptocurrencies are becoming more linked in their returns and volatilities.
problem Understanding the increasing interconnectivity of cryptocurrencies.
method Examined market linkages using returns and volatilities, applied various methodologies.
result Significant increase in market linkages for both returns and volatilities.
Unified Bayesian framework predicts cryptocurrency market dynamics and volatility.
problem Predicting cryptocurrency market trends and volatility.
method Bayesian framework based on potential field theory and Gaussian Process.
result Attractors and repellers from the potential field are reliable market indicators.
Study compares price patterns of cryptocurrencies and stocks using machine learning.
problem Investor behavior in cryptocurrencies vs. stocks.
method Machine learning models (LR, RF, SVM) classify price time series of cryptocurrencies and stocks.
result Cryptocurrencies and stocks have distinct price patterns, explained by various statistical features.
DAM improves cryptocurrency trend forecasting using multimodal data.
problem Simplistic merging of sentiment data in cryptocurrency trend forecasting.
method Dual Attention Mechanism (DAM) integrating financial metrics and sentiment analysis.
result DAM outperforms conventional models by up to 20% in prediction accuracy.
The paper evaluates criteria for selecting cryptocurrencies based on historical data.
problem High risk of cryptocurrencies due to volatility.
method Characterized returns and risks using historical data in short time windows (7 and 15 days). Analyzed the importance of criteria using various methods.
result Importance of criteria for selecting cryptocurrencies is analyzed and evaluated.
Cryptocurrencies show mature market characteristics but vary by size.
problem Understanding maturity in cryptocurrency markets.
method Quantitative analysis of return distributions, volatility, and correlations.
result Smaller cryptocurrencies lack mature market characteristics.
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.
This study analyzes how cryptocurrency networks adapt to financial disruptions.
problem Understanding how cryptocurrency networks respond to financial crises.
method Vertex centrality measures to assess network stability and resilience.
result Different cryptocurrencies experienced shifts in their network roles during the FTX crisis.