Research & Insights
Data-driven crypto analysis and market notes, published by Clashware Sàrl, Lausanne.
Crypto Market Analysis Today: 6 Signals for Altcoin Risk
Crypto market analysis today starts with breadth, volume, and liquidity. Use six signals to separate a routine pullback from a fragile altcoin move.
Zcash ETF: Grayscale's Bid to Bring Privacy Coins to Wall Street
Grayscale filed to convert its Zcash Trust into the first US spot privacy coin ETF. Here's what it means for ZEC, institutional crypto, and the privacy debate.
Best Crypto to Buy in May 2026: Top 8 Picks
Top 8 cryptocurrency picks for May 2026 ranked by STRICT score. Covers LINK, UNI, ETH, HYPE, BTC, AAVE, GNO, and SOL with risk levels.
Best Crypto to Buy April 2026? 7 STRICT-Scored Picks
Seven cryptocurrencies ranked by StrictScore's STRICT fundamental score for April 2026, with risk levels and price context, plus sourced updates on five catalysts.
Altcoin Capitulation Hits 38% at All-Time Lows: What History Says
38% of altcoins are at all-time lows, surpassing the FTX collapse. On-chain data and cycle analysis reveal what typically follows extreme capitulation.
Crypto's Q1 2026 Report Card: Winners, Losers, and What Q2 Holds
Bitcoin dropped 21% in Q1 2026 while total market cap fell from $4.3T to $2.2T. We break down the data, sector performance, and what it signals for Q2.
March 2026 Crypto Stress Signals: The Bottom Call Was Wrong
Five crypto market-stress signals fired in March 2026 and pointed to a bottom. Bitcoin fell well below that month's low by July, so the call was wrong.
Polkadot Cut DOT Issuance 52.6%. It's Not a Halving
On March 14, 2026, Polkadot cut annual DOT issuance 52.6% and set a governance-approved 2.1B supply cap, alterable by future vote. Not a Bitcoin halving.
WhiteBIT's $4.1B Unlock: WBT Back in Range by August
March 2026 unlocks totaled $4.68B, led by WhiteBIT's $4.1B WBT cliff. WBT's August range overlapped its pre-unlock band; HYPE fell below support weeks later.
Cardano ETF: Grayscale Withdrew Its Filing in August 2026
Grayscale withdrew its Cardano ETF filing on August 7, 2026. As of this writing, no sponsor has an active spot Cardano ETF application with the SEC.
February 2026
$321M Token Unlock Week: How Supply Shocks Shape Crypto Prices
Over $321 million in crypto tokens unlock this week. Data from 16,000+ events reveals what happens to prices before, during, and after major supply releases.
Why Meme Coins Lead Market Recoveries Every Time
PEPE surges 29% as meme sector leads crypto recovery. Data shows meme coins consistently front-run broader rallies, acting as a reliable risk appetite indicator.
January 2026
AXS Rallied 200% in January 2026, Then Gave Back 90%
AXS surged 200% in January 2026, then gave back 90% of the gain by mid-August. GameFi's cap: $6.59B (Jan) and roughly $3B (Aug), on different trackers.
Privacy Coins Surge: Monero, Zcash, and Dash Outperform
Monero hits ATH at $797 as privacy coins surge 288% in 2025. Deep analysis of XMR, ZEC, and DASH amid regulatory pressure and institutional interest.
January 2026 Meme Coin Rally Reversed: Where They Stand
PEPE, DOGE, SHIB, BONK, and WIF all led a January 2026 rally. Seven months later every one trades below its January price, down 50% or more.
Bitcoin Dominance Reversal Signals Altseason 2026 Breakout
Bitcoin dominance rejected at 59% with clear technical breakdown signals. On-chain metrics and historical patterns suggest the first genuine altseason since 2021 may be underway.
The Great Altcoin Reset: Why 2026 Won't Be Like 2017
Bitcoin dominance at 59%, Altcoin Season Index under 30. The old playbook is dead. Why that's good for serious investors.