Mark Gough

3 days ago | weissratings.com | Mark Gough

I particularly want to note the Mcap/TVL ratio. When TVL is much higher than the market cap, that’s a sign a project is undervalued and has room to grow. And as you can see above, Raydium’s TVL is nearly 3x its market cap. In simple terms, Raydium is earning good money. And with its current price near $2.00, its token price hasn’t caught up yet. Raydium Metrics. Source: DeFiLlama. Click here to see full-sized image.

1 week ago | weissratings.com | Mark Gough

In an interesting twist, Riot recently used its Bitcoin as collateral to access a $100 million credit facility from Coinbase. This is a clear sign that Bitcoin is gaining institutional financial utility, not just speculative appeal. Finally, as accounting treatment improved and regulatory clarity continues to grow, tech and fintech giants have followed MicroStrategy’s lead. The top four companies by holdings are …Tesla stands out after reporting a $600 million profit boost in Q4 2024.

2 weeks ago | weissratings.com | Mark Gough

Bitcoin (BTC, “A”) is soaring once again. At the time of writing, it’s knocking at the door of $110,000. And this time, it's not just fueled by retail frenzy. Something has shifted for Bitcoin. And it’s happening on the institutional level. You’ve likely heard that MicroStrategy (MSTR) has amassed over 580,0000 BTC. But it’s not alone.

3 weeks ago | weissratings.com | Mark Gough

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a powerful resurgence since its lows in April. Bitcoin (BTC, “A”) and Ethereum (ETH, “A-”) — the two titans of the digital asset world — have led the charge, reigniting investor confidence and attracting new institutional attention. But what’s fueling this bullish momentum? And, more importantly, will it last? Let’s examine the key developments, market signals and macroeconomic factors that are shaping the current trend.

1 month ago | weissratings.com | Mark Gough

There are current developments paving the way, as well. Regulatory Frameworks Expand Across the GlobeCrypto is no longer a dirty word for regulators and legislators. In fact, the call for increased clarity has rung out in almost every corner of the world. The EU, for example, recently implemented its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) framework. Germany currently leads the EU in MiCAR licensing, representing 36% of all regulated providers. One of the most notable is Trade Republic.