Cross-Asset Liquidity Strategist, CrossBorder Capital

Michael J. Howell

Cross-Asset Liquidity Strategist

Implementing Research Using Alt Data & AI

CrossBorder Capital

CrossBorder Capital is a London-based independent investment advisory firm. Founded in 1996, it exploits a gap in the investment arena by focusing on Central bank liquidity. 

It specialises in the monitoring and analysis of global liquidity flows - an important determinant of asset prices, from currencies through to bonds, equities and real estate.

CrossBorder Capital implements its investment strategy and currently manages over US$ 350m.


Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Cryptocurrencies may be a better hedge against <em>monetary inflation</em> than gold bullion</li>
<li>Crypto-universe shows a tight, systematic relationship with <em>Global Liquidity</em>
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<li>Since the COVID Crisis a 25% rise in Global Liquidity has triggered a 600% jump in cryptocurrency values, i.e. a 25 times multiplier</li>
<li>With Global Liquidity slated to slow markedly in 2022. Could crypto prices tumble?</li>
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Cryptocurrencies may be a better hedge against monetary inflation than gold bullion
Crypto-universe shows a tight, systematic relationship with Global Liquidity

Since the COVID Crisis a 25% rise in Global Liquidity has triggered a 600% jump in cryptocurrency values, i.e. a 25 times multiplier
With Global Liquidity slated to slow markedly in 2022. Could crypto prices tumble?


Crypto-Boom Or Tantrum? How Global Liquidity Drives Bitcoin, Ethereum and Other Cryptocurrencies

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

CME Micro Bitcoin Futures / Equity Derivatives

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<li>Bitcoin (BTCUSD) has lost around 52% of its value since the peak at 125k in the end of September 2025 to the 60k bottom last week. Now trading at 69k. </li>
<li>The latest leg of this sell off may be some sort of capitulation, our WEEKLY model is showing that BTCUSD spot has reached extremely oversold levels.</li>
<li>This insight is for those interested in adding a speculative asset to their portfolio, maybe via <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cme-micro-bitcoin-futures" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35354:1" rel="noopener">CME Micro Bitcoin Futures</a> or Bitcoin ETFs.</li>
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Bitcoin (BTCUSD) has lost around 52% of its value since the peak at 125k in the end of September 2025 to the 60k bottom last week. Now trading at 69k. 
The latest leg of this sell off may be some sort of capitulation, our WEEKLY model is showing that BTCUSD spot has reached extremely oversold levels.
This insight is for those interested in adding a speculative asset to their portfolio, maybe via CME Micro Bitcoin Futures or Bitcoin ETFs.


Bitcoin Tactical View: The Bottom Is Near, BUY Opportunity?

Specialising in Fintech - Research and Development, Kiitot

Tatja Karkkainen

Specialising in Fintech - Research and Development

Kiitot

Tatja specialises in digital assets and machine learning. She has authored a number of academic papers relating to network effects, financial inclusion, crypto futures and FOMO. Her interest lies especially in predicting long term value. She has had a long and successful track record in institutional investor relationship management, IT and alternative investments. PhD in (Finance) Fintech, MA in Politics, BA in International Relations and Politics. CAIA, IMC, Series 3.

Crypto

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<li>Sky operates a synergistic model comprising the SKY governance token and USDS stablecoin, functioning as a decentralised central bank that captures value from a portfolio of RWAs and on-chain lending.</li>
<li>The protocol’s flagship Sky Savings Rate (SSR) currently offers a 4% yield that tracks the U.S. Treasury Notes, effectively establishing USDS as the on-chain equivalent of a risk-free dollar instrument.</li>
<li>With over 86% of the legacy supply successfully migrated, Sky represents a fairly defensive investment that offers diversifying returns. </li>
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Sky operates a synergistic model comprising the SKY governance token and USDS stablecoin, functioning as a decentralised central bank that captures value from a portfolio of RWAs and on-chain lending.
The protocol’s flagship Sky Savings Rate (SSR) currently offers a 4% yield that tracks the U.S. Treasury Notes, effectively establishing USDS as the on-chain equivalent of a risk-free dollar instrument.
With over 86% of the legacy supply successfully migrated, Sky represents a fairly defensive investment that offers diversifying returns. 


Sky (SKY): Building Resilient Infrastructure for DeFi Income

HarmoniQ Insights

William Mann

Independent Insight Provider

At HarmoniQ Insights, we empower investors to enhance their investment strategies by integrating cutting-edge quantitative research processes and technologies. Our solutions provide access to leading quantitative data providers and services, tailored to align with each client’s unique goals. By bridging the gap between traditional investment approaches and advanced data-driven methods, we help clients gain a competitive edge through innovation in both process and technology.

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<li>Market inefficiencies persist in crypto markets, particularly in cross-exchange arbitrage and futures basis trading</li>
<li>Traditional factor models can be adapted for cryptocurrency markets with size, momentum, and liquidity factors showing statistical significance</li>
<li>On-Chain metrics provide unique alpha signals unavailable in traditional markets</li>
</ul>


Market inefficiencies persist in crypto markets, particularly in cross-exchange arbitrage and futures basis trading
Traditional factor models can be adapted for cryptocurrency markets with size, momentum, and liquidity factors showing statistical significance
On-Chain metrics provide unique alpha signals unavailable in traditional markets


New Research: Unlocking Quantitative Alpha in Cryptocurrency Markets

Digital Asset Management Firm, Etherbridge

Etherbridge

Digital Asset Management Firm

Etherbridge is a digital asset management firm investing in the value of information and trust

<ul><li>Our short term view for 2025 was boring or scary.</li><li>February threw boring out of the window, in less than two months we have seen trade war scares, politicians launching and rug-pulling memecoins, politicians tweeting about crypto strategic reserves, a massive exchange exploit and downside economic surprises.</li><li>Price action through these events has been scary, at the beginning of February we saw a massive liquidation across cryptoassets, with some remarkable recoveries.</li></ul>

Our short term view for 2025 was boring or scary.February threw boring out of the window, in less than two months we have seen trade war scares, politicians launching and rug-pulling memecoins, politicians tweeting about crypto strategic reserves, a massive exchange exploit and downside economic surprises.Price action through these events has been scary, at the beginning of February we saw a massive liquidation across cryptoassets, with some remarkable recoveries.

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Crypto-Boom Or Tantrum? How Global Liquidity Drives Bitcoin, Ethereum and Other Cryptocurrencies

Global Liquidity lifts many boats, but it seems to cause cryptocurrency values to rocket. They have become an ideal monetary hedge. But what is the...

Michael J. Howell

Bitcoin Tactical View: The Bottom Is Near, BUY Opportunity?

Bitcoin dropped -52% from 125k (peak) to 60k last week, now trading at 69k. The sell-off may be a capitulation, BTCUSD reached extremely oversold...

Nico Rosti

Sky (SKY): Building Resilient Infrastructure for DeFi Income

Sky DeFi ecosystems aims to offer a blue-chip, risk-free rate instrument; USDS stablecoin governed by the SKY DAO governance token.

Tatja Karkkainen

New Research: Unlocking Quantitative Alpha in Cryptocurrency Markets

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William Mann

End of The "dot-crypto" Era

Price action through these events has been scary, at the beginning of February we saw a massive liquidation across cryptoassets, with some...

Etherbridge

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Crypto-Boom Or Tantrum? How Global Liquidity Drives Bitcoin, Ethereum and Other Cryptocurrencies

Global Liquidity lifts many boats, but it seems to cause cryptocurrency values to rocket. They have become an ideal monetary hedge. But what is the...

Michael J. Howell

Bitcoin Tactical View: The Bottom Is Near, BUY Opportunity?

​Bitcoin dropped -52% from 125k (peak) to 60k last week, now trading at 69k. The sell-off may be a capitulation, BTCUSD reached extremely oversold...

Nico Rosti

Sky (SKY): Building Resilient Infrastructure for DeFi Income

Sky DeFi ecosystems aims to offer a blue-chip, risk-free rate instrument; USDS stablecoin governed by the SKY DAO governance token.

Tatja Karkkainen

New Research: Unlocking Quantitative Alpha in Cryptocurrency Markets

AI Agent Deep Dive! Not enough time to READ 👀? Check out the AI Agent Deep Dive Discussion of this Paper on Youtube: https://youtu.be...

William Mann

End of The "dot-crypto" Era

Price action through these events has been scary, at the beginning of February we saw a massive liquidation across cryptoassets, with some...

Etherbridge

Bitcoin dropped -52% from 125k (peak) to 60k last week, now trading at 69k. The sell-off may be a capitulation, BTCUSD reached extremely oversold...