Proof of Stake
Ethereum Ecosystem Weekly Update
BitOoda Proof of Stake Research, 2/1/23
Vivek Raman
January closed on a strong note, with ETH gaining a respectable +32% over the course of the month. This was driven by crypto-specific strength (BTC and alts were generally strong in January as well); mean reversion plus a resolution of the Genesis saga (bankruptcy) catalyzed the crypto rally.
Additionally, the crypto markets were bolstered by a relief rally in macro, with many economic indicators that were worrisome in 2022 (e.g., inflation) showing signs of reversal.
ETH specifically underperformed alts, with alternate L1s like SOL and Aptos up multiples of ETH and even BTC closing January up 40%. A large potential driver of ETH’s relative underperformance can be attributed to staking withdrawals, which are coming online in late March / early April. In fact, the first public withdrawals testnet is live this week.
Nevertheless, ETH’s fundamental engine (newly swapped to Proof of Stake post-Merge) has been healthily and sustainably functioning.
The focus likely will shift temporarily back to macro in February, with the Fed rate decision and a variety of bellwether earnings (such as Apple) taking the spotlight this week.
Nevertheless, despite potential short-term volatility in ETH prices driven by both macro factors and fundamental factors (potential sell pressure from withdrawals), ETH’s fee generation during the bear market remains impressive, and adoption of the Ethereum ecosystem continues to grow.
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January closed on a strong note, with ETH gaining a respectable +32% over the course of the month. This was driven by crypto-specific strength (BTC and alts were generally strong in January as well); mean reversion plus a resolution of the Genesis saga (bankruptcy) catalyzed the crypto rally.
Additionally, the crypto markets were bolstered by a relief rally in macro, with many economic indicators that were worrisome in 2022 (e.g., inflation) showing signs of reversal.
ETH specifically underperformed alts, with alternate L1s like SOL and Aptos up multiples of ETH and even BTC closing January up 40%. A large potential driver of ETH’s relative underperformance can be attributed to staking withdrawals, which are coming online in late March / early April. In fact, the first public withdrawals testnet is live this week.
Nevertheless, ETH’s fundamental engine (newly swapped to Proof of Stake post-Merge) has been healthily and sustainably functioning.
The focus likely will shift temporarily back to macro in February, with the Fed rate decision and a variety of bellwether earnings (such as Apple) taking the spotlight this week.
Nevertheless, despite potential short-term volatility in ETH prices driven by both macro factors and fundamental factors (potential sell pressure from withdrawals), ETH’s fee generation during the bear market remains impressive, and adoption of the Ethereum ecosystem continues to grow.
Purpose
This research is only for the clients of BitOoda. This research is not intended to constitute an offer, solicitation, or invitation for any securities and may not be distributed into jurisdictions where it is unlawful to do so. For additional disclosures and information, please contact a BitOoda representative at info@bitooda.io.
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Vivek Raman, denoted by an “AC” on the cover of this report hereby certifies that all of the views expressed in this report accurately reflect his personal views, which have not been influenced by considerations of the firm’s business or client relationships.
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January closed on a strong note, with ETH gaining a respectable +32% over the course of the month. This was driven by crypto-specific strength (BTC and alts were generally strong in January as well); mean reversion plus a resolution of the Genesis saga (bankruptcy) catalyzed the crypto rally.
Additionally, the crypto markets were bolstered by a relief rally in macro, with many economic indicators that were worrisome in 2022 (e.g., inflation) showing signs of reversal.
ETH specifically underperformed alts, with alternate L1s like SOL and Aptos up multiples of ETH and even BTC closing January up 40%. A large potential driver of ETH’s relative underperformance can be attributed to staking withdrawals, which are coming online in late March / early April. In fact, the first public withdrawals testnet is live this week.
Nevertheless, ETH’s fundamental engine (newly swapped to Proof of Stake post-Merge) has been healthily and sustainably functioning.
The focus likely will shift temporarily back to macro in February, with the Fed rate decision and a variety of bellwether earnings (such as Apple) taking the spotlight this week.
Nevertheless, despite potential short-term volatility in ETH prices driven by both macro factors and fundamental factors (potential sell pressure from withdrawals), ETH’s fee generation during the bear market remains impressive, and adoption of the Ethereum ecosystem continues to grow.
Purpose
This research is only for the clients of BitOoda. This research is not intended to constitute an offer, solicitation, or invitation for any securities and may not be distributed into jurisdictions where it is unlawful to do so. For additional disclosures and information, please contact a BitOoda representative at info@bitooda.io.
Analyst Certification
Vivek Raman, denoted by an “AC” on the cover of this report hereby certifies that all of the views expressed in this report accurately reflect his personal views, which have not been influenced by considerations of the firm’s business or client relationships.
Conflicts of Interest
This research contains the views, opinions, and recommendations of BitOoda. This report is intended for research and educational purposes only. We are not compensated in any way based upon any specific view or recommendation.
General Disclosures
Any information (“Information”) provided by BitOoda Holdings, Inc., BitOoda Digital, LLC, BitOoda Technologies, LLC or Ooda Commodities, LLC and its affiliated or related companies (collectively, “BitOoda”), either in this publication or document, in any other communication, or on or through http://www.bitooda.io/, including any information regarding proposed transactions or trading strategies, is for informational purposes only and is provided without charge. BitOoda is not and does not act as a fiduciary or adviser, or in any similar capacity, in providing the Information, and the Information may not be relied upon as investment, financial, legal, tax, regulatory, or any other type of advice. The Information is being distributed as part of BitOoda’s sales and marketing efforts as an introducing broker and is incidental to its business as such. BitOoda seeks to earn execution fees when its clients execute transactions using its brokerage services. BitOoda makes no representations or warranties (express or implied) regarding, nor shall it have any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, adequacy, timeliness or completeness of, the Information, and no representation is made or is to be implied that the Information will remain unchanged. BitOoda undertakes no duty to amend, correct, update, or otherwise supplement the Information.
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BitOoda Technologies, LLC is a member of FINRA.
“BitOoda”, “BitOoda Difficulty”, “BitOoda Hash”, “BitOoda Compute”, and the BitOoda logo are trademarks of BitOoda Holdings, Inc.
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In this report, we offer a variety of institutional frameworks to analyze ETH, alongside BTC, as a part of a diversified crypto portfolio. Bitcoin has transcended into the mainstream, accelerated by the acceptance of spot BTC ETFs. ETH, while more complex, has unique use cases that could position it as a premier crypto asset alongside BTC.