Technical analysis charts--if you’ve spent any time at all on online crypto forums, you’ve probably seen quite a few. They all claim to show the market’s next move, but does technical analysis actually work? Tune in to Episode 5 of the CoinFi Podcast as CoinFi CEO and ex-hedge fund trader Tim Tam and Head of Crypto Research Jonney Liu share their professional opinions and experiences.

Panelists:
Tim Tam - CEO
Jonney Liu - Head of Crypto Research

[1:04] Topic Introduction - Nate 
[2:09] Defining Technical Analysis 
[3:38] Trade Breakouts - Tim
[4:46] Personal Use - Tim
[6:08] Personal Use - Jonney
[8:27] Moving Average - Jonney
[10:58] Technical Analysis and the Majority - Tim
[14.44] Technical Indicators
[15:35] Postlude - Nate

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To find out more about the CoinFi platform and the COFI token, go to CoinFi.com/About. Also, keep an eye out for the launch of CoinFi News. CoinFi News gives crypto investors like you an informational advantage. Be the first to know the news that moves the markets, including when a token gets listed on a new exchange. To get early access to CoinFi News, go to CoinFi.com/News-Beta to sign up as an exclusive beta tester when the product launches later this summer.

Episdoe 005: Does Technical Analysis Actually Work

Speculation about institutional money entering the crypto market has been thrown around for years, but what needs to change before and what will happen when it actually does? Ex-hedge fund traders Tim Tam and Jonney Liu share their predictions in episode 6 of the CoinFi Podcast.

Episode 006: What Happens When Institutional Investors Enter The Crypto Market

Today we have a special episode of the CoinFi Podcast… Joining us is Pundi X CEO, Zac Cheah. In this episode, Zac explains how Pundi X works and shares his thoughts on the current state of cryptocurrency adoption and how Pundi X is helping bring cryptocurrency payments to retail markets around the world. 

Panelists:
Tim Tam - CoinFi CEO
Zac Cheah - Pundi X CEO

[1:06] Topic Introduction - Nate 
[2:09] What is Pundi X?
[3:54] The Current State of Cryptocurrency Adoption and Predictions for the Future - Zac
[6:35] Challenges of and Solutions to Working with a Volatile Asset - Zac
[8:31] Comparing Cryptocurrency to the Dot-Com Boom - Zac
[9:56] Stablecoin Considerations and Adoption Predictions - Zac
[11:25] Pundi X in Action: How to Set it up and How to Use it - Zac
[13:46] Predictions About Widespread Adoption - Zac

Resources:
Pundi X Homepage: https://pundix.com/

To find out more about the CoinFi platform and the COFI token, go to CoinFi.com/About. Also, keep an eye out for the launch of CoinFi News. CoinFi News gives crypto investors like you an informational advantage. Be the first to know the news that moves the markets, including when a token gets listed on a new exchange. To get early access to CoinFi News, go to CoinFi.com/News-Beta to sign up as an exclusive beta tester when the product launches later this summer.

Episode 007: How PundiX Is Bringing Crypto Payments To Retail

Trans-fee mining: a brand-new exchange token model with a great deal of controversy  surrounding it. In this episode of the CoinFi Podcast, the panelists explore the benefits of the model, discuss its sustainability, make predictions for future exchanges, and more.  

Panelists:
Alex Svanevik - Chief Data Scientist
Jonney Liu - Head of Crypto Research
Eugene Khaimson - Algo Developer & Head of Quantitative Analytics  

[1:06] Topic Introduction - Nate 
[2:53] What is Trans-Fee Mining and Why Should You Care? - Jonney
[3:36] Differences and Similarities Between Trans-Fee Mining and ICOs - Alex
[6:38] Benefits of Trans-Fee Mining - Eugene
[8:26] Analyzing the Sustainability of Trans-Fee Mining - Jonney
[12:22] Exchange Token Incentives - Alex
[14:54] Considerations for the Future of the Trans-Fee Mining Model - Alex 
[16:24] Is There a Market for Trans-Fee Mining Tokens? - Jonney
[21:08] Evaluating the Value of Trans-Fee Mining Tokens vs. Other ICO Tokens - Eugene
[22:06] Is it Worth Investing in a Trans-Fee Mining Exchange? - Eugene

Resources:
The CoinFi Podcast - Episode 4: 

To find out more about the CoinFi platform and the COFI token, go to CoinFi.com/About. Also, keep an eye out for the launch of CoinFi News. CoinFi News gives crypto investors like you an informational advantage. Be the first to know the news that moves the markets, including when a token gets listed on a new exchange. To get early access to CoinFi News, go to CoinFi.com/News-Beta to sign up as an exclusive beta tester when the product launches later this summer.

Episode 008: Trans-Fee Mining: Ponzi Scheme Or A Clever Way To ICO?

Algorithmic trading, or algo trading for short, is a term commonly thrown around in traditional finance and usually brought up when talking about institutional money or market makers. In this episode of the CoinFi Podcast, you’ll learn how algo trading applies to today’s crypto markets, how high-frequency traders profit from algos, and why algo trading may actually benefit the average, everyday trader in the long run.

Panelists:
Tim Tam - CoinFi CEO
Jonney Liu - Head of Crypto Research
Eugene Khaimson - Head of Quantitative Analytics

[1:17] Topic Introduction - Nate 
[2:25] What Exactly is Algorithmic Trading? - Eugene
[3:19] Historical Equity References and Predictions for the Future of Crypto Markets - Tim
[6:00] Is Algorithmic Trading Necessarily Better Than Human Trading? - Jonney
[8:15] Best Price Execution: Why Is It Relevant to Crypto Traders Today? - Eugene
[11:22] Effects of Algorithmic Bot Trading in Today’s Crypto Markets - Eugene
[15:37] Benefits of Market Maker Influence and Strategies for Traders - Eugene
[16:45] Decimalization and the Tightening of Spreads - Jonney
[18:13] What Is A “Spread” and How Does It Affect the Average Investor? - Jonney
[19:12] Issues with Liquidity Segmentation - Eugene
[21:22] How Algorithms Can Assist With Order Execution - Tim

To find out more about the CoinFi platform and the COFI token, go to CoinFi.com/About. Also, keep an eye out for the launch of CoinFi News. CoinFi News gives crypto investors like you an informational advantage. Be the first to know the news that moves the markets, including when a token gets listed on a new exchange. To get early access to CoinFi News, go to CoinFi.com/News-Beta to sign up as an exclusive beta tester when the product launches later this summer.

Episode 009: Opening The Black Box Algo Trading 101 For Crypto Investors

Near-guaranteed profit by lending cryptocurrency? The idea sounds great, but is there a catch? Find out in this episode of the CoinFi Podcast where the team explores nontraditional lending: how it works, its risks, and how it can be used to make profit.

Episode 010: Crypto - Backed Loans  How You Can Make Money With Nontraditional Lending

With the recent event happenings, the term ‘stablecoin’ doesn’t seem like a very fitting name for the assets they represent. With Tether’s recent event happenings, the USDT strayed away from the US dollar that backs it by a nearly 10% spread. Furthermore, there’s been a lot of interest and talks with the emergence of ERC20 stablecoins. 

So what are stablecoins? In this episode, we discuss the different types of stablecoins, why stablecoins are important, and how the future landscape of stablecoins will look with the emergence of all these new stablecoins.

Episode 011: How Do Stablecoins Work

Candid conversations about crypto finance. This weekly podcast reveals behind the scenes conversations at a fast-growing crypto financial intelligence startup. Listen to insightful conversations about the crypto markets, blockchain technology, Bitcoin, Ethereum, ICOs, altcoins and more in this podcast for cryptocurrency investors.