About Alex Smith

I've been covering crypto as an analyst for eight years, and I now write daily for Cryptonomic. My angle is straightforward: read the raw numbers, pull from primary sources, and call it as I see it without carrying water for any camp. In a market this crowded with maximalists and shills, staying neutral takes real work, and I keep at it, even when it means rereading a piece and rewriting the parts where I've drifted.

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Crypto News Bitcoin

Bitcoin breaks $82,000: The institutional comeback

Bitcoin reached $82,305 on May 6, its highest since January. U.S. spot ETFs recorded $2.44B in April inflows, with BlackRock alone capturing 70% of the total.

Crypto News Altcoins

Altcoin Season 2026: Hyperliquid, Solana, and XRP

In 2026, altcoin season rewards protocols with real revenue. Hyperliquid, Solana, and XRP are capturing the bulk of institutional flows.

Crypto News Bitcoin

Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Strategy halted bitcoin purchases on May 4, two days before its Q1 earnings release. The firm holds 818,334 BTC valued at $64.44 billion.