Alex Benfield

| Crypto Analyst

Alex Benfield graduated with a degree in industrial and operating engineering from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and has been actively researching and investing in cryptocurrencies since 2017.

Prior to joining Weiss Ratings, Alex worked as a data analyst at a major cryptocurrency data firm. There, he worked with crypto asset managers and created trading strategies using data such as on-chain analysis, market trends and smart-contract data.

Alex works closely with Juan Villaverde on the Weiss Crypto Investor and Weiss Crypto Portfolio. He focuses on timing the market to optimize medium-/long-term swing trades on blue-chip cryptocurrencies. He also gauges market sentiment data to find rising lesser-known crypto assets ready to explode in growth.

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Trader Monitor: 4 Reasons to Be Optimistic About Your Crypto Future
By Alex Benfield On July 31, 202303:50 PM Eastern
Let’s use this lull in price action to review our portfolio and prepare for the next bull market.
The Great Monetary Magic Show
By Juan M. Villaverde and Alex Benfield On July 28, 202304:00 PM Eastern
Now you see your wealth, now you don’t. Here’s why …
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What to Do as Global Liquidity Tightens
By Juan M. Villaverde, Chris Coney and Alex Benfield On July 28, 202311:52 AM Eastern
Bullish headlines are being tampered by tightening liquidity and our transitional cycle. Here’s how to make the most of this time.
Return of the Rate Hikes
By Alex Benfield On July 26, 202304:00 PM Eastern
Even if the Fed resumes its rate hikes today, crypto continues to hold strong appeal.
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Trader Monitor: Bitcoin’s Pullback Has All Eyes on $28K
By Alex Benfield On July 24, 202304:00 PM Eastern
Corrective phases are essential to help build a solid foundation for the next set of rallies, and that’s what we believe is happening here.
XRP X-Factor, SEC Soap Opera & Dollar Drama
By Juan M. Villaverde and Alex Benfield On July 21, 202304:00 PM Eastern
This transition year is setting the stage for the upcoming bull market, slated for late 2023 or early 2024.
Bitcoin Adoption Is Accelerating
By Alex Benfield On July 19, 202304:00 PM Eastern
TradFi bigshots and even presidential candidates have Bitcoin on their radar.
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Trader Monitor: Regulatory Clarity & Economic Shifts Fuel Crypto
By Alex Benfield On July 17, 202304:49 PM Eastern
Improving regulatory and macroeconomic factors are helping to create a more favorable environment for crypto.
A Wave of Positivity Washes Over Crypto
By Juan M. Villaverde and Alex Benfield On July 14, 202304:00 PM Eastern
Ripple’s recent win has helped foster a friendlier regulatory environment for crypto.
Increased Liquidity Will Inject Energy for Bitcoin’s Next Bull Run
By Alex Benfield On July 12, 202304:00 PM Eastern
Like an energy boost, the increased liquidity entering the market will fuel crypto to its next big bull run.
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