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.
Alex Benfield's Articles
By Alex Benfield On June 14, 202103:00 PM Eastern
After over a year of COVID-19 lockdowns and a cryptocurrency bull market, we expected the first major cryptocurrency conference would be a popular event. But very few would have guessed how...
By Alex Benfield On June 14, 202101:50 PM Eastern
Welcome back to our Trader Monitor, the new added benefit to your Weiss Cryptocurrency Portfolio membership.
Bitcoin (BTC, Tech/Adoption Grade “A-”) has just burst through the $40,000 level,...
By Alex Benfield On June 7, 202101:50 PM Eastern
Welcome to the first edition of the new weekly trader monitor! In this Monday piece, we’ll review our active trade signals and highlight any of our covered assets that are close to a buy or sell...
By Alex Benfield On June 2, 202103:30 PM Eastern
• Bitcoin (BTC, Tech/Adoption Grade “A-”) has been channel trading for over a week but could be eyeing a breakout.
• Chainlink (LINK) has regained the $30 level but struggled to push above...
By Alex Benfield On May 26, 202103:00 PM Eastern
• Bitcoin (BTC, Tech/Adoption Grade “A-”) is trying to break through and close above the $40,000 barrier, a key test of this recovery.
• Chainlink (LINK) smashed through the $30 barrier today...
By Alex Benfield On May 19, 202103:30 PM Eastern
• Bitcoin (BTC, Tech/Adoption Grade “A-”) touched lows of $30,000 earlier today before retracing slightly.
• Ethereum (ETH, Tech/Adoption Grade “A-”) also lost some major ground from its...
By Alex Benfield On May 19, 202101:28 PM Eastern
Wow, days like today can still test the conviction of even the most tried and true crypto investors.
We’ve taken steps to prepare you for the volatile nature of crypto markets, telling you that...
By Alex Benfield On May 12, 202103:00 PM Eastern
• Aave (AAVE) has smashed through its all-time high today and looks to lead the next decentralized finance (DeFi) boom.
• Uniswap (UNI) is also making a run at new highs and could be on the...
By Alex Benfield On May 11, 202103:30 PM Eastern
The cryptocurrency market is cooling off after a red-hot run led by altcoins. This type of action is healthy because it’s a period of preparation for the next leg of a long bull run.
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By Alex Benfield On May 5, 202104:00 PM Eastern
Altcoins are all the rage today as the cryptocurrency market continues to get broader and deeper.
• Litecoin (LTC, Tech/Adoption Grade “B-”) is up about 12% today and has set a new yearly...