From Crypto Long & Short
Leverage Demand, Not Leverage Itself, Down in Bitcoin
The latest decline in bitcoin prices may be due not to deleveraging so much as just a lack of demand for leveraged-long positions.

Will the Holiday Season Bring Gifts or a Lump of Coal for Bitcoin Investors?
There are just seven weeks left in the year, and it seems there’s no consensus on who will win out: the HODLers (steadfast accumulators) or the profit-takers.

What Bitcoin and Ether’s Options Tell Us About Their Maturity
Higher options volume relative to spot is a sign of a developed market and can help with price discovery.

The Bias That Propels Shiba Inu and Dogecoin
A coin with a lower per-unit price can make novice investors feel a little richer.

As the CME’s Volume Gets Pumped, the Bitcoin ETF’s Quirky Structure Could Explain Some of It
If one wants exposure to bitcoin, the purest play is buying bitcoin itself. Everything else comes with its own idiosyncrasies.

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Kim Greenberg Klemballa is the head of marketing for CoinDesk Indices. Kim brings approximately 20 years of experience in the financial industry and is currently responsible for leading the marketing and branding initiatives. Previously, Kim was head of marketing for VettaFi, led strategic beta and ETF marketing at Columbia Threadneedle, served as director of marketing at Aberdeen Standard Investments (formerly ETF Securities) and was vice president of marketing at Source Exchange Traded Investments (now Invesco). She also held multiple positions at Guggenheim Investments. Kim also holds the Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) and Certified Tradeshow Marketer (CTSM) designations.
