Glenn Williams Jr.

Crypto Markets Analyst

Glenn C Williams Jr, CMT is a Crypto Markets Analyst with an initial background in traditional finance. His experience includes research and analysis of individual cryptocurrencies, defi protocols, and crypto-based funds. He has worked in conjunction with crypto trading desks both in the identification of opportunities, and evaluation of performance.

He previously spent 6 years publishing research on small cap oil and gas (Exploration and Production) stocks, and believes in using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis. Glenn also holds the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation along with the Series 3 (National Commodities Futures) license. He earned a Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University, along with an MBA in Finance from Temple University.

He owns BTC, ETH, UNI, DOT, MATIC, and AVAX

Latest from Glenn Williams Jr.

Markets

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Add to Their Holdings, Even as Prices Retrace

As longer term bitcoin supply increases, the CoinDesk Bitcoin Trend Indicator (BTI) shows a market in uptrend, despite recent price declines.

May 8, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Trade Flat After Mildly Encouraging Jobs Data

The two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization were changing hands in a tight range after jobless claims were slightly higher than expected, a small sign the jobs market is cooling.

May 4, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Decouple From Stocks: What's Next for Crypto After Fed Rate Hike?

The recent decoupling indicates the assets will trade on their own merits.

May 3, 2023

Finance

Crypto Innovation and Regulation Should Be Partners, Not Adversaries

Developers are flourishing elsewhere amid strident relationships with U.S. regulators.

May 3, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Rise Sharply Immediately Following JOLTS Jobs Data

The two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization reacted positively to a reduction in job openings

May 2, 2023

Markets

Volatile Price Moves on Monday Contrast to Recent Calm Waters

Bitcoin’s price has been relatively stable over the last six weeks.

May 2, 2023

Finance

IRS Hopes to Have New Crypto Operating Plan in '12-ish' Months, Official Says

Julie Foerster, the agency's point person for cryptocurrency taxation, also stressed a need for working with the community at Consensus 2023.

Apr 28, 2023

Julie Foerster, Project Director at the IRS (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto Innovation and Regulation Can Co-Exist, Top Industry Executives Agree

In a wide-ranging panel discussion at Consensus 2023, a quartet of senior crypto industry executives discussed what's next in the digital asset market's evolution.

Apr 27, 2023

Markets

TradFi Sees Opportunity in Crypto Despite ‘Red Wedding,’ Burning Buildings

Asset managers see decline in crypto valuations as a chance to increase exposure.

Apr 26, 2023

Dawn Harflinger, CEO of Lili’uokalani Trust (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Markets

As Crypto Grows, so Does CoinDesk’s Commitment to Keeping Pace

A new CoinDesk tool called the Bitcoin Trend Indicator can help traders spot where BTC is headed.

Apr 26, 2023

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