September Recap – 10 years Ethereum, new episode of Uncut Gems with MegaETH, bitcoin seasonality, and more
Oct 1, 2024 - 7 min read
Celebrating 10 years of Ethereum feels like looking back on an extraordinary journey. From the early days of helping Ethereum find its footing in Zug to supporting the Beacon Chain launch, Bitcoin Suisse has proudly stood alongside. With over 21’000 validators now under our watch, we’ve grown together, and we’re excited for the next chapter. Happy 10th anniversary, Ethereum—here’s to many more milestones ahead!
Andrej Majcen, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Products & Services
SOTXX on Asset TV: What makes a "Blue Chip" in the digital asset space?
In a recent interview with Asset TV, Ladi Williams, Head of Thematics & Strategy, Index Product Management at STOXX, discussed the composition of the STOXX Digital Asset Blue Chip Index and walked through its objective and methodology. The index is built upon our Bitcoin Suisse Global Crypto Taxonomy, which serves as its underlying framework. This approach is setting a new standard for identifying top-tier digital assets.
Watch the full interview here to discover how our taxonomy is redefining the criteria for blue chip status in the world of digital assets.
Company & Industry Highlights
Celebrating ten years of Ethereum at CVSummit 2024
This year’s edition of the CV Summit, Switzerland’s flagship blockchain event, was truly special: 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Ethereum, which was celebrated at the special event ETH10X. Zug made history in 2014 when the Ethereum founders set up shop in the small Swiss town. The Swiss authorities and the Canton and City of Zug thanked all Ethereum founders for their transformative impact on Zug and the global economy and grant the founders prestigious awards.
Bitcoin Suisse and the Ethereum Foundation share a deep-rooted history. In the early days, Bitcoin Suisse played a pivotal role as Ethereum’s gateway to the market by providing on-and-off ramp functionalities. In 2015, Bitcoin Suisse significantly supported the Ether crowdsale, and in 2020, our clients contributed an impressive 17% of all ETH needed for the launch of Ethereum 2.0. We are proud to have been a steadfast partner since the very beginning and continue to wish Ethereum every success for the future.
As a platinum partner of this year’s CV Summit, Bitcoin Suisse will be participating in three panels and proudly celebrating the Ethereum founders at ETH10X. Our CEO, Andrej Majcen, will have the honour of presenting an award to one of Ethereum's co-founders, making this milestone celebration even more remarkable. You can watch the panels on CV Lab's YouTube channel here.
New Fundamental
Bitcoin seasonality and current trends
Our latest “Fundamental” article explores the seasonality trends of the S&P 500 and bitcoin. Historically, August and September tend to be tough months for both markets, but October and November often see impressive gains during the so-called “uptober” — especially for bitcoin, which has posted some of its best returns during this period. While the old phrase "Sell in May and go away" might be well-known, our analysis suggests that autumn could be a key time to jump back in.
Curious to know why fall might be the season for bitcoin? Dive into the full article here.
CCA Token Summit
Armin Schmid as panelist on CCA Token Summit Liechtenstein
The 2024 edition of the CCA Token Summit took place in Vaduz on October 3rd, hosted by the CCA Trustless Technologies Association e.V. This prestigious event brought together top global experts to explore the future of blockchain.
We are proud that Armin Schmid, CEO of Bitcoin Suisse (Liechtenstein) AG, participated as a panelist, engaging in a discussion on the dynamic interplay between regulation and innovation. The panel explored where we currently stand and how regulation can serve as a catalyst for innovation in the blockchain industry.
Bitcoin Suisse (Liechtenstein) AG supported this year’s summit as a silver sponsor, further solidifying our commitment to advancing the blockchain ecosystem.
Research
Uncut Gems: How MegaETH will scale Ethereum
In the latest episode of Uncut Gems, Dominic Weibel, Head of Research, and Wolfgang Vitale, Crypto Protocol Expert at Bitcoin Suisse, engage with Shuyao and Namik, the founders of MegaETH, in a detailed conversation. The discussion delves into MegaETH’s innovative approach to blockchain scalability through node specialization. MegaETH’s high-performance, real-time architecture is designed to overcome the common limitations of blockchain speed and scalability, while maintaining a robust and decentralized framework.
Curious about insights into the future of scalable blockchain solutions? Listen to this interesting episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or watch the full video on YouTube.
New Edition
Industry Rollup #3
The Bitcoin Suisse Industry Rollup offers insightful analyses of the digital asset ecosystem in a concise and accessible format.
The new edition of the Industry Rollup analyzes how bitcoin, despite some recent shakeups, remains the highest performing asset class YTD. Meanwhile, asset class correlations to bitcoin surged, reflecting a maturing market. Highlights include bitcoin's growing dominance to 57.7%, DeFi's resilience, and tokenized assets reaching all-time highs.
Curious to learn more? Read the third edition of our Industry Rollup here.
The Weekly Wrap
The latest news at a glance
Stay informed about the latest news in the world of crypto with the Weekly Wrap from Bitcoin Suisse every Friday. You can sign up for the Weekly Wrap here.
Last month’s editions at a glance:
- September 6: Bitcoin at $56'000, Crypto Market Sentiment in Extreme Fear & Eyes on Economic Data
- September 13: A Busy Week, Gold at ATHs, Trump Project Launching Soon & Stablecoins on the Rise
- September 20: Interest Rate Cut, S&P 500 All-Time High & Bitcoin above $63'000
- September 27: Crypto Market Is Rising, U.S. Equities at ATHs & China Stimulus