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How Glassnode's data revolution empowers wealthy investors
How Glassnode's data revolution empowers wealthy investors originally appeared on TheStreet.
Are you leaving millions on the table in the crypto market? For high net-worth individuals and family offices, the digital asset space can feel like a gamble—complex, risky, and opaque. Enter Glassnode, the leading blockchain data and intelligence platform trusted by top hedge funds, banks, and traders worldwide. With cutting-edge on-chain analytics, Glassnode turns the crypto market from a black-and-white snapshot into a vivid, 3D masterpiece, revealing opportunities and risks others miss. Daniel Blackmore, Glassnode's Chief Commercial Officer, explains how their data-driven insights are helping traditional investors conquer crypto with confidence—and rake in alpha.
Daniel Blackmore's journey to Glassnode started in the high-stakes world of traditional finance. 'I spent most of my career in banking as an interest rates trader and salesperson, dealing with hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds, and banks,' Blackmore shared. Frustrated by manual processes that screamed for automation, he saw blockchain and smart contracts as the solution. This led him to Coinbase Institutional, where he worked with financial giants, before joining Glassnode to tackle a bigger challenge: making crypto markets transparent and actionable.
'Glassnode is helping trading institutions, investors, and researchers form a view on digital assets and act upon it,' Blackmore explained. The problem? Most investors rely on outdated, traditional datasets—spot prices, ETFs, futures—that leave them blind to crypto's unique dynamics. Glassnode's on-chain data reveals what's really happening under the hood, from capital flows to investor behavior, giving users an edge in a market where billions have been lost to poor decisions.
For high net-worth individuals, crypto can seem like a leap into the unknown. Blackmore gets it. 'They're using traditional approaches, which do fine, but they're leaving money on the table,' he said. Conventional data like market prices or ETF flows shows only half the picture—it's like trading in 2D. 'When you add on-chain data, it's like seeing things in color or in 3D,' Blackmore emphasized.
Imagine tracking money moving from wallet to wallet, identifying whether it's a hedge fund or a retail trader, a long-term holder or a short-term speculator. Glassnode's analytics—covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, and more—let you see capital flows, investor psychology, and market sentiment in real time. For example, their recent Q4 2024 report with Fasanara Digital highlighted Bitcoin's surge to $90K and ETF inflows, pinpointing where smart money is moving. This isn't guesswork—it's data-driven alpha that helps you outsmart the market.
What's holding TradFi investors back? 'The biggest thing crypto-native people forget is how deep in the weeds they are,' Blackmore noted. Complex jargon and tech details scare off newcomers who just want the basics: how to buy, store, and profit safely. 'They need Bitcoin 101—how to buy assets, store them, or have a custodian do it,' he said. Many prefer custodians over self-custody, and Glassnode bridges this gap by speaking TradFi's language, using familiar frameworks enhanced with on-chain insights.
Think of crypto like cloud computing in the early 2000s. 'People don't need to know how the cloud works—they just know it's superior,' Blackmore said. Glassnode simplifies blockchain data so you don't need a PhD to take advantage of opportunities. Their tools ensure security and clarity, letting you focus on returns, not risks. With over 800,000 users and partnerships with giants like Coinbase Institutional and CME Group, Glassnode's credibility is rock-solid.
What sets Glassnode apart? Their comprehensive analytics suite combines on-chain and off-chain data, offering metrics like Supply Mapping and Cost Basis Distribution to reveal investor behavior across hundreds of assets. 'We're engaging with tier-1 players—hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, VCs, family offices, banks,' Blackmore said. Their 'Week On-Chain' and 'Market Pulse' reports deliver quick, actionable insights, while bespoke research helps institutions tailor strategies. Recent posts on X highlighted Bitcoin's rally and profit-taking trends, showing how Glassnode spots market shifts others miss.
Unlike competitors like Chainalysis or Nansen, Glassnode's focus on institutional-grade tools and deep coverage of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 500+ ERC-20 tokens makes it the go-to for serious investors.
How Glassnode's data revolution empowers wealthy investors first appeared on TheStreet on Jun 3, 2025
This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
