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Crypto Research Analyst

L5

yale blockchainSacramento, CA7 days ago

$85,000 - $100,000

Occupations

Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsBlockchain EngineersFinancial and Investment Analysts

Industries

Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceComputer Systems Design ServicesMarketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
Company Description: Yale Blockchain is an initiative of the Yale Blockchain Club (YBC), which is dedicated to giving Yale students exceptional access to knowledge, resources, and opportunities in blockchain technology. The organization focuses on advancing the broader blockchain ecosystem by fostering innovation and supporting learners at all experience levels. YBC operates on three core pillars: providing rigorous education in blockchain, offering strong support for founders building in the space, and connecting students with meaningful career pathways. Team members contribute directly to a dynamic environment that bridges academic insight with real-world blockchain applications.
Role Description: We are hiring a Crypto Research Analyst to support market research, digital asset analysis, ecosystem tracking, and blockchain-focused reporting across cryptocurrency and Web3 markets. This is a full-time, paid remote role based in the USA focused on crypto research, digital asset markets, blockchain ecosystems, DeFi, and market intelligence. The Crypto Research Analyst will monitor crypto markets, research emerging projects, analyze token and protocol activity, and prepare clear insights across cryptocurrencies, DeFi protocols, stablecoins, tokenized assets, layer-1 and layer-2 networks, and crypto-native financial products. This role is ideal for someone with strong interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain, digital assets, financial markets, research, and Web3 innovation.
Responsibilities:
  • Research cryptocurrency markets, digital assets, blockchain networks, token ecosystems, DeFi protocols, stablecoins, and Web3 infrastructure
  • Monitor token performance, liquidity conditions, market cycles, capital flows, investor sentiment, volatility, and on-chain activity
  • Prepare research notes, market intelligence updates, crypto ecosystem summaries, token briefs, and digital asset reports
  • Track developments across crypto exchanges, DeFi platforms, blockchain startups, venture activity, regulatory updates, institutional adoption, and industry events
  • Analyze opportunities across layer-1 and layer-2 networks, smart contract platforms, DeFi products, tokenized assets, stablecoins, and crypto-native applications
  • Support market mapping, competitive analysis, risk awareness, trend monitoring, and research projects across digital asset markets
  • Collaborate with team members on crypto research, knowledge-sharing materials, market updates, digital asset analysis, and Web3 ecosystem projects
  • Maintain organized research files, token watchlists, market trackers, protocol notes, ecosystem maps, and crypto intelligence resources
Qualifications:
  • Strong interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, digital assets, DeFi, stablecoins, tokenized assets, and Web3 ecosystems
  • Familiarity with crypto markets, token analysis, blockchain networks, digital asset research, decentralized finance, or financial markets
  • Understanding of liquidity, token sectors, market cycles, volatility, investor sentiment, capital flows, and blockchain-based business models
  • Familiarity with blockchain explorers, crypto analytics tools, DeFi dashboards, Trading View, market data platforms, or research databases is a plus
  • Strong research, analytical, organizational, communication, and writing skills
  • Ability to explain crypto market trends, digital asset risks, blockchain developments, and research findings clearly
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while managing multiple research and analysis priorities
  • Previous experience in crypto research, investment research, fintech, financial markets, blockchain projects, DeFi, Web3 communities, or academic research groups is helpful
Benefits:
  • Remote work environment
  • Exposure to cryptocurrency research, blockchain ecosystems, digital asset markets, DeFi, stablecoins, tokenized assets, and Web3 infrastructure
  • Opportunity to build experience across market intelligence, token analysis, research writing, and blockchain ecosystem development
  • Collaborative, knowledge-driven, research-focused, and innovation-oriented environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth Compensation
Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 USD per year depending on experience
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$85,000 - $100,000

Location

Sacramento, CA

Occupation

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Industry

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

Posted

7 days ago

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