Alex Benfield is the Editor of Crypto Investing Daily and has been researching, analyzing, and investing in all things cryptocurrency for over 7 years now. Alex began his personal cryptocurrency investments in 2017 and officially started his crypto career in 2018 as an analyst at Digital Assets Data, a crypto data company. He spent 2020-2023 working as a co-editor and analyst for Weiss Ratings where he co-managed multiple portfolios of crypto blue-chips with sprinkles of exciting altcoin investments. Alex’s trading style hinges on long term momentum based swing trades that capitalize on the crypto markets massive volatility and price swings between bull and bear markets.
In addition to trading and investing in cryptocurrency Alex is also a golfer, skier, and avid boatsman. Alex is also a dual citizen of Brazil and the United States and he has a penchant for travel. He has been to many different countries in Central and South America as well as Europe, with Japan next up on the list of countries to travel to.
Analyst Articles
The cryptocurrency market is kicking off perhaps the hottest bull market in its nascent history. Here's what it all means for investors. Read More
The cryptocurrency market is kicking off perhaps the hottest bull market in its nascent history. Here's what it all means for investors. Read More
We explore the synergistic interplay of two industries, marijuana and cryptocurrency, and why the trend presents profitable opportunities. Read More
We explore the synergistic interplay of two industries, marijuana and cryptocurrency, and why the trend presents profitable opportunities. Read More
Editor’s Note: Happy Friday, dear reader. My birthday is on Monday — which is always a bummer (thanks, Leap Year). So I’ll be spending the weekend doing some early celebrations. Anyway, let’s get to it! The January PCE Report Is… Not Terrible Yesterday,… Read More
Believe it or not, some traders base trading decisions on the calendar. But does seasonal analysis actually work? Here's an overview... Read More
Believe it or not, some traders base trading decisions on the calendar. But does seasonal analysis actually work? Here's an overview... Read More
The largest economy in Europe has voted to legalize marijuana across the board, a watershed for the global cannabis industry. Read More
The largest economy in Europe has voted to legalize marijuana across the board, a watershed for the global cannabis industry. Read More
The crypto market has been almost indescribably hot over the last few weeks, but the start of this week has been incredible for this sector. Read More
The crypto market has been almost indescribably hot over the last few weeks, but the start of this week has been incredible for this sector. Read More
The main stock market indices have been posting record highs and valuations are stretched, but the investment context remains bullish. Read More
The main stock market indices have been posting record highs and valuations are stretched, but the investment context remains bullish. Read More
Editor’s Note: Happy Wednesday, dear reader! I hope you are enjoying the final week of February. Hopefully, we’ll start seeing early signs of spring before too long. This would definitely be me: Now let’s get to it! NABE Boosts U.S. GDP Forecast for 2024… Read More
One major crypto sector that has been hotter than the rest over the past few weeks has been AI-adjacent projects. Read More
One major crypto sector that has been hotter than the rest over the past few weeks has been AI-adjacent projects. Read More
Global energy markets continue to be shaped by geopolitics, supply and demand, and economic growth. Here's a 2024 outlook for investors. Read More
Global energy markets continue to be shaped by geopolitics, supply and demand, and economic growth. Here's a 2024 outlook for investors. Read More