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
Here are the factors contributing to the prolonged crypto decline... and how conditions are poised to improve. Read More
Here are the factors contributing to the prolonged crypto decline... and how conditions are poised to improve. Read More
U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in July, belying worries about a sharp economic downturn. Read More
U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in July, belying worries about a sharp economic downturn. Read More
Editor’s Note: Happy Friday, dear reader. I hope you have a great weekend. But first, let’s get to it! BLS Reports Inflation Slowed More Than Expected in July On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) set the stage for a Federal Reserve… Read More
After months of correction in cryptocurrency prices, are we finally ready to turn the corner and head into the next leg of the bull market? Read More
After months of correction in cryptocurrency prices, are we finally ready to turn the corner and head into the next leg of the bull market? Read More
The twin data trends this week suggest that the Fed's aggressive rate hikes over the past year are curbing inflation without triggering a severe economic slowdown. Read More
The twin data trends this week suggest that the Fed's aggressive rate hikes over the past year are curbing inflation without triggering a severe economic slowdown. Read More
Want to make sure you're buying stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value? Here's how margin of safety can work for you... Read More
Want to make sure you're buying stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value? Here's how margin of safety can work for you... Read More
Rents are soaring. We examine a lucrative strategy to leverage this trend for steady income. Read More
Rents are soaring. We examine a lucrative strategy to leverage this trend for steady income. Read More
Editor’s Note: At this point, I’m not sure what day it is anymore. Let’s get to it. BoA’s Brian Moynihan Predicts a “Soft Landing” Over the weekend, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan reported that the bank no longer believes that recession is… Read More
Volatility has been plaguing all major markets over the past couple of weeks. Here is how it's affecting crypto and how to manage it. Read More
Volatility has been plaguing all major markets over the past couple of weeks. Here is how it's affecting crypto and how to manage it. Read More
Here’s why cannabis-oriented real estate investment trusts are positioned to thrive, especially in light of legal and monetary policy trends. Read More
Here’s why cannabis-oriented real estate investment trusts are positioned to thrive, especially in light of legal and monetary policy trends. Read More
