Crypto Research Analyst

As a Crypto Research Analyst at Yale Blockchain, you support market research, digital asset analysis, ecosystem tracking, and blockchain-focused reporting across cryptocurrency and Web3 markets. You monitor crypto markets, research emerging projects, analyze token and protocol activity, and prepare clear insights for a team dedicated to advancing the blockchain ecosystem and connecting students with meaningful opportunities in the space.

What you'll do

• 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

What you bring

• 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
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to explain crypto market trends, digital asset risks, blockchain developments, and research findings clearly
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment while managing multiple research and analysis priorities

Nice to have

• Familiarity with blockchain explorers, crypto analytics tools, DeFi dashboards, TradingView, market data platforms, or research databases
• Previous experience in crypto research, investment research, fintech, financial markets, blockchain projects, DeFi, Web3 communities, or academic research groups

What we offer

• Salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 USD per year depending on experience
• 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
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

About Yale Blockchain

Yale Blockchain is an initiative of the Yale Blockchain Club, dedicated to giving Yale students exceptional access to knowledge, resources, and opportunities in blockchain technology. The organization advances the broader blockchain ecosystem by fostering innovation and supporting learners at all experience levels, with a focus on rigorous education, support for founders, and meaningful career pathways in Web3.