September 2020 – The Joy of Investing

Impact of Covid-19 on engagement with Bitcoin, Crypto and DeFi

My comments appear in this article https://www.netguru.com/blog/fintech-positive-lockdown-effects?hs_preview=AFrlkBri-34009131929

Pay attention to the Volume trend of Trading activity July 4, 2026
There has been a quiet building of trading volume in US Dollars at a time when the price of crypto in USD has been declining. This tells me that accumulation is occurring under the surface. I view this as long-term bullish for the overall market. Trading volume is depicted in thousands, so the average 120 […]
Thomas Connolly
We need a Painter July 2, 2026
“We Need a Painter” By TJ Connolly Strategy, the corporation, may have defined a new framework for allocating capital. The advantages they describe appear meaningful but it requires faith in the currency/asset that is backing their capital structure. In this case, the faith in Bitcoin as a source of security and comfort as a reliable […]
Thomas Connolly
Consistency of Performance Matters June 18, 2026
The following three links show the 105 enterprise tokens I track over time. The image shows which assets are moving in price in a consistent manner. Just another measure to track what is going on under the surface within the industry without the two main drivers of Bitcoin and Ether. https://thejoyofinvesting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Positive-Price-Moves-1-of-3.jpg https://thejoyofinvesting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Positive-Price-Moves-2-of-3.jpg https://thejoyofinvesting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Positive-Price-Moves-3-of-3.jpg
Thomas Connolly
Today’s Employment Report for the United States June 5, 2026
The headlines are blaring about how strong our economy is and because of that strength in the employment sector the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates in the future. If you subscribe to that view, then you may be seduced by the headline without looking at the details. From my seat, this is the […]
Thomas Connolly