Shaurya Malwa is a well-known crypto-curious journalist. With his experience as Co-Leader of the CoinDesk tokens and data team in Asia, he provides a unique perspective to CoinDesk’s markets team regarding market trends, DeFi, and the effects of world happenings. Drawing on substantial knowledge in the crypto derivatives and DeFi space, Malwa guides readers through the choppy waters of crypto, supplying insights on blockchain technology, Bitcoin, and multiple altcoins. His work has been enormously helpful to illuminate just how nuanced the connection is between geopolitical developments and the digital asset market.
Malwa’s expertise includes an extensive understanding of market microstructure and protocol analysis. Aside from being an active member of the crypto ecosystem, Mr. He has over $1000 in crypto, primarily held in a diverse portfolio that includes BTC, ETH, SOL and many altcoins. Moreover, Malwa brings liquidity to multiple DeFi ecosystems showing his commitment and participation in the decentralized finance ecosystem.
He writes about everything from culture to climate to sports for CoinDesk. His reporting dives deep into the performance of Ether, Solana, and Cardano to explain how Bitcoin has outlasted the crypto crash. Malwa’s monthly features explore the ways evolving geopolitical events are impacting cryptocurrency markets, offering rich context for crypto investors looking to make sense of uncertainty. He’s covered the surge in crypto trading activity after major selloffs. Thereby giving them a complete picture of what’s driving market dynamics.
In particular, it isn’t as reckless as you might think that he has covered the role of institutional inflows and ETF demand in stoking Bitcoin’s price. Malwa has written about how well the CoinDesk 20 index has done. Unlike our MSDI, this index tracks the biggest tokens and provides a general snapshot of the market’s health.
"Its ability to hold above $100K underscores resilience amid geopolitical and macro volatility," - Kay Lu, CEO of HashKey Eco Labs
Malwa’s perspectives reach further than just CoinDesk, as he is very active on social media platforms like Truth Social. His contributions show his profound understanding of the crypto landscape we find ourselves navigating today and its relationship to events around the world.
Malwa’s insights extend beyond CoinDesk, as he maintains an active presence on social media platforms such as Truth Social. His work reflects a deep understanding of the crypto landscape and its connection to global events.