Andy Baehr

Andy leads research and product development of digital asset indices and strategies at CoinDesk Indices, bringing twenty-five years of global markets and investment management experience to help improve crypto trading and investing for everyone.

Prior to joining CoinDesk, Andy was a partner at Risk Premium Investments, an alternative asset management firm serving institutions. Earlier, he held leadership roles on derivatives desks at Credit Suisse, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank, focusing on options, structured products, and systematic strategies.

Andy holds BA and MBA degrees from Columbia University. He is a CFA® charter holder and holds the CAIA designation. Since 2008, Andy has served as a board member for Goodwill NYNJ.

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CoinDesk Indices

A Pre-Consensus Lift Amidst Lingering Recession Whispers

Following weeks of turbulence, a shift in sentiment sparked a notable crypto rally coinciding with CoinDesk's Consensus conference in Toronto, creating an atmosphere of optimism and good vibes, says CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr.

CoinDesk

Opinion

Reflections on Those MSTR Bitcoin ‘Earnings’

The 'Strategy Model' is good for BTC. But what about the rest of crypto? CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr has questions.

Michael Saylor

Opinion

Is ETH Still Special?

Andy Baehr, Head of Product at CoinDesk Indices, says ETH has yet to find a “growth story” this cycle. Among the CoinDesk 20, it sits in 16th place YTD.

Ethereum Abstract Crystal

Opinion

Market, Data Suggests Favorable Outlook for Bitcoin — CoinDesk Indices

And the tide that lifts bitcoin rarely leaves other quality projects stranded, says CoinDesk Indices Head of Product and Research Andy Baehr.

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CoinDesk Indices

Size Matters

Crypto mid-caps are struggling, offering investors less reward and more risk. CoinDesk Indice’s Andy Baehr wonders if a large-cap tilt in digital asset investing will deliver excess returns to investors.

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CoinDesk Indices

Still Learning After All These Years

CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr on grass roots crypto adoption and paying forward the “gimmick.”


Opinion

Bitcoin Celebrates a “Champagne Moment” — What Lies Ahead?

Since the Fed's easing cycle began coupled with the outcome of the U.S. election, digital assets have experienced significant developments, prompting three predictions for the months ahead, says Andy Baehr.

Bitcoin's Champaign Moment

Opinion

How to Build an Asset Class in Three Easy Steps

Kelly Ye, portfolio manager at Decentral Park Capital and Andy Baehr, head of product at CoinDesk Indices, trade views, active manager vs indexer, on what steps are most important to shape the capital markets and investment landscape for digital assets in a post U.S. election world.

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Opinion

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin’s Price

Bitcoin began to gain wider attention in the October 2023 rally when it became more clear that so-called “spot” ETFs would be approved and launched soon. The launch of 11 ETFs on Jan. 11 was a milestone for the digital asset world and broke ETF records.

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Markets

Why an Ether Staking Rate Will Increase Crypto Adoption

Ethereum’s integrated staking rate is now part of the investment case for ether. Understanding and measuring it is key to driving innovation and acceptance of ETH-based financial products.

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