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Analysis of cryptocurrency connectedness based on network to transaction volume ratios

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  • Hafner, Christian M.

    (Université catholique de Louvain, LIDAM/ISBA, Belgium)

  • Majeri , Sabrine

Abstract

Network to Transaction (NVT) ratio is a measure that describes the relationship between transaction volume and market capitalization, and that may serve as an indicator for the valuation of a cryptocurrency. We build a connectedness network connecting 39 cryptocurrencies based on mutual contributions to the variances of forecast errors for NVT ratios. We find that NVT connectedness is not related to market capitalization, as we have large and small cryptocurrencies by market cap that propagate large NVT shocks (e.g. Litecoin, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash(bch), OMG Network and Decentraland). The largest transmitter of NVT shocks is OMG Network, which receives little public attention. Cryptocurrencies relying on proof of stake as a consensus mechanism are the smallest receivers of NVT spillovers from other cryptocurrencies. These assets are also the least interconnected, which makes them attractive from a risk diversification point of view. This complements the energy efficiency of PoS compared with proof of work.

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  • Hafner, Christian M. & Majeri , Sabrine, 2022. "Analysis of cryptocurrency connectedness based on network to transaction volume ratios," LIDAM Reprints ISBA 2022033, Université catholique de Louvain, Institute of Statistics, Biostatistics and Actuarial Sciences (ISBA).
    • Handle: RePEc:aiz:louvar:2022033
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42521-022-00054-w
    Note: In: Digital Finance, 2022, vol. 4, p. 187-216
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    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • C43 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Index Numbers and Aggregation
    • Z11 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economics of the Arts and Literature

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