Bullish · 16 hours ago
Research Analyst
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBullish is a regulated digital assets exchange that has recently acquired CoinDesk, a leading media and data company in the crypto economy. The Research Analyst role involves producing data-driven research on crypto protocols and exchange markets, focusing on analyzing complex datasets and delivering high-quality written reports.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth research on Layer-1 and Layer-2 protocols, including on-chain activity, tokenomics, governance, and ecosystem growth
Analyse exchange-level market data, including spot and derivatives volumes, liquidity, stablecoin activity, and CEX vs DEX dynamics
Work extensively with CoinDesk Data APIs and internal datasets, as well as third-party on-chain data sources
Use Google BigQuery, SQL, and Python to query, clean, and analyse large, complex datasets
Build repeatable analytical frameworks that can be reused across research reports and client engagements
Collaborate closely with Research Engineering on data pipelines, dashboards, and automated research workflows
Produce clear, well-structured written research, ranging from long-form reports to analytical sections within larger deliverables
Support flagship market quality research, exchange-level analysis, and bespoke client research projects across spot, derivatives, and stablecoin markets
Qualification
Required
Crypto-native background with hands-on experience across blockchain ecosystems (e.g. DeFi usage, governance participation, staking)
Strong understanding of Layer-1 and Layer-2 architectures, rollups, and governance mechanisms
Proven ability to work with complex datasets and derive original, data-backed insights
Proficiency in SQL (BigQuery) and working knowledge of Python for data analysis
Familiarity with on-chain data tools (e.g. Dune, Nansen, Glassnode) and exchange/market data sources
Strong research writing skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex systems and findings
Preferred
Experience in institutional-grade research, crypto investment research, or blockchain analytics
Exposure to dashboards, data products, or research automation workflows
Comfort working alongside data engineers or in data-heavy research teams
Some experience contributing to paid research or advisory deliverables
Company
Bullish
The Bullish digital asset exchange offers market-leading order depth and consistently tight spreads all in a regulated environment.
Founded in 2021
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$300MKey Investors
Founders Fund,Thiel Capital
2021-05-11Series Unknown· $300M
Leadership Team
Tom Farley
CEO
Recent News
2025-09-12
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