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Masamichi Matsushima

Masamichi Matsushima

Monex Securities Monex University Crypto Asset Analyst
Graduated from the School of Economics at Osaka University. After leaving a city bank, he was a founding member of a cryptocurrency-related startup, engaged in industry research and market analysis. In 2018, he joined the Monex Group. At Monex Crypto Bank, he wrote industry research reports such as "Blockchain Trends in China (2020)" and "Blockchain Data Book 2020", and currently oversees the Web3 newsletter and research report "MCB RESEARCH". He also contributes to many domestic media outlets. He has been in his current position since March 2021.
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Bitcoin Market: August Review and Market Outlook: The Future of Bitcoin Will Be Determined by the Future of US Monetary Policy
CryptoFinance & EconomyWeb3.0

Bitcoin Market: August Review and Market Outlook: The Future of Bitcoin Will Be Determined by the Future of US Monetary Policy

2025/09/30Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin Market: June Review and Future Outlook: US Cryptocurrency Regulation Trends Will Support Bitcoin Prices
CryptoFinance & Economy

Bitcoin Market: June Review and Future Outlook: US Cryptocurrency Regulation Trends Will Support Bitcoin Prices

2025/07/30Masamichi Matsushima
[Bitcoin Market Review – April Recap and Outlook] US-China Tensions Loom Over Bitcoin: What Will Support the Price Going Forward?
CryptoFinance & Economy

[Bitcoin Market Review – April Recap and Outlook] US-China Tensions Loom Over Bitcoin: What Will Support the Price Going Forward?

2025/05/30Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market price: A look back at the beginning of the year and future market outlook. Bitcoin has been volatile, but is it a good buying opportunity in the medium to long term?
CryptoFinance & Economy

Bitcoin market price: A look back at the beginning of the year and future market outlook. Bitcoin has been volatile, but is it a good buying opportunity in the medium to long term?

2025/03/27Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market price: A look back at 2024 and a forecast for 2025. An explanation of the notable Bitcoin reserve and future risk factors.
Crypto

Bitcoin market price: A look back at 2024 and a forecast for 2025. An explanation of the notable Bitcoin reserve and future risk factors.

2025/01/29Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market review for October and future outlook: Trump's victory and renewed focus on halving anomaly
Crypto

Bitcoin market review for October and future outlook: Trump's victory and renewed focus on halving anomaly

2024/11/28Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market review for August and future outlook: Market attention shifts from US interest rate trends to economic trends
Crypto

Bitcoin market review for August and future outlook: Market attention shifts from US interest rate trends to economic trends

2024/09/29Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market review for June and future outlook: Downside risk remains but the market is likely to remain stable
Crypto

Bitcoin market review for June and future outlook: Downside risk remains but the market is likely to remain stable

2024/07/29Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market review for April and future outlook: The biggest focus is on the FOMC in June and when interest rates will start to be cut | Monex Securities, Masatoshi Matsushima
Crypto

Bitcoin market review for April and future outlook: The biggest focus is on the FOMC in June and when interest rates will start to be cut | Monex Securities, Masatoshi Matsushima

2024/05/29Masamichi Matsushima
Will the Bitcoin halving bring back another bubble market? | Monex Securities, Masamichi Matsushima
Crypto

Will the Bitcoin halving bring back another bubble market? | Monex Securities, Masamichi Matsushima

2024/04/01Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market outlook for 2024 | Monex Securities, Masamichi Matsushima
Crypto

Bitcoin market outlook for 2024 | Monex Securities, Masamichi Matsushima

2024/01/29Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin moves towards physical ETFs and half-life | Monex, Masamichi Matsushima.
Crypto

Bitcoin moves towards physical ETFs and half-life | Monex, Masamichi Matsushima.

2023/11/29Masamichi Matsushima
October's hot issue is whether or not “Spot Bitcoin ETF” will be approved.
Crypto

October's hot issue is whether or not “Spot Bitcoin ETF” will be approved.

2023/09/28Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin Market: August Review and Market Outlook: The Future of Bitcoin Will Be Determined by the Future of US Monetary Policy
CryptoFinance & EconomyWeb3.0

Bitcoin Market: August Review and Market Outlook: The Future of Bitcoin Will Be Determined by the Future of US Monetary Policy

2025/09/30Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin Market: June Review and Future Outlook: US Cryptocurrency Regulation Trends Will Support Bitcoin Prices
CryptoFinance & Economy

Bitcoin Market: June Review and Future Outlook: US Cryptocurrency Regulation Trends Will Support Bitcoin Prices

2025/07/30Masamichi Matsushima
[Bitcoin Market Review – April Recap and Outlook] US-China Tensions Loom Over Bitcoin: What Will Support the Price Going Forward?
CryptoFinance & Economy

[Bitcoin Market Review – April Recap and Outlook] US-China Tensions Loom Over Bitcoin: What Will Support the Price Going Forward?

2025/05/30Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market price: A look back at the beginning of the year and future market outlook. Bitcoin has been volatile, but is it a good buying opportunity in the medium to long term?
CryptoFinance & Economy

Bitcoin market price: A look back at the beginning of the year and future market outlook. Bitcoin has been volatile, but is it a good buying opportunity in the medium to long term?

2025/03/27Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market price: A look back at 2024 and a forecast for 2025. An explanation of the notable Bitcoin reserve and future risk factors.
Crypto

Bitcoin market price: A look back at 2024 and a forecast for 2025. An explanation of the notable Bitcoin reserve and future risk factors.

2025/01/29Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market review for October and future outlook: Trump's victory and renewed focus on halving anomaly
Crypto

Bitcoin market review for October and future outlook: Trump's victory and renewed focus on halving anomaly

2024/11/28Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market review for August and future outlook: Market attention shifts from US interest rate trends to economic trends
Crypto

Bitcoin market review for August and future outlook: Market attention shifts from US interest rate trends to economic trends

2024/09/29Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market review for June and future outlook: Downside risk remains but the market is likely to remain stable
Crypto

Bitcoin market review for June and future outlook: Downside risk remains but the market is likely to remain stable

2024/07/29Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market review for April and future outlook: The biggest focus is on the FOMC in June and when interest rates will start to be cut | Monex Securities, Masatoshi Matsushima
Crypto

Bitcoin market review for April and future outlook: The biggest focus is on the FOMC in June and when interest rates will start to be cut | Monex Securities, Masatoshi Matsushima

2024/05/29Masamichi Matsushima
Will the Bitcoin halving bring back another bubble market? | Monex Securities, Masamichi Matsushima
Crypto

Will the Bitcoin halving bring back another bubble market? | Monex Securities, Masamichi Matsushima

2024/04/01Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin market outlook for 2024 | Monex Securities, Masamichi Matsushima
Crypto

Bitcoin market outlook for 2024 | Monex Securities, Masamichi Matsushima

2024/01/29Masamichi Matsushima
Bitcoin moves towards physical ETFs and half-life | Monex, Masamichi Matsushima.
Crypto

Bitcoin moves towards physical ETFs and half-life | Monex, Masamichi Matsushima.

2023/11/29Masamichi Matsushima
October's hot issue is whether or not “Spot Bitcoin ETF” will be approved.
Crypto

October's hot issue is whether or not “Spot Bitcoin ETF” will be approved.

2023/09/28Masamichi Matsushima
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MAGAZINE
Iolite Vol.16

Iolite Vol.16

November 2025 issueReleased on 2025/09/30

Interview with Iolite FACE vol.16, concon Inc. CEO Fumiyoshi Takahashi PHOTO & INTERVIEW: Takanori Kataishi Feature: "2026: Abnormal Adoption Frontlines!!" "Prepare for Bitcoin's Golden Month" "Three US Bills: Promoting Innovation or Preventing Surveillance? A Major Restructuring of US Crypto Policy: What Does the Three Major Bills Paint for the Future?" Crypto Journey: "The Crypto Industry's 'Shadow Guardian' Sees Global Security Transformation" Interview with Hacken CEO Dima Budrin Series: "An Expert's Perspective on the Fluctuating Cryptocurrency Market" Virtual Nishi Series: Tech and Future: Toshinao Sasaki, etc.

MAGAZINE

Iolite Vol.16

November 2025 issueReleased on 2025/09/30
Interview with Iolite FACE vol.16, concon Inc. CEO Fumiyoshi Takahashi PHOTO & INTERVIEW: Takanori Kataishi Feature: "2026: Abnormal Adoption Frontlines!!" "Prepare for Bitcoin's Golden Month" "Three US Bills: Promoting Innovation or Preventing Surveillance? A Major Restructuring of US Crypto Policy: What Does the Three Major Bills Paint for the Future?" Crypto Journey: "The Crypto Industry's 'Shadow Guardian' Sees Global Security Transformation" Interview with Hacken CEO Dima Budrin Series: "An Expert's Perspective on the Fluctuating Cryptocurrency Market" Virtual Nishi Series: Tech and Future: Toshinao Sasaki, etc.