By Bill Oates

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At first glance, it would be difficult to imagine a university student graduating with a degree in liberal arts being able to exert an impact across the cryptocurrency ecosystem. However, Jamie Redman is far from your average student. Not only has he penned a number of research papers focused on the modern relevance of digital finance, but he is also known for the now-famous “Bitcoin City” metaphor.

While plenty of articles highlight Redman’s innate relationship with Bitcoin as a form of liquid investment, relatively few have taken the time to describe how he has had a pronounced influence across the larger trading community. Mr. Redman was kind enough to sit down with us for an informal interview, and to shed additional light on the matter.

A Journalist First

There is little doubt that his professional reputation partially stems from the accuracy of previous Bitcoin price predictions, but he chooses to paint himself in a slightly different manner.

“I believe that journalism is still my main forte. It just so happened that after graduating from Quincy University, I soon found myself attracted to the novel idea of a democratised peer-to-peer trading system. Of course, I’m referring to the emergence of Bitcoin in 2009.”

He goes on to state that this also set the stage for an entirely new venture into the world of cryptocurrencies; although these were considered to represent nothing more than quirky short-term investment opportunities at the time. Redman decided to approach the concept of crypto trading from a journalistic point of view, and this has made all of the difference in the world.

The Rise of Digital Journalism

“Digital journalists have been around since the early days of the Internet,” Redman observes. “The primary difference is that this was considered to represent nothing more than a fringe sector until wealth management specialists began listening to what it was that we had to say. If you begin to develop a solid reputation on sites such as Bitcoin.com, people naturally begin to listen.”

One of the main reasons why the cryptocurrency sector has seen such a pronounced influx of full-time journalists involves the fact that unlike some other market sectors, this industry remains active on a 24/7 basis. News emerging from China will have an impact on the UK markets when they open, and this can have a knock-on effect throughout other regions such as the United States in a matter of hours.

“Crypto never sleeps,” Mr. Redman proudly states. “I’m simply here to connect the dots, and to provide my own version of events that can be easily digested by the average reader.”

Too Humble?

It would appear that Jamie Redman is somewhat downplaying his relationship with cryptocurrencies, and Bitcoin in particular. After all, the phrase “Bitcoin City” originated from his own unique take on blockchain mechanics.

Let us also remember that he is no stranger to the finer technical points that are often lost on average traders. From mining trends and halving predictions to market capitalisation, the latest DeFi news, and the performance of other stablecoins, Mr. Redman leaves little to chance. This is why it could perhaps be better to describe him as a journalist-analyst hybrid.

Either way, the fact that he has developed such a loyal base of followers across social media circles signifies that he must be doing something right.

The Human Side of the Equation

Jamie Redman attributes his ability to appreciate the organic side of Bitcoin trading to his background in journalism.

“Although technical indicators can’t be denied, we need to remember that this entire ecosystem was created by humans, and for humans. This is why investor sentiment can never be downplayed.”

He points out several factors that have already been shown to dramatically impact Bitcoin values in the past. Global sentiment, buyer panic, potential regulatory decisions, and geopolitical events are all examples. He nonetheless chooses to distil these concepts down even further.

“Much like other assets, greed and fear are the two predominant emotions which govern the price of Bitcoin, and any other token for that matter. The key lies in the ability to interpret these sensations, and to apply them within real-world scenarios while keeping the tone of a seasoned journalist.”

All the News That’s Fit to Print

Jamie Redman is ultimately trying to provide a means by which everyday consumers can appreciate the intricacies associated with the cryptocurrency community. He also believes that proprietary information should not be limited to a select group of individuals who have bought their way into specific trading circles.

“Much like the blockchain itself, I’m all about democratisation and accessibility. I can only hope that my efforts continue to provide insight to the average investor.”