BitGo launches dedicated research arm, taps former NYDIG analyst Greg Cipolaro to lead it

BitGo is no longer content just holding your Bitcoin. The publicly traded crypto custodian launched BitGo Research on September 24, a new division aimed squarely at institutional clients hungry for data-driven market analysis. Leading the charge is Greg Cipolaro, who previously served as Global Head of Research at NYDIG’s institutional trading business. What BitGo Research will actually do BitGo Research will produce ongoing market commentary and thematic reports covering digital asset markets and emerging industry trends. What makes the unit potentially interesting is the data it can draw from. BitGo sits at the intersection of custody, trading, financing, and settlement operations, meaning the research team can pull insights from actual transaction flows and market activity rather than relying solely on public blockchain data or third-party feeds. Cipolaro himself made this point in the announcement, noting that BitGo’s positioning at the junction of those business lines gives the research division a perspective that competitors would struggle to replicate. Why Cipolaro matters Greg Cipolaro built his reputation at NYDIG, where he ran the research operation for the firm’s institu...