A Time-Varying Network for Cryptocurrencies

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Business & Economic Statistics
Year: 2024
Volume: 42
Issue: 2
Pages: 437-456

Authors (3)

Li Guo (not in RePEc) Wolfgang Karl Härdle (not in RePEc) Yubo Tao (University of Macau)

Score contribution per author:

1.341 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Cryptocurrencies return cross-predictability and technological similarity yield information on risk propagation and market segmentation. To investigate these effects, we build a time-varying network for cryptocurrencies, based on the evolution of return cross-predictability and technological similarities. We develop a dynamic covariate-assisted spectral clustering method to consistently estimate the latent community structure of cryptocurrencies network that accounts for both sets of information. We demonstrate that investors can achieve better risk diversification by investing in cryptocurrencies from different communities. A cross-sectional portfolio that implements an inter-crypto momentum trading strategy earns a 1.08% daily return. By dissecting the portfolio returns on behavioral factors, we confirm that our results are not driven by behavioral mechanisms.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:taf:jnlbes:v:42:y:2024:i:2:p:437-456
Journal Field
Econometrics
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-29