There are over 300 million people around the globe that use Telegram thanks to its strong focus on privacy and security.
The platform uses its own encryption protocol, has unlimited cloud storage, bot functionality, no advertising, the ability to create both ordinary and secret chats, channels, groups, and most importantly, it’s completely free.
Given all the perks the platform offers, it’s not a surprise that the crypto community has embraced Telegram as a reliable source of communication.
It’s also a reliable source for passing information, and this has seen different groups of crypto enthusiasts from developers to entrepreneurs and traders, all open channels where they can pass information to their relevant audience.
Below we are going to take a look at some of the most influential channels on Telegram in 2019. Some channels are gleaned from ICO Speaks, the agency that specializes in connecting start-ups with investors.
However, for the sake of this list, we are going to divide these channels into three groups according to the kind of content they push. That is ICO/IEO content groups, news, and trading.
News Focused Channels
News.Bitcoin.com
This channel is owned by the Bitcoin.com crypto website. A leading cryptocurrency and blockchain news publication around the globe. The site uses the group to display all the latest news headlines that they publish daily.
By joining, you gain access to regular updates on the current happenings around the industry. On top of the news, the channel also broadcasts various coin analyses and details about upcoming ICOs and other relevant events around the industry.
Cointelegraph
Cointelegraph is another popular crypto news outlet that is well respected within the cryptocurrency space for its publications.
The platform provides its readers with the latest news within the industry from Bitcoin news, altcoin news, blockchain news, news on regulation, scams, and any other relevant happenings within the blockchain industry.
The website has its own Telegram channel, where it shares all its latest publications with its audience. On top of the news, the group also features comprehensive market analysis coupled with an impressive collection of guides and tutorials.
DeCenter
This channel is focused on economics and virtual currencies. Every morning they publish a newsletter that covers all the fresh news within the crypto industry.
Then they follow up the newsletter with analytical and educational pieces that are meant for all crypto enthusiasts regardless of their level of expertise. Also, on the channel, members can discuss various topics from trading, mining, ICOs, and other general chats. The platform also features interviews with different leading lights within the industry.
ICO/IEO Focused Channels
ICO Listing
This ICO/IEO channel shares information about the latest upcoming ICOs and IEOs.
The group publishes detailed research on new projects, including information on what the project is all about, the number of available tokens, sale date, launchpad, and any other relevant information.
On the channel, members can also discuss various topics from crypto investing to trading and also seek advice from experts on various topics within the industry.
The strong point of this channel is that it has built a community of experts that are always willing to help new members as they try to navigate through the murky waters of crypto investing and trading.
IEO Pools
This channel is solely focused on sharing information on the latest upcoming IEOs. The crowdfunding model has picked up in 2019, and the crypto community has embraced it with open arms with the list of upcoming IEOs and launchpads growing by the day.
As you would expect, the channel publishes detailed research on new exciting upcoming IEOs. Here members will find all the relevant information that is necessary before making the decision of investing. The channel also offers blockchain startup owners the chance to meet potential investors.
ICO Speaks
ICO Speaks is one of the leading crypto channels in terms of subscribers. The channel is focused on pushing out ICO and IEO related content from research on various projects to the latest news within the industry.
ICO Speaks makes it possible for cryptocurrency project owners to link with potential investors who can fund their projects.
On the channel, subscribers can interact with other members on various topics from crypto trading to recommendations on the hottest crypto projects, and for new members, they can get advice on how to get started on crypto investing from experts.
ICO Analytics
ICO Analytics is a channel that focuses on ICOs. Despite the ICO market experiencing a considerable decline in 2019, there are a few groups like this one that focuses on the few ICOs that are popping up every now and then.
Unlike other ICO focused channels that exist today, this platform stands out from the rest by the quality of its research.
Here members will find figures on exchange token performance, token sales ROIs, and some other detailed data on various projects that have been collected through different metrics. All the data on the channel is neatly presented in bar graphs and charts, and it’s visible to all.
ICO Drops
This is another channel that focuses on the ICO market. The platform mostly covers token sales.
However, it also touches on general industry news like various custodial solutions to the latest regulation news and much more. In the group, infographics accompany its data on ICOs for those who might not have enough time to read the full article analysis.
Trading Focused Channels
Whalepool
This is a well-established group that focuses solely on cryptocurrency trading and related discussions. Trading virtual currencies plays a vital role in this community, and therefore, this group is for the people that would love to connect with fellow traders.
The group also shares crypto news that is likely to influence the price of assets, as well as market analysis of various projects.
New traders will find this channel quite insightful, and it can prove helpful as they try to navigate the crypto markets.
Botje11
This is a personal crypto trading channel that belongs to one of the top crypto contributors on Tradingview over the years. By following Botje11, you are typically following the story of BTC price action.
Every day he shares around three posts which try to explain the different narratives taking place within the crypto market. He also shares more than just one possible outcome, which is very crucial to his subscriber’s trading strategy.
This channel mostly focuses on chart patterns and fractals. All in all, it serves as an excellent resource for education.
Conclusion
There are thousands of ?rypto channels that exist today. And crypto is one of only two niches whose number one social traffic doesn’t come from Facebook. Additionally, crypto is the only niche where Twitter and Telegram are its most important social networks. Therefore the virtual currency community ought to pay more attention to the two social media networks if they are to stay in touch with the latest happenings within the industry.
At the same time, the crypto community has to be one of the least reliant groups on Google, and this is evident as only 45% of its traffic comes from search engines. The figure is well below the all-niche average, which lies at 60%.
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