David Duong
David Duong is the Global Head of Institutional Research at Coinbase, one of the world’s leading and most trusted cryptocurrency exchanges. In this role, he oversees Coinbase’s digital asset research and market intelligence, producing in-depth institutional reports, weekly analyses, and monthly outlooks on macro trends, blockchain innovation, and crypto market dynamics. With more than 15 years of experience in global macroeconomics and digital assets, Duong brings extensive expertise in emerging markets, monetary policy, and quantitative analysis to the rapidly evolving world of crypto investing. Before joining Coinbase, Duong was Head of Latin America FX Research at HSBC, where he led research coverage across Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina, coordinating with local economics teams to deliver actionable insights for institutional clients. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President and Senior Latin America Rates Strategist at Santander Asset Management, developing quantitative models, trade strategies, and macroeconomic outlooks for institutional investors.
David Duong Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Global Head of Institutional Research
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Head of Latin America FX Strategy
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Vice President and Senior LatAm Rates Strategist
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Latin American Fixed Income Strategist
Academic History
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Master's Degree
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B.A., Computer Science and Political Science
As Global Head of Institutional Research at Coinbase, David Duong leads the firm’s research and strategy efforts for institutional investors in digital assets.
He develops educational materials, market intelligence, and data-driven insights for the global asset management community.
Duong’s work delivers cutting-edge analysis on cryptocurrency markets, covering topics such as institutional adoption, macroeconomic trends, tokenomics, and systematic trading strategies.
He also oversees the crypto market research efforts for Coinbase Institutional clients, providing deep analysis on digital asset performance, blockchain protocols, and market risks.
Under his leadership, Coinbase has strengthened its reputation as a leading source of institutional-grade crypto research and investment insight.
Prior to Coinbase, Duong served as Chief FX Research Strategist at HSBC, where he published macro outlooks, foreign exchange forecasts, and actionable trade ideas for the bank’s institutional and corporate clients.
He conducted quantitative and econometric analyses to evaluate currency movements and investment scenarios, delivering insights to hedge funds, asset managers, and multinational firms.
Duong regularly met with senior portfolio managers and analysts to discuss global macro trends, FX dynamics, and risk management strategies, helping institutional investors navigate complex market environments.
EARLY CAREER
Earlier in his career, Duong was Vice President and Senior Latin America Rates Strategist at Santander Asset Management, where he developed macro research and trade ideas across emerging markets.
He also served as a Latin America Fixed Income Strategist at Deutsche Bank, specializing in sovereign debt markets, government bonds, and FX derivatives.
During his tenure, he helped create models for trading volatility instruments linked to Latin American and Eastern European currencies.
Before entering banking, Duong was a Research Consultant at ICF International, where he designed trading platforms to assess the relative costs and performance of alternative investment strategies.
MEDIA PRESENCE
David Duong is a recognized thought leader in cryptocurrency research and macroeconomic strategy. His insights have been featured in Yahoo! Finance, Business Insider, TheStreet, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, and The Block, among others.
He has also appeared as a guest on Real Vision, sharing perspectives on digital asset trends, blockchain innovation, and institutional adoption in crypto investing.