David Hernandez

Public-facing crypto markets analyst: As a Crypto Investment Specialist at 21Shares, David regularly provides market commentary to major crypto and financial outlets about ETF flows, macro drivers, and institutional demand, and is frequently quoted in pieces on Bitcoin and ETF activity. theblock+3

Institutional asset-management background: Prior analyst roles at BlackRock (including a 2022 summer analyst position and an analyst role in 2023–2024) give him experience on the traditional-asset side that informs his commentary on institutional ETF flows and adoption of crypto products. etfgi

Education and early client-facing experience: Studied psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and spent summers working as a golf caddie, indicating a blend of analytical training and early roles requiring client interaction and service-oriented skills. upenn

Widely cited by industry media on macro/ETF themes: Multiple independent news outlets and industry sites (The Block, CoinMarketCap, Decrypt, AMBCrypto, NBC affiliates) quote him on how macro developments and regulatory/ETF changes affect crypto markets, reflecting a role that straddles research/strategy and external communications. coinmarketcap+3