What factors do art, the power of the written word, and digital finance share in common? At first glance, this might appear to be a loaded question. It takes a mindset bordering on savant-like inspiration to believe otherwise. This is when the talents of Jamie Redman begin to emerge.
Respected for his posts across various cryptocurrency-related portals including Flipboard, NewsBTC, and Muck Rack, Mr. Redman has become the go-to journalist when it comes to predicting the future of major tokens such as Bitcoin.
So, where do art and writing come into play? The best way to answer this question is to quickly examine Mr. Redman’s background before discussing why he feels that these seemingly disparate concepts are more interlinked than most readers believe.
The Clark Kent Approach
First and foremost, every journalist must first possess a passion for writing. The main difference is that, much like the alter ego of Superman, the journalist must place an informative (and yet entertaining) spin on real-world events. This is what separates a run-of-the-mill reporter from one who is able to truly resonate with the intended audience.
The good news is that social media platforms such as X now provide an efficient way to publish articles within a matter of seconds. However, this does not necessarily signal that things have become similar.
“The issue here is that more isn’t always better,” Mr. Redman thoughtfully observes. “-There’s plenty of misinformation out there, and to use a slightly cliche term, ‘fake news’ has come to dominate countless circles. I feel that it’s my duty to provide an unfiltered picture of the current trading landscape, and to draw reasonable conclusions.”
Why Cryptocurrencies?
Considering that Mr. Redman’s background can be traced back to a liberal arts degree from Quincy University, it might seem like a rather odd choice that he was attracted to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. We asked him to elaborate on this passion.
“I believe that there’s a massive ‘disconnect’ within the modern financial community. While plenty of information is available, it’s often presented in such a complicated manner that only experts can interpret the associated signals. Who said that finance has to be such an exclusive club?”
“Think about technical terms such as Moving Average Convergence-Divergence, Stochastic Oscillator, Relative Strength Index, and Morning Star candlestick patterns. Then, try to imagine the percentage of readers that actually understand what each is describing.”
Mr. Redman endeavours to present cryptocurrency-related news in a different light; one that does away with the complications, and gets to the heart of the matter. This is arguably one of the reasons why his posts across outlets such as Bitcoin.com have gained so much prominence.
The “Beauty” of the DiFi Revolution
It’s clear to see that Jamie Redman aims to become the “everyman” of the cryptocurrency community. However, it is still difficult to see how his perspective is related to art. We asked him to provide even more insight.
“Take a moment to think about Fibonacci lines; some of the most important technical indicators used by nearly every trader. Fibonacci patterns repeat themselves throughout nature. From flower petals and seashells to chicken eggs, and pine cones, they are essentially everywhere you look. In fact, you can even find them in the Mona Lisa, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and The Great Wave painted by Japanese artist Hokusai. If the Fibonacci pattern doesn’t represent beauty, I don’t know if anything does.”
This is where he makes the connection between art, and assets such as cryptocurrencies. While the concepts themselves have been birthed from digital algorithms, they reflect the organic side of human nature.
“Supply and demand. Greed and fear. Positive outlooks versus pessimism. These are inherently human traits, and they are all directly embedded within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.”
The Modern Digital Scribe
So, where does Mr. Redman fit into the picture? He claims that professional networking services such as LinkedIn have allowed him to use his talents as a journalist to become a modern-day cryptocurrency storyteller.
“While presenting readers with hard facts is always important, they also want to be presented with a narrative. This will help them to understand causality; a trait that even some professional traders have yet to fully develop. My goal doesn’t only involve presenting a technical analysis. It’s also my responsibility to offer additional insight so that my subscribers can make informed choices at the right times. I have become convinced that combining art and finance is one of the best ways to keep readers engrossed.”
Although this is certainly an unconventional approach, it is impossible to deny the impact that Jamie Redman has already had. Even if you do not happen to be a fan of finance, the chances are high that you will be entertained with the approach that he has come to embrace.
