Poloniex's data science team has analyzed the buyers-to-sellers ratio across all crypto assets listed in 2018, revealing how network effects, new listings, and market events influence trading volumes. The analysis, which focuses on Bitcoin base currency pairs, shows that buyer-to-seller ratios are often affected by new market introductions and broader market dynamics. For instance, when new assets are listed, initial trading tends to favor buyers as investors seek early entry, though ratios usually stabilize after a few months. Specific events, like the Ethereum Classic listing on Coinbase or the Bitcoin Cash hard fork, can also temporarily skew these ratios. This analysis represents the first in a series of monthly insights aimed at providing Poloniex customers with enhanced trading strategy insights.