Know your real risk appetite
Map volatility, concentration, time horizon, and downside in plain English, not a generic risk score.
Private crypto discovery call
Take the emotion out of your next decision.
I help self-directed crypto investors define the goal, understand the risk they are actually taking, and build a plan they can follow when the market gets loud.
Your analyst
Matthew Brienen
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Senior Technical Analyst, CryptoCharged
Private 1:1 sessions
About Matthew
Get centered. Keep control.
I help self-directed crypto investors get centered before they make the next decision. We start with you: what you want crypto to do for your life, how much volatility and downside you can actually live with, your time horizon, and the trade-offs you are willing to make.
Then we compare those answers with what you own and how you make decisions. The goal is not to hand you somebody else’s portfolio. It is to build a clearer framework for allocation, custody, and decision-making that still belongs to you.
You remain the decision-maker. I bring education, analysis, and an honest second set of eyes. I do not take custody, execute trades, or manage your money.
Define what success means
Turn “I want to do well in crypto” into concrete priorities, constraints, and decisions.
Stay self-directed
Leave with a framework you understand and can use. Your accounts, assets, and final calls stay yours.
Built in public since 2021
I co-founded CryptoCharged, where I serve as Managing Partner and Senior Technical Analyst. The public archive reflects years of crypto education and market analysis.
Zcash Climbs 80% Since June 5 as Traders Shrug off Orchard Bug Fears
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Bring the question that matters most.
Bring me the part that feels messy. We will slow it down, look at what the data actually says, and build a plan you can explain to yourself when the market gets loud.
Portfolio Review
Pressure-test allocation, concentration, time horizon, and risk so you understand what you own and why.
Cold Storage Setup
Build a safer self-custody process while you retain complete control of every password, key, seed phrase, and device.
Technical Analysis Coaching
Build a repeatable way to read structure, wait for confirmation, define invalidation, and manage risk.
How it works
One hour. One useful outcome.
This is a working session, not a pitch. We establish the real question in advance so the hour stays focused and useful.
Choose a time
Reserve a private 60-minute session. The fee is shown before payment in the secure checkout.
Set the objective
Share your experience level, session focus, and the outcome you want from the hour.
Work the problem
Meet privately and focus on the process, security question, or analytical framework you brought.
Decide what is next
Leave with clear next steps. Longer-term coaching is discussed only when there is a mutual fit.
Published feedback
What clients say after working with me.
These are from people who booked private sessions and gave written permission to publish their feedback with the attribution shown.
“Matt finds a way of bringing complex information and concepts to you in a way that is easily digestible. He also has the ability to tailor his approach to your specific situation and always bring a calm and level headed energy.
I’ve found his feedback immensely useful and has saved me a lot of money by learning to remove emotion from my approach. I highly recommend his sessions for anyone interested in learning and growing in crypto and chart analysis!”
“Absolutely do it and jump all in. They will earn your trust, and will always have your best interests in mind. Matt is a very very level headed and analytical thinker. He really helps balance risk to reward. He won't set you up to miss great opportunities because he is too conservative, but also won't let you get out over your skis chasing shiny things. The methodical approach has helped me get absolutely insane returns (50X, yes you read that right) on some investments and also maintain the patience needed with the laggards during the tough times. If Matt were running some sort of crypto ETF or fund I would invest everything in that and let him manage it and just chill, I trust him that much! Best in the world!”
“Matt taught me to take emotion out of investing and let the charts, the data and the underlying developments of a project guide my decisions. He also taught me very practical ways to manage my portfolio and risk, which has given me much more confidence and, importantly, peace of mind as an investor.”
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I’ve known Matt for over two years through CryptoCharged, which eventually gave me the opportunity to book 1:1 sessions with him outside of the platform.
Before working with Matt, I already had a reasonable understanding of crypto. My background in banking and strategy consulting taught me to analyse projects in depth and really understand what I’m investing in. Even on that side, Matt gave me valuable new perspectives. But where he truly made the biggest difference for me was technical analysis.
Matt taught me to take emotion out of investing and let the charts, the data and the underlying developments of a project guide my decisions. He also taught me very practical ways to manage my portfolio and risk, which has given me much more confidence and, importantly, peace of mind as an investor.
What sets Matt apart for me is his independence. Unlike the vast majority of crypto analysts I have come across, he is realistic and his views are grounded in solid technical analysis and deep market research. He doesn’t simply follow the narrative, and he also doesn’t disappear or change his story the moment a project he believes in faces challenges.
One experience in particular changed my life.
During our first 1:1 session, we extensively reviewed my portfolio, the projects I was invested in and my exit strategy. Afterwards, I felt confident about my portfolio, but I wanted to add one more asset. Matt strongly recommended that I take a serious look at Zcash. At the time, ZEC was trading roughly between $17 and $25.
That decision ultimately became life-changing for me. The appreciation of ZEC has since contributed to me reaching financial freedom.
But Matt’s impact on me goes beyond the financial outcome. He fundamentally changed the way I approach investing. I have much more confidence in recognising when to buy, when to sell and, equally importantly, when to simply do nothing. I now approach my investments with a level of structure, confidence and calm that I didn’t have before.
So, what would I tell someone considering a session with Matt?
Do it.
One good decision based on what you learn from Matt can outweigh the cost of the session many times over. In my case, it quite literally changed my life.
I will always be grateful to Matt for that.
Individual experiences are personal and are not typical or guaranteed. Reviews do not constitute financial advice or a promise of results.
Private discovery call
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Duration60 minutes
FocusOne clear outcome
FormatPrivate video call
Clear boundaries
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The consultation is designed to help you understand your own process and risks. It does not transfer decision-making or custody to Brienen Analytics.
No financial advice
All information is provided solely for general educational and analytical purposes. Nothing in a consultation or on this site is financial, investment, legal, accounting, or tax advice.
Brienen Analytics is not acting as your investment adviser, broker, fiduciary, attorney, or tax professional. No communication is a recommendation or instruction to buy, sell, hold, or transact in any asset.
Risk disclosure
Digital assets are volatile and may lose some or all of their value. Past performance, historical examples, and technical analysis do not guarantee future results.
You remain responsible for your own research, decisions, transactions, accounts, devices, and security practices.
Cancellation policy
You may reschedule once at no charge when notice is provided at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Cancellations within 24 hours and missed sessions are nonrefundable. Any exception is at the sole discretion of Brienen Analytics.
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Do not submit wallet credentials, seed phrases, private keys, passwords, exchange logins, tax identifiers, or unnecessary financial records through the booking questionnaire.