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Learn all about crypto trading. From technical analysis, to signals, bots, strategies, and much more.
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How does the economy work?

The economy is an intricate web of interactions that constantly shape how people live, work, consume, and more. It influences our entire world, from the prices of everyday goods and services to employ
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Order Types

Understanding fill or kill orders (FOK) in crypto

Trading within any financial market comes with its own set of risks. However, the cryptocurrency market is deemed particularly risky due to its highly volatile nature. Fortunately, there are specific
Jul 15, 2024
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Strategies

Transaction types explained: spot, options, and more

Cryptocurrency trading can be intimidating for beginners. But, once you understand the different types of trades and how each works, you'll be better equipped to make sounder trading decisions. This article explains the most common transaction types available today.
Jun 21, 2024
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Crypto index funds explained

If you're new to crypto trading and find the act of picking individual coins and tokens for your long-term holdings daunting, you're not alone. That's where crypto index funds come in. These funds essentially simplify the entire crypto trading process by allowing you to gain exposure to the crypto markets by tracking a specific crypto index. This, in turn, allows traders to enjoy the performance of a specific crypto market segment without the hassle of picking and managing positions individually.
Jun 17, 2024
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What is Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV): crypto meme or red flag?

In a crypto bull run where (almost) all boats rise with the tide and most crypto projects seem exceedingly promising, crypto valuation metrics are sometimes overlooked in favor of the hype driving these exciting new projects. As a result, we often see Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) numbers reaching astronomical highs for various coins and tokens, despite possessing market capitalizations that are mere fractions of their FDV.
Jun 17, 2024
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6 top Solana trading bots: what’s the best Solana trading bot for you?

Crypto trading bots are a useful tool for those wanting more convenience and automation from their trading activities. The technology allows you to program in your trading strategy and leave the bots to take care of execution, at the prices and parameters you set. 
Jun 14, 2024
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Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs): unlocking your trading liquidity

Crypto trading offers many ways to generate passive gains, and one popular method is staking. As a core mechanism in Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains, staking allows crypto users to lock their holdings away to validate transactions and secure the network, all while earning rewards. However, traditional staking comes with limitations, particularly for active traders. Locked assets ultimately restrict your ability to capitalize on market movements, and high minimum requirements can create barriers to entry.
Jun 4, 2024
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How to use DEX Screener: top tips to find and trade low-cap gems

If you're active on crypto social media, you're likely to come across users boasting about huge gains when trading low-cap crypto gems. While some may claim that replicating such success in crypto trading is like trying to catch lightning in a bottle, the method of how these traders uncover small-cap crypto projects deserves some attention. One such tool that low-cap gem traders typically rely on is DEX Screener — an analytics platform that tracks activity across different blockchain networks and decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
May 31, 2024
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The options wheel strategy: get passive crypto gains in two steps

The world of cryptocurrencies is exciting, but let's face it, actively trading and scalping the crypto markets can be nerve-wracking, especially for beginner traders. Fortunately, with the options wheel strategy, crypto traders can breathe a sigh of relief. The two-step options strategy allows active crypto options traders to step back and take a more passive approach thanks to its simplicity.
May 29, 2024
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How to make gains from futures spread

A common futures trading strategy in the crypto scene that's quickly gaining popularity is the futures spread trading strategy. Also known as crypto spread betting, futures spreads seek to benefit from the price difference between two expiry futures with the same underlying asset but different settlement dates. Futures spreads are formed when a trader takes opposite positions in the futures market at the same time — i.e., buying one futures contract and selling another. A futures spread trader’s gains comes from the price difference, or spread, between the two instruments.
May 29, 2024
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Top crypto yield farming platforms in 2024

Yield farming, also known as liquidity mining, has allowed traders to gain crypto tokens by providing liquidity to DeFi products. It’s an alternative way to grow your portfolio alongside more conventional crypto trading. There’s a lot to consider when yield farming, and as with any crypto product, it’s always wise to do your own research before jumping in. In this article, we’ll outline what is yield farming and share an overview of some of the top yield farming platforms available to you today.
May 20, 2024
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Bitcoin Rainbow Chart: A Concise Overview and User Guide

If you wish to become a professional trader or investor, you have to learn how to use trading tools. This is the only way to be able to predict the price accurately and make educated moves. Otherwise,
Apr 25, 2024
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Unlocking crypto copy trading: Top metrics for choosing a lead trader

Copy trading is a method that allows less experienced traders to copy the positions of their more experienced peers. The tactic is considered by many to be a relatively simple way for growing traders to gain exposure to sophisticated crypto trading strategies.
Apr 25, 2024
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What role do UTXO and PSBT play in inscription trading?

An unspent transaction output (UTXO) is a vital component of blockchain transactions, especially in Bitcoin . UTXOs are a user's remaining digital assets following a transaction — similar to receiving change in physical cash transactions.
Apr 25, 2024
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Crypto copy trading vs. manual trading: which is right for you?

In crypto trading, traders aim to maximize rewards and minimize risk. Towards this goal, copy trading has gained popularity as a strategy where traders replicate the techniques and positions of others in real-time. However, key differences exist between copy, social, and manual trading.
Apr 25, 2024
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9 non-technical indicators that signal we're in a crypto bull market

Are we in a crypto bull market? From using advanced technical indicators to reading complex candlestick charts , this question seems best reserved for experienced crypto traders with a deep understanding of these tools. Fortunately, while is a valuable skill, it's certainly not the only option when it comes to sensing market trends and identifying potential bull markets. Thanks to the existence of alternative, non-traditional indicators, crypto enthusiasts with an eye for detail can gain valuable insights into the market. By exploring other non-technical data points, you can start to piece together the puzzle that is the overall crypto market sentiment and form your own informed opinion about the market's trajectory.
Apr 25, 2024
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The HODL meme explained: what does HODL mean?

“HODL” is a meme that's been a staple of the cryptocurrency community for longer than most digital assets have existed. It simply means to “hold” an asset — i.e., to keep exposure to it — long-term, even when its price is falling. There's nothing particularly deep or complex to grasp about the term, and it originated as a typo by an early Bitcoin investor on a popular forum.
Apr 25, 2024
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Crypto whales tracker: Why they matter and how you can track them

Have you ever heard of crypto whales? These titans of the crypto realm hold the power to make waves with their massive holdings, influencing the prices of specific digital assets. Like big players in traditional markets, these whales can cause a splash that ripples through the entire market.
Apr 25, 2024
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What are Carry trades — profit from cash-and-carry arbitrage

A carry trade is a relatively low-risk strategy that enables traders to profit from price differences between spot and futures contracts, or between spot and perpetual-swap prices. When a futures cont
Apr 25, 2024
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Technical analysis

What Is a Buy Wall?

When you engage in crypto trading, you essentially submit buy and sell orders. If you are looking to buy on the open market, you submit a buy order. If you wish to sell, you submit a sell order. The s
Apr 25, 2024
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What Is Bitcoin Dominance Chart?

The bitcoin dominance chart is a widely used metric in the cryptocurrency market. It can provide valuable insights into the relative performance of bitcoin compared to other digital assets and help id
Apr 25, 2024
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What are iceberg orders?

An iceberg order is an algorithmic order allowing users to slice large orders into multiple small orders. These orders will be placed on the market according to their preferred mode (quick execution/price-speed balance/passive queuing). When one of the smaller orders has been completely filled, or the level has been changed from the initial orders, the system will check the depth and place the order accordingly.
Apr 25, 2024
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Futures

Crypto futures fees compared: a guide to cost-effective trading

Futures emerged as a new opportunity for traders to gain exposure to crypto and grow their portfolios. For daily volume, some exchanges now attract higher volume on futures trading than on spot or other markets.
Apr 25, 2024
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Best crypto leverage trading platforms

In trading, leverage can be a powerful tool to increase gains without requiring more money to trade. Here, exchanges allow users to ‌borrow funds and trade larger position sizes than their own capital will allow. That might seem ideal, but it’s important to remember that when leverage is applied, the trader’s losses are magnified. As always, careful risk management and thorough research are a must. 
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