Complete Recap of the 2018 Crypto Year

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What a year it has been in the cryptocurrency world. After a sensational runup in 2017, we have seen a major pullback in Bitcoin and other altcoins. Despite the major pullback in the markets, we have seen some promising signs of adoption from governments across the world and major corporations. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are … Read more

The Pyschology Behind The 2017 Crypto Bubble

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Almost exactly a year ago, we witnessed one the biggest asset bubbles in history. The 2017 run in the crypto markets attracted a ridiculous amount of interest from retail traders. So why did so many people buy at completely the wrong time and lose so much money? There are 2 key psychological reasons why the … Read more

4 Ways To Reduce Crypto Trading Fees

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Crypto trading fees can become a major expense if you are an active trader. Compared to stocks and other financial instruments, trading crypto is relatively expensive. Understanding how the fees work on exchanges, and ways to minimize these fees can save you thousands if not more every year. These are 4 crucial tricks to keep … Read more

Hodler vs Trader: Which One Are You?

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So many people claimed to be a long term investor (aka Hodler) last year, but really they were attempting to be short term traders. They were just uneducated traders with FOMO who bought the top and sold the bottom. Their failure came from a lack of understanding of timing investments, and the lack of a … Read more

How To Protect Your Cryptocurrency From Hackers

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Owning cryptocurrency is a big responsibility. One of the downsides to the lack of regulation means there is no third party to protect you from hackers and scammers. Only you can take the proper security measures to ensure that your cryptocurrency will remain in your ownership. Here are 4 crucial security tips to protect your … Read more

Everything You Need To Know About the Tether (USDT) Crash

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Yesterday Tether, one of the most popular stable coins, had a huge selloff. On some exchanges, it tanked as much as 10-15%, which is a huge move for a stablecoin that is supposed to protect against volatility. Let’s start by defining Tether, then talk about why it crashed, and discuss some stablecoin alternatives to it: … Read more

The 5 Cryptocurrency Market Cycles

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The cryptocurrency markets took center stage last year when Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies had a sensational runup. In January of 2017, the total market cap of all cryptocurrencies was around $18 billion. In January of this year, it peaked at around $800 billion, and today we are at around $220 billion. In order to … Read more