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Technical analysis
Ascending wedge pattern: a comprehensive guide for traders
The ascending wedge pattern is a widely recognized technical analysis chart pattern that provides traders with insights into potential trend reversals
Nov 27, 2024
Intermediate
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Options
Bitcoin
Spot BTC ETF options vs BTC options: a comparative guide
With spot Bitcoin ETF option volume levels reaching almost two billion dollars in notional value on its first day of being available, it's clear t
Nov 22, 2024
Intermediate
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Bitcoin
Strategies
Is crypto a safe haven asset? Addressing Bitcoin reserve chatter
When facing economic instability, where sentiments can change on a dime, finding a safe haven for wealth has become more important than ever. Traditio
Nov 20, 2024
Beginners
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Strategies
What is hedging in crypto: the risk management strategy for reducing crypto risk
Hedging is a risk management strategy crypto traders adopt to reduce their exposure to risk and potentially minimize losses. Hedging is commonplace am
Nov 18, 2024
Beginners
7
Strategies
Santa Claus rally: is a crypto Christmas rally likely?
From the first day of snowfall to familiar Christmas jingles, there's plenty to get excited about in December. For many crypto traders, December will
Nov 18, 2024
Beginners
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Altcoin
Spot XRP ETF approval: is a Ripple ETF inevitable?
As one of the original Layer-1s to make waves in the crypto space, Ripple and its native currency XRP are no stranger to anyone familiar with crypto t
Nov 8, 2024
Beginners
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Strategies
What is a whipsaw in crypto trading?
Whipsaw refers to a situation where the price of an asset is moving in one direction but suddenly reverses and moves in the opposite direction. A whip
Nov 8, 2024
Beginners
1
Options
Strategies
Crypto option strike price guide: how to determine moneyness
With crypto options, the concepts of strike price and 'moneyness' play pivotal roles in determining the value and potential gains when trading crypto
Nov 1, 2024
Research
Trump vs Harris: what are the U.S. presidential candidates’ plans for crypto?
The 2024 U.S. Presidential election will conclude during November 2024, and as candidates Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris campaign across the nation
Oct 31, 2024
Beginners
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Technical analysis
Research
Best crypto analytics tools to research and trade cryptocurrencies
The crypto space moves quickly, and staying ahead of market trends to make informed decisions could give you a much-needed edge. That’s why many cryp
Oct 28, 2024
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Strategies
What is slippage in crypto trading?
Slippage describes a situation where the expected price of a trade is different from the price obtained when the trade is executed. Slippage usually o
Oct 25, 2024
Beginners
1
Strategies
Options
Option Greeks explained: a guide for crypto option traders
When trading crypto options, having a solid understanding of market behavior and risk is crucial. One of the most effective ways to assess and manage
Oct 24, 2024
Intermediate
1
Security
Research
What is DYOR? A guide to doing your own research
What is DYOR? DYOR is the acronym for 'do your own research'. DYOR embodies the individualistic spirit of crypto that encourages each person to conduc
Sep 24, 2024
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Strategies
Futures
What are the index price and mark price of margined contracts?
Understanding the mark price and index price of a crypto asset can be influential to a trader's success. Knowing each forms part of your risk manag
Sep 18, 2024
Intermediate
4
Strategies
What are crypto flash crashes: how to survive any flash crash
“The time to buy is when there’s blood in the streets, even if the blood is your own.” Despite being said by British banker Nathan Rothschild centurie
Sep 17, 2024
Beginners
5
Market Updates
Ethereum
Points of impact: Ethereum ETFs and crypto markets
The approval of spot ether ETFs in the US marks another significant milestone in the mainstream adoption of crypto. Long term, it could pave the way f
Sep 11, 2024
Intermediate
Strategies
Copy trading vs bot trading: which is best for new crypto traders?
"Want to trade crypto? You have to do it yourself."For a long time, this adage used to hold true. From the hecticness of the crypto market being avail
Sep 11, 2024
Beginners
15
Strategies
What is a crypto trading journal?
The cryptocurrency industry has attracted millions of new traders over the past few years. However, crypto trading can be quite overwhelming for newco
Sep 2, 2024
Beginners
7
Technical analysis
Understanding Bitcoin's taker buy-sell ratio: How to use it for trading
The pioneering cryptocurrency, Bitcoin , has captured global attention with its distinctive decentralized architecture and potential to redefine mone
Aug 29, 2024
Intermediate
3
Strategies
What is the long-short ratio in crypto trading?
In crypto trading, the long-short ratio is an important metric to understand. It measures the relative strength of bullish or bearish sentiment in the
Aug 29, 2024
Intermediate
6
Trading
Top 10 crypto copy trading platforms: a comprehensive guide
Copy trading has gained significant popularity in the crypto scene by allowing traders to replicate successful individuals' trades automatically. Nov
Aug 5, 2024
Beginners
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Trading tools
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Crypto arbitrage bot — How to automate strategies on OKX
OKX’s trading bot features a mode to simplify placing orders to take advantage of arbitrage opportunities between different trading instruments. This
Jun 11, 2024
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Perpetuals
Futures
What does BBO mean?
Best-bid-offer (BBO) refers to the best bid and ask price on the order book at any given time. It's used to quickly set limit order prices that match
Apr 25, 2024
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Strategies
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 trad
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
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