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Security
How to protect your crypto from phishing attacks
As the fascination with blockchain technology and digital assets grows, so too does the threat of cyber attacks. Among these threats, phishing scams have become a considerable challenge for crypto natives.
Mar 13, 2025
Beginners
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Security
Crypto impersonation scams: how to spot and avoid fraud
As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum grow in popularity, so does the sophistication of scams that exploit unsuspecting traders. These scams can involve fraudsters impersonating trusted entities or influential figures in the crypto space to deceive individuals into sending them cryptocurrency, or divulging sensitive information.
Oct 29, 2024
Beginners
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P2P
What is P2P arbitrage in Crypto? A Guide To Unlock Growth
Unlock growth with crypto and P2P arbitrage Ever notice how an item’s price can change from place to place? It's like selling an apple for a dollar on one street and a dollar and twenty on another. It’s the same for cryptocurrencies: arbitrage traders are constantly dancing between these tiny price differences and making a quick gain. They buy here and sell there.
Mar 3, 2025
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Strategies
Guide: crypto trading 101 for beginners
A comprehensive introduction to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading. With 24-hour trading volumes averaging around $50 billion this year, and often crossing $100 billion, cryptocurrency markets have grown significantly since their early years. Today, crypto market participants include a mix of retail and institutional traders, and digital assets — led by Bitcoin ( ) — are widely considered to be an alternative investment class.
Feb 28, 2025
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DeFi
Staking
Top 13 ways to earn passive income from crypto in 2025
Cryptocurrencies have become increasingly popular over the past decade. Crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins, have gained widespread adoption and recognition. However, the crypto market is known for being highly volatile. With that being said, trading isn't the only ways you can earn income in the world of crypto. Now, market participants are able to earn passive income with relatively little effort.
Feb 28, 2025
Intermediate
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Technical analysis
What is average true range (ATR): how to measure crypto volatility
Average true range (ATR) is a technical analysis indicator that measures the volatility of an asset. It was developed by J. Welles Wilder Jr. and published in his book "New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems" in 1978. ATR is designed to give traders an idea of how much a price has moved on average during a given time period.
Feb 26, 2025
Intermediate
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Technical analysis
How to read candlestick charts for effective crypto trading
Candlestick charts are a popular type of financial chart traders use to analyze price movements in various markets, including cryptocurrencies. They were initially developed by Japanese traders in the 18th century and are now widely used across the world.
Feb 26, 2025
Beginners
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Derivatives
Explained: why OKX created a diverse structured product system
Have you heard of OKX's Shark Fin ? It's a principal-protected product with extremely short terms (3 or 7 days). Under the current market conditions, Shark Fin has been very popular among users with low capital. Our weekly subscription quota for Shark Fin products is 200–300 million USD, and almost every subscription period is sold out in advance.
Feb 24, 2025
Strategies
What is an order book in crypto?
When faced with crypto's lightning fast velocity, the ability to capture a real-time view of trading activity can be an influential tool for crypto traders to wield. Good news: the order book provides just that.
Feb 3, 2025
Beginners
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Research
Interest rate cuts: how do Fed rate cuts impact crypto prices?
For those new to the world of crypto, understanding the intricate relationship between traditional financial markets and the digital realm can be daunting. One such connection lies in the impact of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which is now making headlines in mainstream media. Many traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto traders are speculating on a potential bullish rally. Will this truly be the case when the makes the call to cut rates? From understanding what the Federal Funds Rate is to exploring its macroeconomic impact, this guide will dive into the impact of interest rate cuts on crypto prices and how traders can better position themselves ahead of such a hotly anticipated catalyst.
Jan 24, 2025
Intermediate
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Smart Trading
The 9 best AI crypto trading bots to use in 2024: a comprehensive guide
Cryptocurrency has grown to become one of the most popular assets to trade in recent years. Due to its highly volatile nature, the value of the asset constantly moves up and down. This opens up multiple trading opportunities. As a result, traders could sometimes enjoy larger rewards, and do so faster than they would with other assets. But as always, big losses may also be encountered.
Dec 27, 2024
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NFT
Trading guide
OKX
How to buy/sell NFTs on OKX
The OKX NFT marketplace allows you to discover, trade, and even create NFTs across popular blockchains like Ethereum and Polygon. With OKX, buying, selling, and trading NFTs is simple and straightforw
Dec 9, 2024
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 or continuations in the financial markets. This pattern can be observed in financial instruments, such as stocks, forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, formed by price action moving between two converging, upward-sloping trendlines.
Nov 27, 2024
Intermediate
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P2P
The 5 best crypto P2P platforms in 2024
Have you ever wondered how cryptocurrencies are bought and sold? Peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading offers a straightforward solution. Through this method, traders directly engage with one another on a cryptocurrency exchange platform without intermediaries.
Oct 28, 2024
Beginners
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P2P
Start your P2P trading career: a step-by-step guide
You might be sitting there thinking that trading crypto is an exclusive club for the privileged. But guess what? You're already qualified to join. You don't need deep pockets, just the right attitude and a few essentials:
Oct 21, 2024
Beginners
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P2P
Quick wins in P2P trading: Top tips for buyers and sellers
Welcome to OKX's P2P trading guide. Whether you're an experienced hand in the crypto world or just starting out, revisiting the fundamentals can help set you up for success. In the fast-paced world of trading, a solid foundation can make all the difference.
Oct 21, 2024
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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 monetary systems. This digital currency operates on a decentralized ledger, the blockchain, underpinned by a network of nodes and miners. As interest in Bitcoin grows, it has attracted both enthusiasts and skeptics, reflecting its trading dynamics.
Aug 29, 2024
Intermediate
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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 newcomers, as there are many differences compared to traditional trading. Strategies may differ, the crypto market is more volatile, and even the terminology differs. All of this takes time to master and until you do it, you're prone to making mistakes. Unfortunately, these mistakes can end up being quite costly. With that being the case, it's in every trader’s interest to make as few mistakes as possible.
Sep 2, 2024
Beginners
3
Strategies
How to fight FOMO in crypto trading
When it comes to crypto trading, FOMO can be your enemy. FOMO, or the "Fear of Missing Out," is a powerful emotion that can significantly impact your trading decisions. First described by Dr. Dan Herm
Sep 24, 2024
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 conduct their own research to decide when to buy, sell, or hold certain crypto tokens to make sure they're making the right choices based on their trading strategy.
Sep 24, 2024
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DeFi
What is crypto lending and how does it work?
Crypto lending and borrowing has revolutionized the financial landscape by enabling individuals to lend their digital assets and earn interest from them, while borrowers can leverage their existing holdings as collateral to access loans.
Sep 23, 2024
Intermediate
9
Options
Strategies
What are put options? How to buy put options
Options trading is a popular way to earn money in the financial industry. It allows traders to speculate on the future price of various assets. Options are essentially contracts that use an underlying asset. Traders can then bet on the future price of the asset. They speculate if it’ll go up or down, by how much, and when.
Sep 20, 2024
Intermediate
Bitcoin
Research
Comparing Bitcoin and S&P 500: charts and correlation to stocks
When it comes to building a portfolio for the long haul, traders often look towards long-standing, blue-chip stocks and exchange-traded funds tracking the Standard and Poor's 500 (S&P 500). Given their time-tested narrative and popularity among institutions, it's no surprise why such assets are top picks for anyone new to the world of traditional finance (TradFi).
Sep 10, 2024
Intermediate
9
Strategies
Dollar-cost averaging explained: building crypto positions over time with regular buys
Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is an incredibly effective but oft-overlooked strategy when building a crypto portfolio. It's a simple and easy way for anyone interested in crypto markets to build positions while minimizing risk and emotional responses to market volatility.
Sep 2, 2024
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