317 terms · 28 guides

The trading and crypto reference

Plain-language explanations with a definition, a worked example and common mistakes. Free, no signup, in English and Russian.

Topics

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Crypto basics

Bitcoin, blockchain, tokens and how the crypto market works.

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Wallets and security

Keys, seed phrases, wallets and how to avoid scams.

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Exchanges and trading

How exchanges work: orders, fees, the order book and trading styles.

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Derivatives

Futures, leverage, margin, funding and liquidation in plain words.

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Technical analysis

Candles, levels, trends, indicators, patterns and Smart Money.

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Risk management

Position size, stop-loss, drawdown, psychology and prop trading.

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Forex

Currency pairs, pips and lots, brokers, margin, swaps and macro.

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DeFi and on-chain

DEXs, liquidity pools, staking, bridges and on-chain analytics.

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Payments and crypto cards

Stablecoins, crypto cards, transfers and spending crypto in real life.

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Tax and regulation

KYC, AML, crypto taxes and regulation: the basics.

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Guides

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GuideBeginner
Crypto tax basics for beginners

The big picture: when crypto may trigger a tax, how gains are calculated and which records to keep. This is not tax advice:…

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GuideBeginner
How to open your first futures position: step by step with numbers

We go from choosing the margin mode to checking the liquidation price using one example. By the end you will know how much you…

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GuideBeginner
How to buy your first crypto: a step-by-step guide

Step by step, from picking an exchange to coins sitting in your own wallet. No leverage, no shortcuts, and a check at every step.

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ComparisonBeginner
How to choose a crypto card: a checklist

There is no best crypto card for everyone: your country, your amounts and where you pay decide it. Here is a checklist that lets…

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GuideBeginner
How to choose a forex broker: a beginner's checklist

A broker holds your money and executes your trades, so choose one for safety, not for bonuses. Here is what to check, in order.

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GuideBeginner
How to read a candlestick chart: Japanese candles for beginners

Candlestick charts are the most popular way to look at price. Here is how one candle works, how to read them in a row, and the…

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Cheat sheets

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Order types

Which order fits when.

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Cheat sheetBeginner
Pre-trade checklist

Ten questions to answer before you enter.

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Cheat sheetBeginner
Scam red flags

If you see two of these, stop.

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