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Fifteen steps from "what is Bitcoin" to a first trade with the risk under control. Go in order; each step takes a few minutes.
- What crypto is and why it exists
Cryptocurrency is digital money whose records live on a blockchain instead of one bank's database. A network of computers checks transfers, and a… - How a blockchain works
A blockchain is a shared record of transactions kept as a chain of blocks. Each block is linked to the previous one by a hash, so rewriting history… - Wallets and keys: where your coins really are
A crypto wallet is an app or device that stores the keys to your coins and signs transactions. The coins themselves live on the blockchain, not in… - Seed phrase: the first security rule
A seed phrase is a wallet backup of 12 or 24 words that restores all of its keys. Lose it and you lose access; give it away and you lose the money. - Secure your account: 2FA and anti-phishing
Secure your exchange account step by step: authenticator 2FA, anti-phishing code, withdrawal whitelist, safe API keys, email security and SIM-swap… - Buy your first crypto safely
Pick an exchange, pass KYC, turn on 2FA, deposit, buy BTC or USDT and withdraw to your own wallet without costly mistakes or scams. - Stablecoins: the dollars of crypto
A stablecoin is a token that aims to hold a stable price, most often one US dollar. It can lose its peg (depeg) if its reserves or mechanism fail. - How to send USDT on the right network
How to pick the right network for a USDT transfer, check the address and memo, send a test, what fees to expect and what to do if you chose the… - How an exchange works: order book and orders
An order book is the list of limit buy and sell orders for an asset, grouped by price level. It shows how much people are ready to buy and sell at… - How to read a candlestick chart
A candlestick is a chart element showing the open, high, low and close (OHLC) for one period. The body spans open to close; the wicks reach the high… - How much to risk per trade
Risk per trade is the amount you lose if your stop-loss is hit, usually as a percentage of your account. A common rule for beginners is no more than… - Stop-loss: insurance against big losses
A stop-loss is an order that closes your position when price reaches the level where your trade idea is invalidated. It limits the loss in advance. - Leverage: why it is dangerous
Leverage is trading a position larger than your own funds by borrowing from the exchange or broker. 10x leverage multiplies both profit and loss by… - Spot or futures
Spot means buying the coin itself; futures are a contract on its price with leverage, funding and liquidation risk. A comparison and what beginners… - Spending crypto in real life: crypto cards
A crypto card is a payment card you top up with crypto, usually stablecoins. When you pay, the service converts the coins into regular money, and…