Beginner guides — crypto, forex & markets 101
Plain-language guides to get you trading confidently. Each guide takes 10–15 minutes to read and includes worked examples.
Crypto fundamentals
- What is Bitcoin? — How a ledger of transactions is secured by proof-of-work, why supply is capped at 21M, and what “halving” means.
- What is Ethereum? — Smart contracts, gas fees, the move to proof-of-stake, and why ETH is more than just a coin.
- Reading order books — Bid, ask, spread, depth — what market makers see when you place an order.
Forex fundamentals
- What is a currency pair? — Base vs quote, majors vs minors, why pip values differ across pairs.
- Carry, hedging, and intervention — How central banks move FX, and what to watch on calendar days.
Reading the markets
- Reading a candle chart — OHLC, body vs wick, volume context, and three patterns that actually matter.
- What moves prices — Liquidity, news, positioning, and the difference between a real breakout and a fake-out.