Crypto explained clearly.
The Learn section is where we break down the concepts, tools, and mechanics that serious crypto traders and investors need to understand. No jargon. No assumptions. Just clear, direct explanations written by people who actually trade these markets.
Whether you’re setting up your first futures trade or trying to understand what on-chain data is telling you β this is where to start.
Trading Fundamentals
These are the building blocks. If you trade crypto β spot or futures β understanding these is non-negotiable.
What is the RSI indicator and how do traders use it? The Relative Strength Index is one of the most widely used indicators in crypto. We explain what it measures, what overbought and oversold actually mean, and why the monthly RSI is treated differently from the daily.
What are crypto futures and how are they different from spot trading? When you buy Bitcoin on an exchange you own it. When you trade Bitcoin futures you’re betting on its price. Here’s how futures work, why traders use them, and what leverage actually does to your risk.
How to set up your first BTC futures trade β step by step A complete walkthrough from account creation to placing your first order, setting a stop loss, and managing the position. Written by an active futures trader.
What is leverage and why most traders use too much of it? Leverage amplifies both gains and losses in exact proportion. Here’s the math, the liquidation risk, and the leverage level most professional traders actually use.
What is a liquidation and how do you avoid it? Getting liquidated means losing your entire margin on a position. It happens faster than most beginners expect. This guide explains liquidation prices, how to calculate them, and how to structure positions so a wick doesn’t wipe you out.
Long vs short β what does it mean to go short on crypto? Going long means you profit when price rises. Going short means you profit when it falls. Here’s how shorting works in crypto, when traders use it, and the risks specific to short positions.
Key Indicators and Metrics
The data points experienced traders check before placing any trade.
What are funding rates and why do futures traders check them every morning? Funding rates are payments between longs and shorts on perpetual contracts. When funding is extremely positive, longs are overcrowded β a warning sign. When it’s negative, shorts dominate β a potential squeeze setup. Here’s how to read them.
What is open interest and what does it tell you about the market? Open interest is the total number of outstanding futures contracts. Rising OI with rising price means new money entering and trend strengthening. Rising OI with falling price means shorts piling in. Here’s how to use it.
What is the Fear and Greed Index? A single number from 0 to 100 that measures market sentiment. Historically, extreme fear has marked buying opportunities and extreme greed has marked tops. Here’s what it measures and how contrarian traders use it.
What is the Bitcoin Dominance index? BTC dominance measures Bitcoin’s share of total crypto market cap. When it rises, Bitcoin leads and altcoins lag. When it falls, altcoin season potential builds. Here’s how to read it for positioning decisions.
What is the DXY and why does it affect crypto prices? The DXY measures the strength of the US dollar against a basket of currencies. A rising dollar is historically a headwind for crypto. A falling dollar is a tailwind. Here’s the relationship and why macro traders watch it closely.
What is VWAP and how do intraday traders use it? Volume Weighted Average Price is the average price weighted by volume. It’s one of the most important intraday levels for futures traders β price above VWAP is bullish bias, below is bearish. Here’s how to use it.
On-Chain Data
What’s happening on the blockchain itself β the data that price charts alone can’t show you.
What is on-chain data and why does it matter for price analysis? On-chain data comes directly from the blockchain β wallet movements, exchange flows, holder behavior. It tells you what the real money is doing, not just what price is doing. Here’s an introduction to the most important metrics.
What are exchange inflows and outflows β and what do they signal? When Bitcoin moves onto exchanges, it’s often being prepared for sale β bearish signal. When it moves off exchanges into cold wallets, holders are taking it out of circulation β bullish signal. Here’s how to read the data.
What is the Net Realized Profit/Loss metric? Net Realized P/L measures whether coins are being moved at a profit or a loss. When realized losses spike, it often marks capitulation β the point where the last weak hands sell. Here’s how previous cycle bottoms looked on this chart.
What are long-term holders vs short-term holders in Bitcoin? On-chain analysts split Bitcoin holders into long-term (held 155+ days) and short-term (held less). LTH behavior during downturns is one of the most reliable signals of where the market is in its cycle.
Policy and Regulation
The rules that shape what crypto can and can’t do β explained without the legal jargon.
What is the CLARITY Act and why does it matter for crypto? The CLARITY Act determines whether crypto tokens are classified as securities or commodities in the US. Securities go to the SEC. Commodities go to the CFTC. That distinction changes everything about how tokens can be traded and by whom.
What is the SEC and how does it affect crypto markets? The Securities and Exchange Commission has been the most active US regulator in crypto. Here’s what it does, why its actions move markets, and what the key ongoing cases mean for the industry.
What is a Bitcoin ETF and why did it matter so much? A spot Bitcoin ETF lets traditional investors buy Bitcoin exposure through a normal brokerage account without holding actual Bitcoin. Here’s how ETFs work, why approval was a milestone, and what the flows data tells us about institutional demand.
What is the CFTC and how is it different from the SEC in crypto? The Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulates derivatives and commodities. In crypto, the CFTC/SEC jurisdictional battle determines which agency oversees which tokens β and the outcome shapes the entire regulatory landscape.
Security and Storage
How to keep your crypto safe once you own it.
Best hardware wallets for crypto in 2026 β Ledger vs Trezor vs Coldcard A hardware wallet stores your private keys offline β completely out of reach of hackers and exchange failures. Here’s our full comparison of the three leading options.
What is a seed phrase and why is it the most important thing you’ll ever write down? Your seed phrase is the master key to all your crypto. Anyone who has it has your funds. Here’s exactly what it is, how to store it safely, and what never to do with it.
Hot wallet vs cold wallet β what’s the difference and which do you need? A hot wallet is connected to the internet. A cold wallet is not. Here’s when to use each, and why serious holders use both.
What is two-factor authentication and how do you set it up on a crypto exchange? 2FA adds a second layer of security to your exchange account. Here’s how it works, which type is safest, and how to set it up on Bybit and Binance.
Getting Started?
How to read a crypto candlestick chart β beginner’s guide Every price chart is made of candlesticks. Each one tells you the open, high, low, and close for a given time period. Here’s how to read them and what the most common patterns mean.
What is a stop loss and why is it non-negotiable in futures trading? A stop loss automatically closes your position if price moves against you by a set amount. It’s the difference between a manageable loss and a liquidation. Here’s how to set one on every major exchange.