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Learn all about crypto trading. From technical analysis, to signals, bots, strategies, and much more.

Strategies
What is crypto bot trading: automating your trades with our bots
Does the idea of manual trading feel daunting? Thanks to the availability of crypto trading bots under our Smart Trading product suite, you too can effortlessly automate your trades and enter the world of trading algorithms and bot trading in one click. With the help of bot trading, you'll no longer have to keep your eyes glued to the charts to execute trades as your pre-programmed bots will simply make the trades for you.
May 31, 2025
Beginners
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Strategies
What is spot trading?
If you're a beginner in the world of cryptocurrency, the term 'spot trading' might be unfamiliar to you. However, it's a common form of trading in the crypto market that you should know about. For many, spot trading is the ideal entry point for getting started with crypto trading, being a relatively straightforward method.
May 30, 2025
Beginners
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Strategies
What are market and limit orders?
Market orders and limit orders allow you to open positions when trading crypto under certain specific conditions. More specifically, they allow you to either open a position immediately — as with a market order — or at a specific desired price — as with a limit order. As such, these two order types are essential for beginner traders to understand.
May 27, 2025
Beginners
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Artificial intelligence
7 ways ChatGPT can help you make informed crypto decisions
Blockchain technology is considered to be one of the most groundbreaking innovations to emerge in recent years. It has seen a significant amount of adoption recently, and is a major reason why the cry
May 27, 2025
Beginners
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Security
What rug pull scams are and how to avoid them
In November 2024, a 12-year old trader made headlines after attempting a crypto rug pull on a memecoin he created, called Gen Z Quant (QUANT), during a live stream. The trader launched QUANT on the popular Solana-based platform . The token quickly gained traction as its price surged. During a live stream, the trader expressed surprise at the growth before dumping his holdings — 51 million QUANT tokens — for 128 Solana (SOL), equivalent to $30,000.Despite his attempts to exit the market, the crypto community rallied behind the token, pushing its price up by an astonishing 77,000%. QUANT briefly reached a market cap of $82.3 million, peaking at $0.08 before retracing to $50 million. Ironically, the trader’s holdings would have been worth $4 million had he not sold them prematurely.
May 27, 2025
Beginners
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Technical analysis
Understanding the concept of an all-time high (ATH) in crypto
As the crypto market continues to rally ahead of the Bitcoin halving that's scheduled to happen later this year, we're seeing breathtaking rises for all kinds of coins and tokens. This surge has many crypto traders wondering if we're on the cusp of witnessing a return to the crypto euphoria experienced in late 2021, when Bitcoin managed to hit a peak of $69,040.10 on November 10, 2021. As prices continue to soar and intensifies, there's now a genuine interest in seeing if the market can reclaim its previously established peaks.
May 23, 2025
Beginners
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Strategies
What are take profit and stop loss: crypto's fundamental risk management tools
Take profit and stop loss (TP/SL) are trading tactics that are meant to allow you to lock in gains or minimize losses as an asset's price changes. TP/SL are frequently used by traders of all experience levels to manage risk. If you're a beginner to cryptocurrency trading, it's worthwhile to understand how to use TP/SL as a fundamental stepping stone towards more complex . We're here to help.
May 23, 2025
Beginners
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Strategies
Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO): What is it, and how does it affect the market?
The crypto market is considered the most volatile in the broader financial industry. The prices of coins and tokens are known to experience dramatic changes. This presents an excellent opportunity for experienced traders who can analyze markets quickly and react in time. However, novice traders sometimes make the mistake of entering the market too late.
May 23, 2025
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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.
May 21, 2025
Beginners
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Smart Trading
Signal trading 101: top 10 crypto indicators to keep an eye on
Whether you’re new to crypto trading or a seasoned vet, having the right tools in your trading arsenal is essential. Signal trading in crypto provides a data-driven approach to making decisions on buying or selling. These signals are generated based on market conditions, indicators, and analysis, which can help you navigate and explore digital assets to trade.
May 19, 2025
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Security
Safer crypto trading: how to spot scams
Scams have unfortunately emerged as a prominent and persistent challenge in the crypto space as bad actors lurk in the shadows. Backed by advanced technology and tools, these scams have become increasingly sophisticated and harder to identify.
May 12, 2025
Beginners
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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.
May 7, 2025
Intermediate
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Security
How To Avoid Rug Pulls: Stay Safe Against Crypto Product Purchase Scams
Have you ever been sent a direct message on your preferred social platform, asking you to join an airdrop? Did you later realize that the name seemed suspicious, with a "1" instead of an "i"? These scams artfully blend technology with psychological tactics to exploit the unwary. Common strategies include offering unrealistically high returns on your deposited funds, stealing sensitive personal information for extortion, and creating elaborate phishing schemes that mimic legitimate crypto platforms.
Apr 28, 2025
Beginners
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Trading basics
OKX
Blockchain
What are crypto transaction fees and how to set them in OKX Wallet
If you want to get the most out of the Web3 revolution, it’s vital to understand a little about crypto transaction fees. Also known as gas fees on some blockchains, setting the correct amount can help ensure speedy transaction confirmation and avoid overpaying to use a network.
Apr 25, 2025
Beginners
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Security
What crypto romance scams are and how to avoid them
Romance scams have been around for some time, and now often use crypto as their means of defrauding victims. This is a form of confidence trick that involves a scammer faking romantic intentions with the victim. The aim is to create an emotionally intimate relationship to persuade the victim to hand over their money, digital assets, or personal information.
Mar 31, 2025
Beginners
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Options
Strategies
What is a straddle option strategy: understanding the long straddle option
Like its counterpart the strangle , the straddle option strategy is hugely popular among crypto options traders because of its neutrality that allows traders to lock in gains from significant price movements, regardless of the direction. Ultimately, this strategy is ideal if you’re expecting a big move in the market but are uncertain whether it will be upward or downward.
Feb 27, 2025
Advanced

Trading basics
Derivatives
Trading guide
Forward contracts vs expiry futures: what are the differences?
Expiry futures are actively used within the crypto space and have become a tool in many trader's arsenal. Expiry futures are derivatives, meaning their value is derived from the price of the underlying assets. So, if you buy a Bitcoin futures contract, you're not taking possession of it but speculating on its price fluctuation.
Feb 26, 2025
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Options
Strategies
Option expiration dates: what happens when options expire?
Have you seen 'DTE' while scrolling through social media and wondered what it means? DTE, or 'days to expiry,' indicates how long remains before an option contract expires. Curious how expiration dates affect option premiums and impact your trading strategy? Whether you're new to options trading or curious about the nuances of crypto markets, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to navigate expiration dates confidently. From explaining what options expiration dates are to understanding what happens when options expire, here's everything you need to know about crypto option expiration dates.
Oct 15, 2024
Intermediate
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Trading tools
OKX
Ethereum
4 tips to level up your USDT with Shark Fin
OKX Shark Fin offers a great opportunity to earn USDT without putting your principal at risk. If you are new to Shark Fin, be sure to check out our beginner's guide here . Here are four tips to help you level up your earnings using Shark Fin.
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
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