Markets & Trading

How crypto markets move and how to read them. · 14 articles

Spreads and Slippage Explained

The bid ask spread and slippage are hidden trading costs. Learn how each works on exchanges and DEXs, how to calculate them and practical ways to reduce them.

Oct 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Order Types and How Exchanges Match Trades

How order matching works on crypto exchanges: market, limit and stop orders, price-time priority, maker and taker fees, partial fills and common mistakes.

Oct 11, 2026 · 5 min read

Volume Analysis in Crypto

Volume analysis shows how much conviction sits behind a crypto price move. Learn to read volume on charts, spot divergences and filter out fake volume.

Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Candlestick Patterns Every Beginner Should Know

Learn the candlestick patterns beginners see most, from doji and hammers to engulfing candles, what they suggest, how to read them in context and their limits.

Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read

MACD Explained

The MACD indicator shows trend and momentum using moving averages. Learn how MACD is calculated, how to read crossovers and divergence, and its limits.

Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read

RSI Explained: The Relative Strength Index

The RSI indicator explained: how the Relative Strength Index is calculated, what overbought and oversold mean, divergences, and common mistakes in crypto.

Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read

Moving Averages Explained (SMA and EMA)

A moving average smooths price data to show the trend. Learn how SMA and EMA are calculated, how traders use them in crypto and where they mislead.

Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Support and Resistance Explained

Support and resistance explained simply: what the levels are, why they form, how to draw them on a crypto chart, how traders use them and their limits.

Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Volatility in Crypto: Why Prices Swing So Much

Crypto volatility explained: why prices swing so sharply, how volatility is measured, how it differs between coins and practical ways to manage the risk.

Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read

Bull and Bear Markets in Crypto

Bull vs bear market in crypto explained: what each term means, how to recognize the phases, how investor behavior changes and how to manage risk in both.

Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min read

Altcoin Season: What It Means and How It's Measured

Altcoin season is when many altcoins outperform bitcoin. Learn how it is measured, the common index method, what drives it and the risks of chasing it.

Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min read

What Is Bitcoin Dominance and Why It Matters

Bitcoin dominance is BTC's share of total crypto market cap. Learn how it is calculated, how traders read it, its blind spots and how to use it sensibly.

Oct 3, 2026 · 4 min read

Crypto Market Cycles Explained

A crypto market cycle moves through accumulation, uptrend, distribution and downtrend. Learn what drives each phase, the signs people watch, and the limits.

Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min read

What Moves Crypto Prices? The Main Drivers Explained

What moves crypto prices? Learn the main drivers, from supply and demand to interest rates, leverage, token unlocks and news, and how to read them calmly.

Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min read