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Blur NFT Marketplace Announces Website Closure Amidst Volume Decline
Blur, a prominent Ethereum NFT marketplace, is scheduled to close its website on November 12, following a significant reduction in trading volume from its peak earlier in 2023. The platform's royalty and token reward policies have been a su
Oct 13, 2026
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
How to Evaluate Trading Volume Quality on Exchanges
Learn to tell real trading volume from wash trading: compare order book depth, spreads, trade patterns and web traffic to judge exchange volume quality.
Oct 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Bull Trap vs Real Breakout: How to Tell the Difference
A bull trap in crypto looks like a breakout, then reverses. Learn the volume, retest, timeframe and leverage checks that help separate traps from real moves.
Oct 10, 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
Pump-and-Dump Schemes in Crypto: How to Recognize Them
How pump-and-dump crypto schemes work, the warning signs in price, volume and promotion, and practical steps to avoid becoming someone's exit liquidity.
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
Bitcoin Price Fluctuates Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Macroeconomic Concerns
Bitcoin's price experienced volatility, trading above and below $81,000, influenced by conflicting reports regarding potential U.S.-Iran military confrontation and broader macroeconomic factors.
Oct 9, 2026
Bitcoin Trades Near $82,000 Amid Macroeconomic Factors and Analyst Forecasts
Bitcoin recently traded near $82,000, experiencing a decline from its prior range. This movement occurred as some analysts projected a potential trading range for Bitcoin in Q4.
Oct 8, 2026
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
OKX and ICE Subsidiary Propose Tokenized US Stock Trading Venue Under SEC Exemption
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX and a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, have notified the SEC of their intent to launch a tokenized securities trading venue. This initiative, operating
Oct 6, 2026
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
CFTC Proposes New Crypto Regulatory Framework Following Legislative Stagnation
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated rulemaking for leveraged and margined retail crypto trading, proposing a new framework to regulate aspects of the crypto market. This move comes as congressional efforts to
Oct 6, 2026
OKX and NYSE Parent ICE Venture Plans Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading Platform
A joint venture between cryptocurrency exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is seeking to launch a platform for tokenized U.S. stock trading. The initiative plans to offer shares i
Oct 5, 2026
Metaplanet Demonstrates Bitcoin Liquidity with Q3 Trading, Net Addition of 1,000 BTC
Metaplanet executed a notable trading strategy in Q3, selling 10,000 BTC before repurchasing 11,000 BTC. This activity resulted in a net increase of 1,000 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 44,000 BTC.
Oct 5, 2026
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