Crypto, without skipping the basics

Understand crypto before trading

1. 1What is crypto trading?3 min read
2. 2Blockchains, ledgers and consensus3 min read
3. 3Bitcoin, Ethereum, coins and tokens3 min read
4. 4Build a safe practice plan3 min read

Wallets and personal security

1. 5Wallets, keys and custody3 min read
2. 6Recovery phrases and backups3 min read
3. 7Networks, addresses and transfers3 min read
4. 8Phishing, approvals and scams3 min read

Understand the trading venue

1. 9Centralized and decentralized venues3 min read
2. 10Pairs, order books and spreads3 min read
3. 11Spot orders and execution3 min read
4. 12Fees, slippage and liquidity3 min read

Risk before returns

1. 13Size a spot position3 min read
2. 14Portfolio concentration and correlations3 min read
3. 15Drawdown, R multiples and expectancy3 min read
4. 16Stablecoins and counterparty risk3 min read

Read crypto market structure

1. 17Candles and an around-the-clock market3 min read
2. 18Trends, ranges and price levels3 min read
3. 19Breakouts, volume and confirmation3 min read
4. 20Indicators and volatility3 min read

Apply chart frameworks to crypto

1. 21Dow-style structure: what would change your view?3 min read
2. 22Wyckoff in spot crypto: read the range carefully3 min read
3. 23Elliott counts: keep an alternative on the page3 min read
4. 24Liquidity sweeps: separate the wick from the story3 min read
5. 25FVG and OTE: transfer the rules, not the promises3 min read

Understand asset economics

1. 26Supply, market cap and FDV3 min read
2. 27Token unlocks and distribution3 min read
3. 28Network activity and on-chain data3 min read
4. 29Research a project critically3 min read

Understand derivatives before considering them

1. 30Spot, futures and perpetual contracts3 min read
2. 31Funding, basis and mark price3 min read
3. 32Margin, leverage and liquidation3 min read
4. 33Open interest and liquidation data3 min read

Derivatives through paper examples

1. 34Linear perpetual P&L: calculate the money, not the excitement3 min read
2. 35Collateral and liquidation: a deliberately simplified worksheet3 min read
3. 36Funding carry: count what you keep3 min read
4. 37Dated futures: follow both sides of the hedge3 min read
5. 38Calls and puts: payoff is not profit3 min read

Explore DeFi with caution

1. 39Smart contracts and applications3 min read
2. 40AMM pools and price impact3 min read
3. 41Liquidity provision and changing asset value3 min read
4. 42Staking, lending and bridges3 min read

Understand ecosystem risks

1. 43Constant-product AMMs: calculate the moving price3 min read
2. 44LP divergence loss: choose the right comparison3 min read
3. 45Reorgs, bridges and L2s: what is actually final?3 min read
4. 46MEV and arbitrage: subtract the competition3 min read
5. 47DEX approvals: inspect before you sign3 min read

Build and test market hypotheses

1. 48Market context and catalysts3 min read
2. 49Write a setup rulebook3 min read
3. 50Profiles, order flow and SMC limits3 min read
4. 51Backtest crypto data honestly3 min read

Research, allocation and review

1. 52Token vesting: size the unlock, then ask why3 min read
2. 53On-chain metrics: count activity, not stories3 min read
3. 54Stablecoin depeg: map access, not just reserves3 min read
4. 55Rebalancing: weights change even when you do nothing3 min read
5. 56Advanced crypto capstone: defend the whole plan3 min read

Practice, review and stay informed

1. 57Paper trade and keep a journal3 min read
2. 58FOMO and decision routines3 min read
3. 59Records, local rules and changing information3 min read
4. 60Capstone: research and risk plan3 min read