Trading Week 2022

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​Why Trade Crypto Derivatives When You Can Trade Spot?
Derivatives let you trade contracts about an asset like bitcoin without actually holding a single coin yourself.
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Veteran Trader Peter Brandt on Crypto Markets Outlook
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt on Crypto Markets Outlook
Peter Brandt, Factor Trading Founder and CEO, shares his predictions for bitcoin (BTC), gold and the state of global finance amid the latest crypto market downturn, breaking d...
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt on Crypto Markets Outlook

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Crypto Order Types 101: From Market to Limit
Just as in traditional stock market exchanges, there are different ways to place buy and sell orders for cryptocurrencies; it's key to understand how each works.
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Why Trading Is Essential for Crypto
If you think traders give crypto a bad name, just imagine an industry without them. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Trading Week.
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Crypto Charting 101: How to ID Basic Patterns and Trends
Learn to spot flags, pennants, wedges and sideways trends and understand how those patterns can inform trading decisions.
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The Art of Trading Without Trading
Dollar-cost averaging may be better for your crypto portfolio – and your soul – than active trading. This article is part of CoinDesk’s Trading Week.
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The Dreaded Death Cross and Shining Golden Cross: Two Important Crypto Indicators
For crypto investors, it is important to understand the different technical charting patterns and to have a trading strategy for when these indicators are seen.
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Is There a 'Best' Time to Trade Crypto? Here’s What the Data Says
Unlike traditional markets, cryptocurrency markets remain open 24/7, even during public holidays.
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3 Indicators Beginner Crypto Traders Should Use, According to Pros
Trading indicators help crypto investors to anticipate where the prices are headed. Here are the underrated tools professionals recommend.
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Outsmart Yourself: Become a Better Crypto Trader by Avoiding the Top Cognitive Biases
The DeFi Edge runs down four of the most mental hang-ups affecting crypto traders.
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