All traders — whether in equities or cryptocurrencies — want any edge they can get in their quest for profits. Skillful use of arbitrage is a more advanced skill, but is one of the most tried and true techniques for making money in bull, bear and sideways markets.
To help you better understand how it works, let’s take a closer look at the concept of crypto arbitrage, and some possible strategies to pursue when applying it.
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If you’re an active investor, you’ve probably experienced the satisfaction of a great trade — and the disappointment of a poor one.
Now imagine those feelings amplified by several degrees, and you’ll begin to understand the popularity of margin trading.
In the last year or two, margin trading has grown increasingly popular in the cryptocurrency world, with more exchanges offering the ability to trade on margin and with leverage.
To help you decide if this process is right for you, let’s take a closer look at the basics of margin trading, and how the practice has been adapted for the purpose of trading Bitcoin and altcoins.
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Choosing the best cryptocurrency exchange platform is no small task. There are now more than 100 from which to choose; many of them aren’t available to everyone and, they all vary considerably in terms of features and functionality.
To help you choose the exchange that best suits your needs, let’s review the basics of how exchanges operate, their fundamental differences and why choosing the right one is important to investing success.
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If you’re a cryptocurrency trader looking for an edge (and what trader isn’t?), you may have heard about algorithmic trading. If you’re a relatively new trader, you may have dismissed the idea as being too complex.
Here’s the good news: You don’t need to be an advanced or even moderately experienced cryptocurrency trader to develop algorithmic trading strategies. Thanks to the introduction of powerful, yet simple to deploy bots, beginning traders have access to the advantages offered by an algorithmic approach.
To help you better understand how it all works, let’s take a closer look at the basics of trading with algorithms and the benefits it offers.
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Cryptocurrency made headlines throughout 2017 for its volatility and the huge profits made by investors. Savvy traders bet that currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum would continue to rise – and cashed in as brands like Cryptokitties introduced thousands of eager new investors into the marketplace. How can you get involved in cryptocurrency, and is trading the right approach for you?
Discovering what virtual currency is and how it works is essential if you are getting involved in cryptocurrency trading. Like any volatile investment, there are risks involved with cryptocurrency trading; education is vital before you begin trading.
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Between the IRS lawsuit against Coinbase and the tax reform that took place in the last few days of 2017, things are shaping up for a complicated tax year. There has been a lot of confusion within the cryptocurrency community regarding how, when, and in what amount they will have to pay taxes this year.
Nothing replaces the wisdom and experience of a trained professional, especially when it comes to taxes. However, before setting up your first meeting, here are some helpful tax tips that can get you started off on the right foot.
Note: We will be doing a live Q&A with Mario Costanz from HappyTax on our YouTube live stream with our chief communications officer, Raynaldo Rivera, on April 14, 2018 @ 10AM PST. Please Join our Telegram if you want to participate in having your questions answered live.
