Crypto Basics

The foundations for beginners: markets, indicators, money management.

What is Bitcoin dominance? How to read BTC.D to spot altcoin season (with examples) – Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) is Bitcoin's share of total crypto market cap. This guide covers how it is calculated, how to read it with the BTC price, the stablecoin trap, a 4-step routine and worked examples.
What Is DCA? How to Dollar-Cost Average Into Bitcoin (With Examples) – Dollar-cost averaging means buying a fixed amount on a schedule, whatever the price. Here is how average cost works, when DCA beats or trails a lump sum, and how to keep fees from eating your returns.
Market Cap, FDV and Circulating Supply: Check Before Buying Crypto – A low price doesn't make a coin cheap. Learn market cap, FDV and circulating supply, token unlocks, volume and a 5-question tokenomics checklist before you buy.
Risk Management for Beginners: 1–2% Rule, Stop Loss, Position Size – The 1–2% rule keeps you from losing too much on any single trade. Learn the position size formula, how to set a stop loss, why beginners should avoid leverage, and DCA.
3 Indicators to Quickly Gauge the Bitcoin Market's “Temperature” – Realized Price, the 200-week moving average and the Fear & Greed Index are three simple tools to see where BTC trades versus its history and crowd sentiment.