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Author: Alan

Crypto lover since 2020. I have worked with Crypto Banter, Coin Bureau, Trade Travel Chill and other Fintech companies. I want help people learn about web3 and the potential of cryptocurrency.
USDT vs USDC: Honest Stablecoin Comparison
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USDT vs USDC: Honest Stablecoin Comparison

AlanJuly 2, 2026

USDT vs USDC compared. Reserves, regulation, transparency, fees, supported chains, and which I actually use for what.

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28 min read
Scalping Crypto: The Honest Reality
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Scalping Crypto: The Honest Reality

AlanJuly 1, 2026

Crypto scalping explained honestly. Sub-1-hour trades, fees, mental cost, the strategies that work, and why most retail scalpers blow up.

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27 min read
Swing Trading Crypto: The Sweet Spot Strategy
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Swing Trading Crypto: The Sweet Spot Strategy

AlanJune 30, 2026

Swing trading crypto explained. Timeframes, setup, entry/exit rules, position sizing, and why swing is usually the right starting strategy for retail.

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31 min read
Crypto Trading Psychology: The Mental Game That Decides Everything
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Crypto Trading Psychology: The Mental Game That Decides Everything

AlanJune 29, 2026

Crypto trading psychology — the part nobody teaches. FOMO, revenge trading, fear, greed, position sizing under stress, and how I learnt to manage it.

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31 min read
Best Crypto Trading Strategy for Beginners (Actually Profitable Ones)
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Best Crypto Trading Strategy for Beginners (Actually Profitable Ones)

AlanJune 28, 2026

The crypto trading strategies that actually work for beginners. DCA, swing, grid, scalping compared. The one I’d recommend starting with and why.

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22 min read
Crypto Trading Indicators Explained: RSI, MACD, MA and More
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Crypto Trading Indicators Explained: RSI, MACD, MA and More

AlanJune 27, 2026

Crypto trading indicators explained: RSI, MACD, moving averages, Bollinger Bands, volume profile. How each works and the combos I actually use.

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21 min read
How to Read Crypto Charts: A Beginner’s Guide
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How to Read Crypto Charts: A Beginner’s Guide

AlanJune 26, 2026

How to read crypto charts from scratch. Candlesticks, timeframes, support/resistance, key chart patterns, and the TradingView setup I use.

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22 min read
How to Day Trade Crypto: A Realistic Guide
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How to Day Trade Crypto: A Realistic Guide

AlanJune 25, 2026

How to day trade crypto without blowing up. Setup, strategy, position sizing, the daily routine, and the education path I actually followed.

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25 min read
Bitcoin ETF Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and Whether You Need One
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Bitcoin ETF Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and Whether You Need One

AlanJune 24, 2026

Bitcoin ETF explained. How spot BTC ETFs work, the approved list (IBIT, FBTC, etc), ETF vs direct BTC ownership, custody trade-offs, and which makes sense.

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19 min read
Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Honest Comparison from a Trader Who Holds Both
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Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Honest Comparison from a Trader Who Holds Both

AlanJune 23, 2026

Bitcoin vs Ethereum compared. Use cases, supply economics, fees, security, staking, ETFs, and which one to buy first (or both).

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21 min read

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Lost Seed Phrase: What You Can (and Can’t) Recover

AlanJuly 12, 2026

How Long Does It Take to Mine 1 Bitcoin?

AlanJuly 11, 2026

Crypto Tax USA: How the IRS Treats Crypto

AlanJuly 10, 2026

Crypto Tax UK: How HMRC Treats Crypto (and How to Stay Compliant)

AlanJuly 9, 2026

Best Crypto to Buy Now: A Trader’s Framework

AlanJuly 8, 2026

How Much Money Do You Need to Start Trading Crypto?

AlanJuly 7, 2026

About Crypto Rookie 101

Crypto Rookie 101 is run by Alan Spicer, a retail crypto trader who's been in the space since 2020. He's contributed work alongside Coin Bureau and Crypto Banter — two of the largest crypto channels on YouTube — and is part of the Trade Travel Chill trading community.

The site exists to give beginners and intermediate traders honest, useful crypto content from someone who's actually placed the trades. Nothing here is financial advice.

More of Alan's work: alanspicer.com

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  • Earn (15)
  • Learn (20)
  • Reviews (11)
  • Security (10)
  • Trading (29)
  • Lost Seed Phrase: What You Can (and Can’t) Recover
  • How Long Does It Take to Mine 1 Bitcoin?
  • Crypto Tax USA: How the IRS Treats Crypto
  • Crypto Tax UK: How HMRC Treats Crypto (and How to Stay Compliant)
  • Best Crypto to Buy Now: A Trader’s Framework
  • How Much Money Do You Need to Start Trading Crypto?
  • How to Send Bitcoin to Someone: Step-by-Step
  • How to Cash Out Crypto: Withdraw to Bank Account
  • What is USDC? Circle’s Stablecoin Explained
  • What is USDT? Tether Explained
Crypto Rookie 101 is part of the Jigsaw Northstar Network — Founded by Alan Spicer.