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What is USDT? Tether Explained
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What is USDT? Tether Explained

AlanJuly 3, 2026

USDT (Tether) explained. The world’s largest stablecoin, how it’s backed, the reserves controversy, supported chains, and how to actually use it.

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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
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
Bitcoin Halving Explained: What Happens and When the Next One Is
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Bitcoin Halving Explained: What Happens and When the Next One Is

AlanJune 22, 2026

Bitcoin halving explained: what it is, the next halving date (April 2028 estimated), historical price impact, and what changes for miners and investors.

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20 min read
Is Crypto a Good Investment? An Honest Look
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Is Crypto a Good Investment? An Honest Look

AlanJune 21, 2026

Is crypto a good investment? An honest answer from a trader who’s lived through three cycles. The case for, the case against, and how to actually start small.

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22 min read
Market Cap, Circulating Supply, FDV: The Numbers That Matter
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Market Cap, Circulating Supply, FDV: The Numbers That Matter

AlanJune 20, 2026

Market cap, circulating supply, FDV explained. Why FDV traps catch beginners, how token unlocks work, and the metrics that actually predict performance.

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13 min read
Crypto Exchanges Explained: CEX vs DEX
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Crypto Exchanges Explained: CEX vs DEX

AlanMay 29, 2026

CEX vs DEX explained without buzzwords. How centralised and decentralised exchanges differ, when to use each, fees, risks, and the setup I actually use.

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23 min read
Gas Fees Explained: Why You Paid $40 to Move $10
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Gas Fees Explained: Why You Paid $40 to Move $10

AlanMay 29, 2026

Gas fees explained: what they are, why they spike, EIP-1559, gwei, base fee vs priority fee, and how to actually pay less.

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18 min read
KYC Explained: Why Exchanges Want Your ID
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KYC Explained: Why Exchanges Want Your ID

AlanMay 29, 2026

KYC explained: what Know Your Customer means, why exchanges demand it, how it actually works, privacy implications, and what’s possible without KYC.

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20 min read

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TBD Indicators Explained: What They Show and How I Use Them

AlanJuly 25, 2026

Are Crypto Trading Courses Worth It? An Honest Answer

AlanJuly 24, 2026

TTC Cabin Crew: Meet the Pro Traders Behind Trade Travel Chill

AlanJuly 23, 2026

The TBD System Explained: Annii’s Trade by Design Method

AlanJuly 22, 2026

Best Crypto Trading Discord Communities: What to Look For

AlanJuly 21, 2026

How to Use MetaMask: A Beginner’s Setup and Safety Guide

AlanJuly 20, 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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  • TBD Indicators Explained: What They Show and How I Use Them
  • Are Crypto Trading Courses Worth It? An Honest Answer
  • TTC Cabin Crew: Meet the Pro Traders Behind Trade Travel Chill
  • The TBD System Explained: Annii’s Trade by Design Method
  • Best Crypto Trading Discord Communities: What to Look For
  • How to Use MetaMask: A Beginner’s Setup and Safety Guide
  • How to Use Uniswap: A Beginner’s Walkthrough
  • Best Solana Meme Coins: How to Pick (Honestly)
  • Best AI Crypto Tokens: The Framework I Use
  • Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes Explained
Crypto Rookie 101 is part of the Jigsaw Northstar Network — Founded by Alan Spicer.