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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
What is Ethereum? A Plain English Guide
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What is Ethereum? A Plain English Guide

AlanMay 29, 2026

Ethereum explained without the buzzwords. Smart contracts, gas fees, ETH vs Bitcoin, the merge to proof-of-stake, and how to actually buy and store ETH.

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21 min read
Blockchain Explained Like You’re Five
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Blockchain Explained Like You’re Five

AlanMay 29, 2026

Blockchain explained without the jargon. What it is, why people care, the difference vs a database, and where blockchain actually matters.

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20 min read
Crypto Wallets Explained: Hot, Cold, Custodial
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Crypto Wallets Explained: Hot, Cold, Custodial

AlanMay 29, 2026

Crypto wallets explained: the difference between hot, cold, and custodial wallets, when to use each, and which one I actually use.

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19 min read
Best Places to Learn Crypto Trading: Honest Comparison
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Best Places to Learn Crypto Trading: Honest Comparison

AlanMay 29, 2026

The best places to learn crypto trading, compared by a trader. YouTube vs paid courses vs trading communities. My honest pick and why.

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22 min read
Crypto for Beginners: The Honest Starting Guide
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Crypto for Beginners: The Honest Starting Guide

AlanMay 29, 2026

A beginner’s guide to crypto written by a trader who’s been in it 6 years. What it is, how to start, what to avoid, and the order to actually learn things.

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27 min read
What is Bitcoin? Explained Without the Hype
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What is Bitcoin? Explained Without the Hype

AlanMay 29, 2026

Bitcoin explained without the laser-eyes hype. What it is, how it works, why people use it, the risks, and how to buy your first BTC.

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24 min read

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What is the Dollar Debasement Trade? Bitcoin, Debt, and Why the Thesis Broke

Alan SpicerSeptember 15, 2026

What is the Japanese Yen Carry Trade? A Plain-English Explainer

Alan SpicerSeptember 15, 2026

What is the Clarity Act? A Plain-English Explainer

Alan SpicerSeptember 15, 2026

Crypto Trading for Beginners: The Honest Roadmap

AlanAugust 9, 2026

How Long Does It Take to Learn Crypto Trading?

AlanAugust 8, 2026

Crypto Trading vs Investing: Which Is Right for You?

AlanAugust 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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  • What is the Dollar Debasement Trade? Bitcoin, Debt, and Why the Thesis Broke
  • What is the Japanese Yen Carry Trade? A Plain-English Explainer
  • What is the Clarity Act? A Plain-English Explainer
  • Crypto Trading for Beginners: The Honest Roadmap
  • How Long Does It Take to Learn Crypto Trading?
  • Crypto Trading vs Investing: Which Is Right for You?
  • Crypto Trading Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
  • Crypto Trading Journal: What to Log and Why It Changes Everything
  • Crypto Trading Position Sizing: The 1% Rule and How to Actually Apply It
  • How to Set Stop Losses in Crypto Trading
Crypto Rookie 101 is part of the Jigsaw Northstar Network — Founded by Alan Spicer.