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Buy Crypto

How to Buy Crypto: The Beginner’s Walkthrough

AlanMay 29, 2026
Security

Hot Wallet vs Cold Wallet: Which One Do You Need?

AlanMay 29, 2026
Earn

GoMining Review: BTC Mining Without Buying Hardware

AlanMay 29, 2026
Learn

Crypto for Beginners: The Honest Starting Guide

AlanMay 29, 2026
Buy Crypto

How to Buy Bitcoin (BTC) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026
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
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

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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

How to Send Bitcoin to Someone: Step-by-Step

AlanJuly 6, 2026

How to Cash Out Crypto: Withdraw to Bank Account

AlanJuly 5, 2026

Learn More About Crypto

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

How to Send Bitcoin to Someone: Step-by-Step

AlanJuly 6, 2026

What is USDC? Circle’s Stablecoin Explained

AlanJuly 4, 2026

What is USDT? Tether Explained

AlanJuly 3, 2026

USDT vs USDC: Honest Stablecoin Comparison

AlanJuly 2, 2026

How To Trade Crypto

Scalping Crypto: The Honest Reality

AlanJuly 1, 2026

Swing Trading Crypto: The Sweet Spot Strategy

AlanJune 30, 2026

Crypto Trading Psychology: The Mental Game That Decides Everything

AlanJune 29, 2026

Best Crypto Trading Strategy for Beginners (Actually Profitable Ones)

AlanJune 28, 2026

Crypto Trading Indicators Explained: RSI, MACD, MA and More

AlanJune 27, 2026

How to Read Crypto Charts: A Beginner’s Guide

AlanJune 26, 2026

How To Earn With Crypto

BitGet Smart Trend: Auto-Invest Walkthrough

AlanJune 14, 2026

Yield Farming Explained (and Why It’s Risky)

AlanMay 29, 2026

BitGet PoolX: Year-Round Staking Rewards Explained

AlanMay 29, 2026

BitGet Shark Fin: Structured Product Walkthrough

AlanMay 29, 2026

BitGet Dual Investment: How It Works (and Risks)

AlanMay 29, 2026

BitGet Savings: Flexible vs Fixed APY Compared

AlanMay 29, 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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  • 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
  • USDT vs USDC: Honest Stablecoin Comparison
  • Scalping Crypto: The Honest Reality
Crypto Rookie 101 is part of the Jigsaw Northstar Network — Founded by Alan Spicer.