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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
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
Ledger vs Ellipal vs SafePal: Air-Gapped Wallets Compared
Reviews

Ledger vs Ellipal vs SafePal: Air-Gapped Wallets Compared

AlanJune 19, 2026

Ledger vs Ellipal vs SafePal compared. Air-gapped vs USB, screen quality, supported coins, build quality, and which I’d buy.

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18 min read
BitGet VIP Program: How to Qualify and What You Get
Trading

BitGet VIP Program: How to Qualify and What You Get

AlanJune 18, 2026

BitGet VIP program explained: each tier’s requirements (volume + BGB), the fee discounts, perks, and whether climbing VIP actually pays off.

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12 min read
BitGet Block Trade: OTC for Bigger Orders
Trading

BitGet Block Trade: OTC for Bigger Orders

AlanJune 17, 2026

BitGet Block Trade explained. How OTC trading works, minimum sizes, why orderbook slippage forces big buyers to OTC, and when it’s worth it.

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17 min read
BitGet API Trading: Setup and Permissions Walkthrough
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BitGet API Trading: Setup and Permissions Walkthrough

AlanJune 16, 2026

BitGet API trading walkthrough. Generating keys, IP whitelisting, permissions, rate limits, ccxt setup, and the security mistakes that wipe traders out.

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20 min read
BitGet Martingale Bot: Why I Don’t Use It
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BitGet Martingale Bot: Why I Don’t Use It

AlanJune 15, 2026

BitGet Martingale bot explained. The doubling-down strategy, the gambler’s ruin maths, when it works, and why it eventually wipes most users.

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20 min read
BitGet Smart Trend: Auto-Invest Walkthrough
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BitGet Smart Trend: Auto-Invest Walkthrough

AlanJune 14, 2026

BitGet Smart Trend explained. How auto-invest works, supported pairs, the trade-off vs manual DCA, fees, and when it makes sense.

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17 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

Learn More About Crypto

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 vs Investing: Which Is Right for You?

AlanAugust 7, 2026

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

AlanJuly 20, 2026

How to Use Uniswap: A Beginner’s Walkthrough

AlanJuly 19, 2026

How To Trade Crypto

Crypto Trading for Beginners: The Honest Roadmap

AlanAugust 9, 2026

How Long Does It Take to Learn Crypto Trading?

AlanAugust 8, 2026

Crypto Trading Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

AlanAugust 6, 2026

Crypto Trading Journal: What to Log and Why It Changes Everything

AlanAugust 5, 2026

Crypto Trading Position Sizing: The 1% Rule and How to Actually Apply It

AlanAugust 4, 2026

How to Set Stop Losses in Crypto Trading

AlanAugust 3, 2026

How To Earn With Crypto

How Long Does It Take to Mine 1 Bitcoin?

AlanJuly 11, 2026

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

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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  • Buy Crypto (25)
  • Earn (15)
  • Learn (30)
  • Reviews (16)
  • Security (10)
  • Trading (44)
  • 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.