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What is the Clarity Act? A Plain-English Explainer
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What is the Clarity Act? A Plain-English Explainer

Alan SpicerSeptember 15, 2026

The Clarity Act explained without the jargon. What it is, why it matters, why it’s stuck, and what would actually change if the US finally passes it.

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21 min read
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Crypto Trading for Beginners: The Honest Roadmap

AlanAugust 9, 2026

Crypto trading for beginners — the honest roadmap from day 1 to profitable. 6-stage plan, what to learn in what order, where to start.

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30 min read
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How Long Does It Take to Learn Crypto Trading?

AlanAugust 8, 2026

How long to learn crypto trading honestly. The 3 stages, realistic timelines for each, and why 80% quit before stage 2.

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23 min read
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Crypto Trading vs Investing: Which Is Right for You?

AlanAugust 7, 2026

Crypto trading vs investing compared. Time commitment, capital required, returns, tax, lifestyle, and the framework I use to choose between them.

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

AlanAugust 6, 2026

The crypto trading mistakes I see beginners make every week. The top 12, why they happen, and the systematic fixes.

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

AlanAugust 5, 2026

Crypto trading journal template. The 12 fields that matter, why journaling beats every indicator, free templates, and how to use a journal to fix leaks.

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22 min read
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How to Set Stop Losses in Crypto Trading

AlanAugust 3, 2026

How to set stop losses in crypto — placement, the percentage rule, ATR-based stops, structure-based stops, and how to avoid stop hunts.

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24 min read
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How to Start Trading Crypto with $100 (Without Blowing It)

AlanAugust 1, 2026

How to actually start trading crypto with $100. The honest constraints, the path that works, the path that doesn’t, and what to do before you scale.

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24 min read
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Best Crypto Trading Mentor: How to Pick Without Getting Scammed

AlanJuly 26, 2026

How to pick a crypto trading mentor. The 7 filters that matter, the 3 red flags that should kill any decision, and where to find legit mentorship.

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27 min read
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Are Crypto Trading Courses Worth It? An Honest Answer

AlanJuly 24, 2026

Are paid crypto trading courses worth the money? Honest framework for evaluating, what to look for, what to avoid, and the courses that actually deliver.

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31 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.