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Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes Explained
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Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes Explained

AlanJuly 16, 2026

Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes explained. Inscriptions, BRC-20 tokens, Runes protocol, marketplaces (Magic Eden, Unisat), and whether they’re worth the fees.

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Bitcoin Lightning Network Explained: Fast, Cheap, Real
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Explained: Fast, Cheap, Real

AlanJuly 15, 2026

Bitcoin Lightning Network explained. How it works, what payment channels are, capacity stats, the wallets I use (Phoenix, Wallet of Satoshi), and El Salvador.

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23 min read
Crypto Market Cycle: The 4-Year Pattern (and What’s Different This Time)
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Crypto Market Cycle: The 4-Year Pattern (and What’s Different This Time)

AlanJuly 14, 2026

Crypto market cycle explained. The 4-year halving cycle, accumulation/markup/distribution/markdown phases, and why each cycle has changed.

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22 min read
Bitcoin Dominance Explained: What BTC.D Tells Traders
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Bitcoin Dominance Explained: What BTC.D Tells Traders

AlanJuly 13, 2026

Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) explained. What it measures, why traders track it, the alt-season pattern, and how I use it for portfolio allocation decisions.

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How Long Does It Take to Mine 1 Bitcoin?
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How Long Does It Take to Mine 1 Bitcoin?

AlanJuly 11, 2026

How long it takes to mine 1 Bitcoin. The 10-minute block answer, solo mining math, pool mining reality, and how to actually get BTC exposure without a rig.

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

AlanJuly 6, 2026

How to send Bitcoin safely. Address types, network choice, test transactions, fees, common mistakes that lose people money, and Lightning Network basics.

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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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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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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
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  • Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes Explained
Crypto Rookie 101 is part of the Jigsaw Northstar Network — Founded by Alan Spicer.