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

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to buy Bitcoin Cash on BitGet: signup, deposit, first BCH purchase, why it forked from BTC, and where to store it.

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

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to buy Bitcoin on BitGet — signup, KYC, deposit, your first BTC purchase, and where to store it. A trader’s walkthrough with no fluff.

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20 min read
My BTC/USDT Spot Trading Bot on BitGet: Settings + Strategy
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My BTC/USDT Spot Trading Bot on BitGet: Settings + Strategy

AlanMay 29, 2026

The exact BTC/USDT spot grid bot settings I run on BitGet — range, grid count, capital, and what the bot has actually returned.

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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

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.