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What is the Dollar Debasement Trade? Bitcoin, Debt, and Why the Thesis Broke
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What is the Dollar Debasement Trade? Bitcoin, Debt, and Why the Thesis Broke

Alan SpicerSeptember 15, 2026

The dollar debasement trade explained. Why the thesis stalled in 2026, what changed in August, and whether Bitcoin’s real catalyst is fiscal repression, not the halving.

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22 min read
What is the Japanese Yen Carry Trade? A Plain-English Explainer
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What is the Japanese Yen Carry Trade? A Plain-English Explainer

Alan SpicerSeptember 15, 2026

The Japanese yen carry trade explained. Why the BOJ’s 0% rates fuelled a trillion-dollar bet, why it’s unwinding, and what happens to Bitcoin when it does.

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21 min read
Best Places to Learn Crypto Trading: Honest Comparison
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Best Places to Learn Crypto Trading: Honest Comparison

AlanMay 29, 2026

The best places to learn crypto trading, compared by a trader. YouTube vs paid courses vs trading communities. My honest pick and why.

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Trade Travel Chill Review: Where I Actually Learned to Trade
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Trade Travel Chill Review: Where I Actually Learned to Trade

AlanMay 29, 2026

Honest review of Trade Travel Chill — the crypto trading community I’m part of. What it covers, who it’s for, what’s missing, and whether it’s worth joining.

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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.