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Gas Fees Explained: Why You Paid $40 to Move $10
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Gas Fees Explained: Why You Paid $40 to Move $10

AlanMay 29, 2026

Gas fees explained: what they are, why they spike, EIP-1559, gwei, base fee vs priority fee, and how to actually pay less.

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18 min read
BitGet Card: Crypto Debit Card Review
Trading

BitGet Card: Crypto Debit Card Review

AlanMay 29, 2026

Honest BitGet Card review: fees, cashback, supported currencies, FX spread, and whether it beats Revolut for daily spend.

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19 min read
BitGet Trading Fees: Maker, Taker, and VIP Tiers
Trading

BitGet Trading Fees: Maker, Taker, and VIP Tiers

AlanMay 29, 2026

Every BitGet fee broken down — spot maker/taker, futures, VIP tiers, BGB 20% discount, withdrawal fees, and the hidden costs to watch for.

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14 min read
BitGet Convert (Swap): The Zero-Fee Trick
Trading

BitGet Convert (Swap): The Zero-Fee Trick

AlanMay 29, 2026

BitGet Convert promises zero fees. Here’s how the spread actually works, when it’s cheaper than spot, when it isn’t, and the mistakes beginners make.

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17 min read
BitGet Spot Trading: A Complete Guide
Trading

BitGet Spot Trading: A Complete Guide

AlanMay 29, 2026

A retail trader’s complete BitGet spot trading guide: fees, order types, how to place trades, BGB discount, and the mistakes to avoid on your first 10 trades.

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21 min read
Best Crypto Exchanges Tested and Ranked
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Best Crypto Exchanges Tested and Ranked

AlanMay 29, 2026

Honest ranking of top crypto exchanges from a trader who’s used five. Fees, features, copy trading, security, and which wins for what.

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27 min read
BitGet vs Binance: Side-by-Side Comparison
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BitGet vs Binance: Side-by-Side Comparison

AlanMay 29, 2026

BitGet vs Binance compared by a retail trader who’s used both. Fees, futures, copy, security, geography, and which wins for what.

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17 min read

Are Crypto Trading Bots Profitable? The Honest Answer

AlanMay 29, 2026

Copy Trading vs Trading Bots: Which Should You Use?

AlanMay 29, 2026

DCA Bots: The Lazy Trader’s Edge

AlanMay 29, 2026

Grid Trading Explained: Profit From Sideways Markets

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to Buy Aptos (APT) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to Buy Filecoin (FIL) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

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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  • Are Crypto Trading Bots Profitable? The Honest Answer
  • Copy Trading vs Trading Bots: Which Should You Use?
  • DCA Bots: The Lazy Trader’s Edge
  • Grid Trading Explained: Profit From Sideways Markets
  • How to Buy Aptos (APT) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
  • How to Buy Filecoin (FIL) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
  • How to Buy Cosmos (ATOM) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
  • How to Buy Optimism (OP) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
  • How to Buy Arbitrum (ARB) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
  • How to Buy NEAR Protocol on BitGet: Step-by-Step
Crypto Rookie 101 is part of the Jigsaw Northstar Network — Founded by Alan Spicer.