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BitGet VIP Program: How to Qualify and What You Get
Trading

BitGet VIP Program: How to Qualify and What You Get

AlanJune 18, 2026

BitGet VIP program explained: each tier’s requirements (volume + BGB), the fee discounts, perks, and whether climbing VIP actually pays off.

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12 min read
BitGet Withdrawal Limits and Fees Explained
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BitGet Withdrawal Limits and Fees Explained

AlanJune 9, 2026

BitGet withdrawals explained. Daily limits by KYC tier, fees by network, the cheapest networks for each coin, and how to test withdrawals safely.

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17 min read
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
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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
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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

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.