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What is USDC? Circle’s Stablecoin Explained
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What is USDC? Circle’s Stablecoin Explained

AlanJuly 4, 2026

USDC explained. Circle’s regulated stablecoin, reserve composition, the March 2023 SVB de-peg, supported chains, and how to use it for yield.

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What is USDT? Tether Explained
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What is USDT? Tether Explained

AlanJuly 3, 2026

USDT (Tether) explained. The world’s largest stablecoin, how it’s backed, the reserves controversy, supported chains, and how to actually use it.

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USDT vs USDC: Honest Stablecoin Comparison
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USDT vs USDC: Honest Stablecoin Comparison

AlanJuly 2, 2026

USDT vs USDC compared. Reserves, regulation, transparency, fees, supported chains, and which I actually use for what.

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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

Crypto Trading Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

AlanAugust 6, 2026

Crypto Trading Journal: What to Log and Why It Changes Everything

AlanAugust 5, 2026

Crypto Trading Position Sizing: The 1% Rule and How to Actually Apply It

AlanAugust 4, 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 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 Trading Time Frames: Which to Use When (1m, 5m, 1h, 4h, Daily)
  • How to Start Trading Crypto with $100 (Without Blowing It)
  • Fair Value Gaps in Crypto Trading: How to Spot and Trade Them
Crypto Rookie 101 is part of the Jigsaw Northstar Network — Founded by Alan Spicer.