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TBD Indicators Explained: What They Show and How I Use Them

AlanJuly 25, 2026

TTC’s TBD Indicators explained. The Heatmap, the levels, the additional First Class indicator, how they integrate with TradingView, and how I use them.

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24 min read
Crypto Trading Indicators Explained: RSI, MACD, MA and More
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Crypto Trading Indicators Explained: RSI, MACD, MA and More

AlanJune 27, 2026

Crypto trading indicators explained: RSI, MACD, moving averages, Bollinger Bands, volume profile. How each works and the combos I actually use.

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21 min read
How to Read Crypto Charts: A Beginner’s Guide
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How to Read Crypto Charts: A Beginner’s Guide

AlanJune 26, 2026

How to read crypto charts from scratch. Candlesticks, timeframes, support/resistance, key chart patterns, and the TradingView setup I use.

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22 min read
BitGet TradingView Integration: How to Use the Charts
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BitGet TradingView Integration: How to Use the Charts

AlanJune 3, 2026

How BitGet’s TradingView integration works. Drawing tools, indicators, alerts, and the setup I use to trade more confidently.

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20 min read
How to Backtest a Crypto Trading Bot
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How to Backtest a Crypto Trading Bot

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to backtest a crypto trading bot honestly. Tools, common pitfalls (overfitting, look-ahead bias, survivorship bias), and the process I follow.

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21 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.