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Newcomers to crypto trading often ask whether they should buy Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH). However, this is a simple approach that overlooks the differences between the two cryptos, the role that each plays in the crypto world, and their respective appeal to investors.
Bitcoin has already changed the face of the financial sector, as an increasing number of corporations and funds adopt it as ‘digital gold’ in the face of Covid-induced money printing. But the blockchain technology on which Bitcoin is based has far more to offer than the infrastructure for a hedge against inflation.
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Consensus systems, including Proof of Work and Proof of Stake, enable large networks of computers with no centralised control to reach agreement about the contents of the shared ledger they collectively maintain – making peer-to-peer currencies like Bitcoin possible.
The crypto markets are fast moving and take no prisoners. It’s easy to make money and even easier to lose it. With a little experience and by following a few simple rules, you can tip the balance a little further in your favour.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a trading indicator that shows how overbought or oversold an asset is for a given timeframe.
Smart contracts are code that runs on the blockchain, enabling the execution of software without the centralised authorities and single points of failure inherent in the standard model of web services. Smart contracts allow the creation of decentralised applications – dApps – that run exactly as programmed, are open to all, and cannot be controlled or shut down by any third party. This has enabled the growth of a whole new sector: decentralised finance (DeFi).
In an era of wall-to-wall political and economic secrecy, misdirection and outright lies, holding an honest investment is an inherently revolutionary act. Bitcoin is not only an insurance policy but a line in the sand against the shameless greed, corruption and incompetence that have reached fever pitch during the coronavirus pandemic.
Stocks, bonds, real estate, cash and crypto: your ideal portfolio should be balanced across different asset classes for the right risk and return for your personal circumstances and needs.
Stablecoins combine the benefits of efficient, global blockchain transactions with price stability. By offering the best of both worlds, stablecoins have become extremely popular among traders and DeFi users.
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