Crypto Basics
How to read a CFTC or SEC filing as a trader
A complaint is an allegation with a caption, not a verdict. Read the parties, the relief sought, and the venue before you trade the press release.
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Crypto Basics
Crypto Basics
How to move coins between a hardware wallet and an exchange
Test a tiny send, verify the address on the device screen, and treat the exchange deposit memo as part of the address. Speed is how people lose coins.
Crypto Basics
How to read a token unlock
An unlock calendar names when tokens become transferable. It does not name who sells. Read the cliff, the float, and the venue before you treat it as a…
Crypto Basics
How to read a stablecoin reserve attestation
An attestation is a dated snapshot of reported reserves, not a promise that every token can exit tomorrow. Read the date, the assets, and what is missing.
Crypto Basics
How to read U.S. spot bitcoin ETF flows
A one-day ETF print is weather. Timestamp the table, separate creations from headlines, and do not treat Farside as a Bitcoin forecast.
Crypto Basics
How to check exchange and withdrawal status
A green ticker is not a working withdrawal. Check the venue status page, the asset rail, and a tiny test send before you size a transfer.
Crypto Basics
How to read a crypto 8-K without getting played
An 8-K is a timestamped event class, not a buy signal. Open EDGAR, read the Item list, then decide whether the exhibit even belongs in your book.
Crypto Basics
How to follow crypto news without getting played
A skeptical workflow for crypto headlines: primary sources, incentives, liquidity checks, and notes that keep you honest.
Crypto Basics
How to use a crypto wallet safely
Seed phrases, approvals, phishing, and hot vs cold storage: a practical crypto wallet safety guide.
Crypto Basics
How to read a crypto market snapshot
A simple checklist for reading crypto prices, 24h change, market cap, and what a snapshot cannot tell you.