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5 ways to trade cryptocurrency without going broke

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cryptocurrency exchangeYou might have heard of cryptocurrency as one of those where people go to lose money. Cryptocurrency is a tradeable asset which shares many characteristics with other markets such as stocks and forex. Despite its reputation, trading cryptocurrency can be a fun and profitable experience. While people who trade crypto have often been called greedy, this is just not the case. While it is true that the cryptocurrency market is often volatile, there is more to it than meets the eye.

  1. Do your research

If you’re ever considering so much as going anywhere near cryptocurrency and investing, be sure to do your research. I cannot stress this enough – know what you’re getting yourself into or else you’ll get burnt. Luckily for you, there is a ton of material and information available regarding cryptocurrency and its coin online. And even if you’re just starting out, there is software that can help you ease into it. Bitcoin Trader is one of the many tools that can help you successfully trading different crypto exchanges through a complex computer algorithm. If you’re thinking of investing, try seeing what experts and well-designed software recommend doing.

  1. Rule of thumb

The most important rule when investing in anything (crypto, stocks, etc.) is not to invest any more than the amount you’re willing to lose. As mentioned above, the cryptocurrency markets can be volatile at times, so, try to set aside a certain sum of money you won’t miss if you lose.

  1. Research other coins

Remember, Bitcoin isn’t the only cryptocurrency asset you can invest in. There are hundreds of other altcoins on the market that you can investigate as well. And when one coin might be dropping, another one might be increasing in value. Look at their past highs and lows as well to get a sense of what their movement is like

  1. Read the whitepaper

Did you find a coin you’re thinking of investing in? If so, take your time and read the whitepaper to do additional research. This way you’ll get a sense of what they’re trying to accomplish, the team behind the coin, what their business plan is like and more. Although the whitepaper may not be the most important thing about a coin, it’s one of the essential things you need to start with. If you think something is off about the paper (e.g. grammar mistakes) steer clear of the coin as it might be a scam.

  1. Learn from experience

All in all, you can do as much research as you like, and you’ll learn a lot this way. But if you truly want to get better at trading cryptocurrency, learn from your mistakes. Experience is the best teacher, and if you lose once, you’ll learn what went right and what went wrong. You can then research the stage of investing you’re not sure about and continue gaining knowledge until you feel ready again.

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