Markets

Markets

How crypto markets function mechanically — order books, bid-ask spreads, slippage, market depth, market makers, liquidity, and exchange mechanics. We explain how markets work, never what to do: no signals, entries, targets, or strategy.

Markets

What Is Spoofing in Trading?

Spoofing is an illegal form of market manipulation where a trader places orders they intend to cancel to fake supply…

Marcus Reed · Sep 11, 2026 · 5 min
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What Is Margin Trading in Crypto?

Crypto margin trading uses borrowed funds and collateral to open larger positions, which magnifies both gains and losses and adds…

Marcus Reed · Sep 11, 2026 · 5 min
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What Is Spot Trading? Spot vs Derivatives

Spot trading is buying or selling an asset for immediate delivery at its current price, transferring real ownership rather than…

Marcus Reed · Sep 10, 2026 · 5 min
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What is a flash loan?

A flash loan is an uncollateralised loan borrowed and repaid in one transaction. Learn how atomicity makes it possible and…

Marcus Reed · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min
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What is MEV (maximal extractable value)?

MEV, maximal extractable value, is profit from controlling transaction ordering in a block. Learn where it comes from, its main…

Marcus Reed · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min
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What is open interest?

Open interest is the total number of derivative contracts currently open. Learn how it rises and falls and how it…

Marcus Reed · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min
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What is a candlestick chart?

A candlestick chart shows the open, high, low and close for each period. Learn how to read a candle's body,…

Marcus Reed · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min
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What is fully diluted valuation (FDV)?

Fully diluted valuation (FDV) is price times maximum supply. Learn how FDV is calculated, how it differs from market cap,…

Marcus Reed · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min
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What is circulating supply?

Circulating supply is the number of crypto tokens freely available to trade today. Learn how it differs from total and…

Marcus Reed · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min