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Understanding Crypto Lending: Collateral, Liquidation, and Risk
For those holding crypto, understanding the mechanics of crypto lending and borrowing is key. We'll walk through how collateral works, the risks involved, and how price movements can trigger liquidation, using a concrete example.
How to Analyse a Cryptocurrency: A Structured Approach
Understanding how to analyse a cryptocurrency is key to making informed decisions about your portfolio. We outline a seven-step process, from understanding purpose to assessing liquidity, to help you evaluate digital assets.
What is XRP? Understanding the Digital Asset and its Network
You own XRP and want to understand what it is. We’ll explore XRP, the XRP Ledger, and its connection to Ripple, comparing its mechanics and history to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Fake Tokens in Your Wallet: Why Your Balance Might Be Wrong
Have you noticed a sudden increase in your crypto wallet balance from unexpected tokens? We explain how fake tokens can appear in your wallet, often leading to a wrong balance, and what you need to watch out for.
Crypto Sentiment Analysis: Gauging Market Mood, Not Future Moves
Crypto sentiment analysis attempts to measure the prevailing mood among market participants. While it offers context, we find that most tools reflect price action rather than predict it.
Market Breadth: How an Index Can Rise While Most Stocks Fall
Market breadth offers a view into the underlying strength of an index. When an index climbs but fewer stocks are participating, it can signal a shift. We explore this concept with equity markets and draw parallels to crypto.
Crypto Market Down: Understanding Drawdowns Without Panic
When the crypto market is down, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. We'll explore how to assess these periods, understand the difference between a temporary dip and a prolonged decline, and how a disciplined approach to your portfolio can help.
Concentrated Crypto Positions: What Happens When One Coin Carries Everything?
We examine the risks inherent in a concentrated crypto position. When one digital asset dominates your portfolio, understanding the potential for significant drawdowns and strategies for managing this concentration risk is key.
Bitcoin and Stocks: Understanding Their Correlation
We examine how Bitcoin often moves in tandem with technology stocks, a phenomenon known as positive correlation. Understanding this relationship can help you assess the risks and opportunities in your portfolio.
The Treynor Ratio: Measuring Risk-Adjusted Return with Beta
We explore the Treynor ratio, a metric for assessing risk-adjusted return, by focusing on systematic risk. Understanding how it differs from the Sharpe ratio can refine your portfolio review.
