Learn crypto trading, in plain words
Short, honest guides for people who have never traded. No jargon, no hype, no promises.
What is a crypto trading bot?
A plain-words explanation of how crypto trading bots work, what they can and can't do, and what to check before you trust one.
Paper trading for beginners
Practice crypto trading with pretend money first. What paper trading is, why it flatters you, and how to use it well.
Crypto trading fees, explained
Why a 0.25% fee quietly eats most trading strategies, with real Alpaca numbers and simple maths.
What is a stop-loss?
The one tool that keeps a bad trade small. How a stop-loss works and how it decides how much to buy.
Is a crypto trading bot safe?
Six questions to ask before you connect any trading bot to your money, and how Nicholas answers each one.
How to read a candlestick chart
What the green and red bars on a crypto chart mean: open, close, high, low, and the wicks, in plain words.
Bollinger bands, explained
The shaded band around the price: what it measures, what a squeeze means, and the mistake beginners make with it.
RSI, explained
The 0-to-100 gauge under the chart: what overbought and oversold really mean, and why they are not buy or sell signals.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Nicholas, Alpaca, paper trading, safety and invites.
The engine lineup
Four engines, from calm to adventurous, and the safety rules they all share.
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