Bitcoin Prices Surge Past $15k As Volatility Soars This Thursday, December 7th, 2017, Bitcoin passed the $15,000 mark. While Bitcoin’s stratospheric rise in 2017 has astounded even the most ardent Bitcoin supporters, the $6,000 gain in just the last week has made all past Bitcoin rallies pale in comparison. What Is Driving Bitcoin Prices? The […]
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How to Trade Like A Casino: An Introduction to Credit Spreads
How to Trade Like A Casino: An Introduction to Credit Spreads Modern casinos have one of the simplest yet most brilliant business models in the contemporary business world: for every dollar that is wagered in the casino, they are likely to win $1.05 back. While they will not win every gamble, averaged over millions of […]
Bitcoin Futures Set To Launch Sunday, December 10th
Bitcoin Futures Set To Launch Sunday, December 10th After gaining regulatory approval from the CFTC, CBOE Global Markets Inc. has announced the release of a Bitcoin (BTCUSD) futures exchange set for 6 pm on the evening of Sunday, December 10th, 2017. The futures will be cash-settled on the day following their expiry date based on […]
War Is Hell, But Is It Bad For Markets?
Tension between the US and North Korea is escalating and the effects have started to be felt in the global markets. As a result of the tension, volatility has affected global markets and this may have you wondering why this happens. Well, war is known to confuse investors thus raising uncertainty. Even though thinking about […]
Day Trading Vs. Swing Trading: Which Is Best For You?
Are you aspiring to be a trader? Well, in the trading world, it is important to figure out what type of trader you want to be. There are several factors one needs to consider in order to select the right path. Some of these factors include time, personality, size of the account, skill level and […]
Bitcoin Price Smashes Through $10,000 Level
Bitcoin Price Smashes Through $10,000 Level Bitcoin prices may have been on a tear for the majority of 2017, but the end of the year has seen an unprecedented increase in value, just recently breaching the $10k threshold. Some people are convinced that Bitcoin prices are just getting started, and that we are at the […]
Top 3 Tips For Dealing With FOMO
Table of contents What Is a FOMO Trade? Verbalize Your Reasons for Entering a Trade Use Your Indicators Take on Online Trading Course The greatest traders are more zen master than mathematical genius. Mastering trading requires mastering your own emotions and impulses, and being able to calmly and coolly analyze every situation from a strictly […]
Paper Trading 101: Everything You Need To Know
Table of contents Paper Trading Explained The Importance of Paper Trading How to Make the Most of Your Paper Trading Experience Getting Ready for the Real Thing Day trading is a very competitive profession where the best of the best can make incredible amounts of money. While there are as many approaches to day trading […]
Are You Ready To Be A Day Trader?
Are You Ready To Be A Day Trader? If you are reading this, then you probably already have your own personal vision of what your life will be like as a professional day trader. You will get up early, exercise while catching up on the overnight financial news, eat a healthy breakfast while firing up […]
And The Best Pattern For New Traders Is…
And The Best Pattern For New Traders Is… Starting out as a new trader with all the technical indicators and chart patterns available can be a daunting experience. There are so many options to choose from and so many approaches to take that it is difficult to even know where to start. As a new […]