How to Start Investing in Bitcoin & Crypto: Everything You Need to Know! Step-by-Step Guide
Earn Your Leisure
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4.8 • 7.8K Ratings
🗓️ 13 December 2024
⏱️ 86 minutes
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Summary
Join us for an enlightening live session, “Crypto 101 Onboarding for Newbies,” featuring Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief of Investopedia. This comprehensive guide is designed to demystify the world of cryptocurrency for beginners. We’ll start with the fundamentals, exploring what cryptocurrency is, its historical evolution from Bitcoin to Ethereum, and the underlying blockchain technology that powers these digital assets.
Understanding the significance of crypto is crucial; we’ll discuss how decentralization fosters financial freedom and examine real-world applications such as payments, remittances, decentralized finance (DeFi), and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Our conversation will also cover the transformative impact of crypto on the future of finance and technology.
For those ready to embark on their crypto journey, we’ll provide practical guidance on selecting reputable cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, or Kraken, setting up and verifying accounts, and funding wallets through various methods. We’ll clarify the distinctions between crypto ETFs, platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood, and direct ownership, as well as discuss crypto-related stocks such as Coinbase and MicroStrategy.
Securing your assets is paramount; we’ll explain the differences between hot wallets (e.g., MetaMask, Trust Wallet) and cold wallets (e.g., Ledger, Trezor), and offer tips on safeguarding your private keys. You’ll learn about various types of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, altcoins like Ethereum and Solana, and the role of stablecoins such as USDT and USDC in providing stability.
We’ll guide you through the processes of buying and selling crypto, placing your first buy order, understanding market and limit orders, and determining optimal times to sell. Managing your investments effectively involves monitoring your portfolio using tools like CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko, and we’ll cover the basics of maintaining a diversified crypto portfolio.
Safety and security are critical; we’ll discuss how to avoid scams and phishing attacks, the importance of two-factor authentication (2FA), and common pitfalls to avoid as a beginner. Additionally, we’ll introduce ways to earn with crypto, such as staking, earning interest through DeFi and yield farming, while highlighting associated risks.
Navigating the legal landscape is essential; we’ll touch on varying crypto regulations across countries and provide insights into tax obligations related to crypto gains. To support your ongoing learning, we’ll recommend valuable resources, including websites, books, podcasts, and credible influencers and experts to follow.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build a solid foundation in cryptocurrency and take confident steps into the digital finance world.
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