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How to trade a trending market? - 4C Trading. BTC has been in a trading range for 3 months and is now out of it! We could be seeing a resumption of the bullish trend. If you’ve ever wondered what a trend is and more importantly, how to trade during a trend, you’ve come to the right place because that’s exactly what this article is about. What is a trend? As you may have noticed if you have ever looked at a stock chart, prices do not move in a straight line but rather in oscillations. They alternate between rising and falling phases. When the price increases for a certain period of time, the downward phases will tend to be shorter than the upward phases. We will then say that we are in a bullish trend. The opposite is also true for a downtrend, the downtrends will be longer than the uptrends. Is the market always trending? That would be far too easy, wouldn’t it? All we have to do is look for signs that the trend is ending and move to the other side to benefit from it every time. No my dear friends, price behavior is much more complex than that. When prices reach the end of their run, after an uptrend for example, they will tend to rest, and move flat. This is called a trading range! It is extremely important to be able to recognize them, otherwise your gains during the trend will evaporate. Indeed, a trend following system will not work during a range and will give many false signals. How to recognize a trend? I mentioned above that there are up and down phases in a trend. When an uptrend ends, it marks a high point and when a downtrend ends, it marks a low point. In the case of an uptrend, there must be a sequence of higher and higher highs as well as a sequence of higher and higher lows. The opposite is true for a downtrendOn the chart below, we can distinguish higher and lower high points and lower and lower low points indicating that we are in a bearish trend. How to trade during a trend? There are many ways to trade a trend, and we will discuss some key indicators that will help you to see more clearly and filter out some of the false signals. SuperTrend The SuperTrend is an excellent trend indicator and can be used in different ways: to set stop-losses, to identify support and resistance areas and to get buy or sell signals. VolumeVolume is one of the most relevant indicators in technical analysis. They allow you to judge the strength of a movement. In the context of trend following, they should be used to confirm a breakout from a previous high point. A breakout without volume is likely to be wrong. An approach could be to enter a SuperTrend long signal, only if we can observe higher high and higher low and to filter that with the volume. If the volume is above its average at the time of the signal, we can open a long trade. ConclusionTrend following is one of the easiest things to implement in the trading world. However, the key to success will again lie in your creativity and rigorous backtesting. Follow your strategy once it is confirmed, and don’t succumb to FOMO!
How to trade in a range? - 4C Trading. Last week we discussed trend trading, and now you know that this is one of the easiest ways to trade. This week we’re going to discuss its opposite, range trading. How to trade in a range? It’s a little more complicated, are you ready? Let’s get started! What is a trading range? The financial markets have two major states, they either move in a trend, it can be bullish with a series of higher highs and higher lows. On the other hand, the prices can also move in a downward trend. However, you will agree that this would be a bit too easy. It would be enough to start shorting on the first lower high. A good part of the time, the markets also move flat, in range trading. A current example of this was the evolution of BTC between 33k and 46k. Trading ranges are often periods of distribution or accumulation. After an uptrend, prices will tend to move into a range, which corresponds to a distribution phase. Conversely, after a downtrend, there may be an accumulation phase, with large hands refilling their portfolios before the uptrend resumes. How to trade in a range? It is possible to use another trading system, such as an oscillator-based system. Oscillators work very well during a trading range, and it is best to buy the low end of the range and sell the high end. However, this requires more practice and is a strategy best used by experienced traders. You need to be even more careful to avoid making mistakes that could cost you dearly. You can see an example of a range trade below. We clearly see that the oscillators coincide with the approach of the support or resistance. However, before we can trade, these must first be established, and then we enter the second key. There is a multitude of strategies that work in range trading and we have deliberately given a simple example here. As with any other strategy, preparation, backtesting, and self-control will remain the main factors for success. ConclusionPrior to making your next trading move, it is important to have a clear understanding of which phase the market is at, based on the time frame that you plan to trade. Range trading can be more complicated than a trend-following system, remember that no matter what strategy you use, the hardest part will be applying your plan to the letter and therefore controlling your emotions.
How to trade in a range? - 4C Trading. Last week we discussed trend trading, and now you know that this is one of the easiest ways to trade. This week we’re going to discuss its opposite, range trading. How to trade in a range? It’s a little more complicated, are you ready? Let’s get started! What is a trading range? The financial markets have two major states, they either move in a trend, it can be bullish with a series of higher highs and higher lows. On the other hand, the prices can also move in a downward trend. However, you will agree that this would be a bit too easy. It would be enough to start shorting on the first lower high. A good part of the time, the markets also move flat, in range trading. A current example of this was the evolution of BTC between 33k and 46k. Trading ranges are often periods of distribution or accumulation. After an uptrend, prices will tend to move into a range, which corresponds to a distribution phase. Conversely, after a downtrend, there may be an accumulation phase, with large hands refilling their portfolios before the uptrend resumes. How to trade in a range? It is possible to use another trading system, such as an oscillator-based system. Oscillators work very well during a trading range, and it is best to buy the low end of the range and sell the high end. However, this requires more practice and is a strategy best used by experienced traders. You need to be even more careful to avoid making mistakes that could cost you dearly. You can see an example of a range trade below. We clearly see that the oscillators coincide with the approach of the support or resistance. However, before we can trade, these must first be established, and then we enter the second key. There is a multitude of strategies that work in range trading and we have deliberately given a simple example here. As with any other strategy, preparation, backtesting, and self-control will remain the main factors for success. ConclusionPrior to making your next trading move, it is important to have a clear understanding of which phase the market is at, based on the time frame that you plan to trade. Range trading can be more complicated than a trend-following system, remember that no matter what strategy you use, the hardest part will be applying your plan to the letter and therefore controlling your emotions.
What is a trend reversal in crypto trading? - 4C Trading. What is a trend ? To understand what a trend reversal is, we must first start by defining a trend. Simply put, a trend is a series of lower and higher lows and higher and higher highs as we can see on the chart just below. Conversely, a downtrend is a sequence of lower and lower lows and lower and lower highs as we can see in the chart below. What is a trend reversal? We now know how to determine the existence of a trend and it’s not that complicated, right? Well, for a trend reversal to occur, prices must also follow a few simple rules. In the case of an uptrend in place :– Prices fail to register a higher high, which results in a lower high. – Prices register a lower low. If we have one of these two characteristics, we still can’t draw a conclusion even if they are good clues for the future, we have to wait for the confirmation of a lower high and a lower low to conclude that the uptrend is reversing. In the case of a downtrend :– Prices fail to register a lower low, which results in a higher low. – The prices register a higher high after the higher low. As with the uptrend reversal, we cannot rely on only one of the two characteristics. What are the clues? As I said above, even if it is necessary to wait for confirmation to declare a trend reversal, there are several clues that we can use to guide us on how to proceed while waiting for the reversal. The Japanese CandlesticksJapanese candlesticks are the most classic way to represent stock prices. They can take different forms and will therefore have a different meaning. The hammer, which is characterised by a long wick and a smaller body can indicate an imminent bullish reversal. This will of course not be enough but it can prevent us from opening a new short position if we are waiting for a bullish reversal to be confirmed. FibonacciFibonacci levels are also very useful tools to help us detect reversals. Indeed, it is not uncommon to see a last low before reversal around the 61. 8% Fibonacci reversal. As with candlesticks, this should be used as a cautionary measure until a reversal is confirmed. ConclusionIs there a better way to trade crypto? And not have to worry about trend reversals? Let’s face it: staring at the screen all day and night is not the way to live, no matter how much money you can make from trading. With the 4C SMART Bots, since they are automated algorithmic trading bots, it means that you just need to set up the API and these trading bots will go on and help you execute the trades – buying and selling crypto at the most opportunistic moments, round the clock! Based on a set of parameters and rules, these crypto trading bots trade better than humans! They are faster, able to handle higher volume and most importantly, they have no emotions! It’s all mathematical and AI based. You don’t have to be a pro to trade like the pro when the 4C SMART Bots are here to trade crypto automatically for the 24/7! Sign up for the 7-day trial and experience these powerful algorithms for FREE!
How to choose the right type of crypto trading bots - 4C Trading. You’ve done your research and you want to give crypto trading bots a try but where do you start from? Which type of trading bots should you go with? Are there differences between the different types of crypto trading bots? And what about the difficulty levels? Are they all as easy to use as they appear to be? You’ve come to the right place—that’s what we will be discussing today. Let’s take a deeper look at the four most common types of crypto trading bots and which one may suit your needs and goals. Different crypto trading bots for different usagesBefore we go further, it’s important to understand that behind every trading bot, there is a pre-programmed strategy—artificial intelligence or algorithms, a set of parameters or rules, to help the bot determine the most opportunistic moments to execute buy and sell orders. These could range from volume, time frame and various other market conditions. There are several types of algorithms and not all of them are suitable for everyone. Indeed, some algorithms are more recommended if you are just starting out in trading and especially so if you do not yet have complete control over your emotions. In some cases, even by using trading bots, we do not completely eliminate the need to control our emotions. Often we have seen those who decide to take things into their own hands by cutting the algorithm, temporarily or permanently. In some cases, people may even take the extreme route of exiting the market, only to return later when the market shows strength. Unfortunately, the above is often executed at the worst moment—during times of panic and stress. The lesson here? Even when you have decided to utilize trading bots to trade on your behalf, it is important to not let your emotions take over the control and coerce you into doing something which you might regret later on. Next, there are trading bots that are reserved for investment funds, such as low-latency or high-frequency trading strategies, which rely on extremely fast execution, in the order of a thousandth of a second, to be profitable. Given that there are so many trading bots in the market, here are the four most common types of crypto trading bots and how to use the. DCA BotsThis type of bot has a very simple operation which makes it a great bot for beginners. Indeed, DCA simply stands for “Dollars Cost Averaging”, which means, entering a position not in one go, but by spreading the entry points so as to have a lower average price. DCA Bots are used to build longer term positions, to help you not miss that famous dip! This type of algorithm is beginner friendly, in the sense that it doesn’t strain your nerves, if you accept that you are more into investing and not short term trading. Instead of monitoring the market every single moment for dips or opportunities to buy, the DCA Bots will help you execute the order without you having to lift a linger. Long / short botHere we enter a rather broad category of strategies, which apply for the most part to futures, even if we can have a mix between spot and futures strategies, be long spot and short futures for optimal hedging. Long/short algorithms can take the form of a trend-following system, which will then aim to capture a direction and hold on to it as long as possible. This type of bots remains accessible for beginners, even if we are in a slightly less long-term perspective, and the expected drawdown can sometimes be quite high. We can also find mean-reverting algorithms, which unlike trend-following, will rely on the assumption that after a bullish or bearish excess, prices will automatically tend towards their average. This type of strategy is rather contrarian and therefore more recommended for the more experienced. Arbitrage BotsThis category of bots is reserved for more experienced users, as its design requires a more advanced knowledge of the mechanisms of trading platforms. As you know if you have already opened several trading platforms, the prices tend to be the same but there are differences. An arbitrage bot will then use these differences to take advantage of them. In a deliberately simplified way, it will buy on one exchange to sell on another and pocket the difference. Market Making BotsMarket making bots are again reserved for more experienced traders, and their goal is often to take advantage of a spread between the bid and ask price. However, market making bots can be used to reduce this spread by bringing liquidity to the market, which is often the case on exchange platforms, or for a new crypto project. You can’t launch a project without securing the services of a market maker. ConclusionThe above four most common types of crypto trading bots are the most popular amongst retail traders and investors of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Once you have decided on the type of crypto trading bots to trade with, the next thing you will have to consider is your trading capital and diversification. It is worth mentioning that rule number one in trading and investing: only do so with your disposable income. In other words, it’s “money that you can afford to lose”. Next comes the part subject of diversification. Instead of having all your funds in one bot, it is wise to spread them across different bots with different risk levels. A good indication to gauge the risk levels is of course, the percentage of drawdown. Next, consider the exchange that the crypto trading bots trade on. Given that Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is one of the hottest trends in finance and poised to grow even bigger in 2022 and beyond, finding crypto trading bots that trade on DeFi is definitely worth exploring, if you have not done so. Superbots is a good place to start. Currently in beta version and six bots that trade exclusively on DeFi, the crypto trading bots are already showing signs of powerful performance. Its ETH Infinity bot made +30% in just February 2022 alone, closing the month with spectacular results. And the icing of the cake? There are no fees to pay when using the bots! You only pay a performance fee when the bots make profit. With thousands of traders and investors already on board using the bots to trade, you don’t one to be the last or worse, get left behind! Join the Superbost adventure today and be part of DeFi. As Elon Musk’s famous tweet said “Don’t defy DeFi”.
What is a trend reversal in crypto trading? - 4C Trading. What is a trend ? To understand what a trend reversal is, we must first start by defining a trend. Simply put, a trend is a series of lower and higher lows and higher and higher highs as we can see on the chart just below. Conversely, a downtrend is a sequence of lower and lower lows and lower and lower highs as we can see in the chart below. What is a trend reversal? We now know how to determine the existence of a trend and it’s not that complicated, right? Well, for a trend reversal to occur, prices must also follow a few simple rules. In the case of an uptrend in place :– Prices fail to register a higher high, which results in a lower high. – Prices register a lower low. If we have one of these two characteristics, we still can’t draw a conclusion even if they are good clues for the future, we have to wait for the confirmation of a lower high and a lower low to conclude that the uptrend is reversing. In the case of a downtrend :– Prices fail to register a lower low, which results in a higher low. – The prices register a higher high after the higher low. As with the uptrend reversal, we cannot rely on only one of the two characteristics. What are the clues? As I said above, even if it is necessary to wait for confirmation to declare a trend reversal, there are several clues that we can use to guide us on how to proceed while waiting for the reversal. The Japanese CandlesticksJapanese candlesticks are the most classic way to represent stock prices. They can take different forms and will therefore have a different meaning. The hammer, which is characterised by a long wick and a smaller body can indicate an imminent bullish reversal. This will of course not be enough but it can prevent us from opening a new short position if we are waiting for a bullish reversal to be confirmed. FibonacciFibonacci levels are also very useful tools to help us detect reversals. Indeed, it is not uncommon to see a last low before reversal around the 61. 8% Fibonacci reversal. As with candlesticks, this should be used as a cautionary measure until a reversal is confirmed. ConclusionIs there a better way to trade crypto? And not have to worry about trend reversals? Let’s face it: staring at the screen all day and night is not the way to live, no matter how much money you can make from trading. With the 4C SMART Bots, since they are automated algorithmic trading bots, it means that you just need to set up the API and these trading bots will go on and help you execute the trades – buying and selling crypto at the most opportunistic moments, round the clock! Based on a set of parameters and rules, these crypto trading bots trade better than humans! They are faster, able to handle higher volume and most importantly, they have no emotions! It’s all mathematical and AI based. You don’t have to be a pro to trade like the pro when the 4C SMART Bots are here to trade crypto automatically for the 24/7! Sign up for the 7-day trial and experience these powerful algorithms for FREE!
Secrets to trading success revealed! - 4C Trading. How to find the right Swings? Most of the time, prices of any negotiable value fluctuate within a certain range. On the stock market, it is often said that the market varies up to 80% of the time. To look for potential trading opportunities, one approach is to first look at your charts in one of the longest periods, for example the daily period or the 4-hour period. Once you have identified a promising position, move to a shorter period, such as the one-hour period, to look for specific entry opportunities. In general, there are three important factors to consider when looking for an entry as a swing trader:1- Fluctuations should occur in the same general direction as the trend that is emerging in the highest time frames. 2- If you exchange cryptos, look for momentum in pairs that share similar characteristics to the one you exchange. For example, if you are considering exchanging a privacy crypto like Dash, the idea is to see how other coins like Monero or Zcash do. 3- Carefully assess the trend. Is it getting stronger or weaker? A downward trend could mean that it is about to change direction, while an upward trend could mean the opposite. Another question is whether the volume of transactions still supports this trend? Upward trends with a gradual increase in volume are considered to be the most robust. As swing traders, we have to be aggressive when we detect good opportunities. You can’t afford to miss out on good opportunities. Make sure you earn enough on your good trades to compensate for the inevitable losses that will result. Similarly, a swing trader must also know when to stay out of the market. It is just as important to recognize the conditions that keep you away as it is to be aggressive in the right conditions. Finally, remember the words of the legendary trader Jesse Livermore: “There is a time to go long, a time to go short, and a time to go fishing. ”ConclusionSometimes there is just no way to anticipate what lies ahead no matter how bullish the momentum may be. Take for instance, the recent dip that resulted since November 2021—after multiple rejections of attempting to break out of the $38K level, BTC is still not giving up! The route to $100K BTC is indeed paved with unforeseen challenges but certainly we will get there! In the meantime, Is there a better way to trade and still accumulate gains during such a crazy time in the crypto market? There most certainly is! The 4C Trading SMART Bots help you execute your trades automatically so you’ll never have to monitor the market. These trading bots are programmed with advanced automated trading algorithms to help you maximize opportunities 24/7.. The five SMART Bots – BTC, ETH, LINK, BNB and SOL work relentlessly round the clock to help traders and investors accumulate gains stably over time. Check out their performance record (BTC, ETH, LINK) in the graph below that dates back from January 2019 to December 2021; based on a projection of $100K trading capital. Having said that, you don’t need a huge trading capital to start with the SMART bots. Trade at your own pace – the amount that you are comfortable with! Sign up for the SMART Bots 14 days free trial and start trading your way to success today (with no experience needed)!
Automated TradingUnlike holding or hodling crypto which is a one-way traffic, trading allows you to make money from the crypto market in bear and bull trends. In short, you will not be crippled by the market trends. However, It is also true that trading is one of the hardest skills to master when it comes to making money and it requires time and effort but not impossible!
For those who are willing to invest the right resources to trade their way to success, besides gains, trading actually rewards you with a high level of fulfillment and achievement that money cannot buy!
If you do not have the time, knowledge or experience to trade, there is good news! You can either start by taking a trading course such as the one offered by 4C Learning or use a crypto trading tool to help you buy and sell, round the clock; such as the SMART Bots by 4C Trading.
In trading, there are broadly two ways to do so: manual and automated trading. With manual trading, that is taking control into your own hands—you decide how and when to trade. With automated trading, you will be relying on trading bots that are programmed with trading algorithms to decide when to buy and sell based on a set of conditions that are pre-programmed. The latter is what the 4C SMART Bots do – simplify crypto trading through automated buying and selling to suit all levels of traders and investors. It should be used as a passive income tool to help you accumulate gains.
Manual TradingAs we mentioned above, trading gives you the option to maximize profits from the crypto market regardless if it’s a bull or bear trend. Take for example, the current state of the crypto market is seen as boring with BTC hovering around the $38K region for a while now. However, for the skilled traders and investors, there are pockets of opportunities in between these times and volatility is a good thing because where there is volatility, there is money to be made.
If manual trading is what you are interested in, then for sure honing in on your technical analysis is a must! There is lots of research and studies to be done here. Alternatively, you can follow the 4C’s Traders Trade Signals – manual crypto trading signals in the premium 4C-Trading Telegram Channel, Trade Room. Follow these signals posted in the Trade Room channel and manually execute your trades. This is a good start for the beginner to intermediate traders.
The Traders Trade Signals are a free feature of all SMART Bots paid subscription packs. At 4C-Trading, our aim is to simplify crypto trading for people of all levels through a suite of tools to complement automated and manual crypto trading.
There are two ways to access the crypto signals for free if you don’t have a paid SMART Bots subscription. You can either sign up for the 14-day free trial at no cost or enter our social media contest and win 3 months of free SMART Bots subscription here.
StakingNext option, you can choose to stake your crypto. How does it work, you may wonder? In a nutshell, it’s quite simple, you just have to block funds (USDT, BTC, ETH or other) for a determined period of time and collect the interest. ETH 2.0 and ADA are good examples of the above.
Take Ethereum Staking as an example – by locking an amount of ETH for a specific period of time, you’ll be contributing to the security of the Ethereum blockchain and in return, earn network rewards.
Can you make good profits from staking? The answer depends on how much you’re investing and the time horizon you allocate to it.
Is it safe? Just like every investment type, there is always a certain amount of risk involved. Having said that, with cold staking you can stake your crypto using a hardware wallet or another cold wallet. The advantage of this is that the funds are safe because the wallet is not connected to the internet. You need physical access to your wallet to manage the funds.
Automated TradingUnlike holding or hodling crypto which is a one-way traffic, trading allows you to make money from the crypto market in bear and bull trends. In short, you will not be crippled by the market trends. However, It is also true that trading is one of the hardest skills to master when it comes to making money and it requires time and effort but not impossible!
For those who are willing to invest the right resources to trade their way to success, besides gains, trading actually rewards you with a high level of fulfillment and achievement that money cannot buy!
If you do not have the time, knowledge or experience to trade, there is good news! You can either start by taking a trading course such as the one offered by 4C Learning or use a crypto trading tool to help you buy and sell, round the clock; such as the SMART Bots by 4C Trading.
In trading, there are broadly two ways to do so: manual and automated trading. With manual trading, that is taking control into your own hands—you decide how and when to trade. With automated trading, you will be relying on trading bots that are programmed with trading algorithms to decide when to buy and sell based on a set of conditions that are pre-programmed. The latter is what the 4C SMART Bots do – simplify crypto trading through automated buying and selling to suit all levels of traders and investors. It should be used as a passive income tool to help you accumulate gains.
Manual TradingAs we mentioned above, trading gives you the option to maximize profits from the crypto market regardless if it’s a bull or bear trend. Take for example, the current state of the crypto market is seen as boring with BTC hovering around the $38K region for a while now. However, for the skilled traders and investors, there are pockets of opportunities in between these times and volatility is a good thing because where there is volatility, there is money to be made.
If manual trading is what you are interested in, then for sure honing in on your technical analysis is a must! There is lots of research and studies to be done here. Alternatively, you can follow the 4C’s Traders Trade Signals – manual crypto trading signals in the premium 4C-Trading Telegram Channel, Trade Room. Follow these signals posted in the Trade Room channel and manually execute your trades. This is a good start for the beginner to intermediate traders.
The Traders Trade Signals are a free feature of all SMART Bots paid subscription packs. At 4C-Trading, our aim is to simplify crypto trading for people of all levels through a suite of tools to complement automated and manual crypto trading.
There are two ways to access the crypto signals for free if you don’t have a paid SMART Bots subscription. You can either sign up for the 14-day free trial at no cost or enter our social media contest and win 3 months of free SMART Bots subscription here.
StakingNext option, you can choose to stake your crypto. How does it work, you may wonder? In a nutshell, it’s quite simple, you just have to block funds (USDT, BTC, ETH or other) for a determined period of time and collect the interest. ETH 2.0 and ADA are good examples of the above.
Take Ethereum Staking as an example – by locking an amount of ETH for a specific period of time, you’ll be contributing to the security of the Ethereum blockchain and in return, earn network rewards.
Can you make good profits from staking? The answer depends on how much you’re investing and the time horizon you allocate to it.
Is it safe? Just like every investment type, there is always a certain amount of risk involved. Having said that, with cold staking you can stake your crypto using a hardware wallet or another cold wallet. The advantage of this is that the funds are safe because the wallet is not connected to the internet. You need physical access to your wallet to manage the funds.
Key Points* There are plenty of great reason to start investing in cryptocurrency * Learn how to properly start investing in crypto * How to prepare before making any decisions * Getting started with crypto trading bots
There are various reasons why you might be interested in crypto-money, you’ve heard about it on the news, one of your friends advised you, and so on.
Nevertheless, first of all, we will review the different ways of operating in the cryptos market: Mining, Trading, Investing.
Mining
Mining is the keystone of blockchain technology because it allows securing transactions in exchange for a reward. It is similar to a mathematical puzzle and the first person to solve it will receive crypto, depending on which one you mine. This can be Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others.
Trading
Trading is generally what attracts newcomers the most, with an idea of quick wealth in mind. Nothing is further from reality unfortunately, there are no shortcuts. More technically, Trading consists of buying crypto at a low price in order to resell it at a higher price.
Holding/Investing
The purpose of investing is the same as that of trading, i.e. to make money by buying crypto at a low price and selling it at a higher price, but with one difference. The timing or investment horizon is not at all the same, holding being a long-term strategy after having done fundamental research on a project.
Tokens and coins
The difference between a coin and a token is actually very simple! A coin is a token that has its own blockchain, such as BTC, ETH, or LINK. A token on the other hand does not have its own blockchain and is created on an existing protocol, ETH most often like most DeFi projects.
Why is investing in cryptocurrency a good idea?You probably are curious about how investing in cryptocurrency works. Although crypto may seem mysterious in many ways, it’s still a valuable investment.
If you analyze the price history of Bitcoin between 2009 – 2019, you’ll see that in the last decade Bitcoin has grown 8,999,900%. In 2019 alone, BTC gained +96% compared to gold’s growth at +10.8%.
Cryptocurrency is the way of the future, so there are plenty of reasons why investing in crypto is a good idea. Some of the main reasons why crypto is an attractive investment include its encryption and ease of sending transactions.
Crypto is transparent
When conducting transactions with crypto, each transaction is recorded on a ledger known as the “blockchain”. After a transaction is completed, it’s recorded and stored on a “block”, which is then added to the chain. A blockchain is a series of these data blocks, allowing for transparent views into past transactions.
With every transaction being recorded on the blockchain, this allows for greater prevention of malicious activities. Fraud, identity theft, and wrongful transactions are able to be resolved through a search through the recorded data.
Transactions are safe and secure
You won’t be waiting for a long time for a transaction to finish processing when using crypto. The transaction speeds of crypto are incredibly fast when compared to traditional bank transfers. A crypto coin’s transactional speed is measured in TPS (transactions per second).
Today, the three fastest cryptocurrencies in the world are EOS (3,000 TPS), Ripple (1,500 TPS), and Stellar Lumens (1,000+ TPS). Popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have slower transaction speeds but are still much faster than regular money transfers.
Thanks in particular to mining, the transactions on a blockchain are secured, but this does not prevent being careful.
Firstly, some blockchains are more resistant to hacking than others, because it would require so much computing power to crack them that it is impossible.
Secondly, you are the only master of your mistakes, if you make a typo in the recipient’s address, your transaction will be lost and not returned as it could be with a normal transfer.
Finally, always make sure to use a 2FA method such as google authenticator to add extra security to your account/wallet.
The encryption of a crypto coin and it’s blockchain make it incredibly difficult for hackers to penetrate. Crypto holders can rest assured that reputable trading platforms implement advanced security measures, however, it’s also good to practice due diligence to keep your crypto assets safe.
Crypto is free from any “middlemen”
A major draw of a crypto coin is its freedom from banks, government, and other types of middlemen. This distances the currency from outside forces that may cause it to become devalued. Nigeria and other countries, plagued by corruption, have turned to cryptocurrency as a way to gain economic freedom.
By removing a middleman from the equation, crypto is able to charge smaller fees for transactions. Some cryptos even have no transaction fees.
There is a potential for high returns
With crypto’s popularity growing there is a major possibility for a high return on investment. Investing in several cryptocurrencies can net you a larger reward. Being an early investor in a new coin might be risky, but if the coin skyrockets in value, you’ll earn a massive profit.
How can I invest in cryptocurrency?If you are ready to get started with investing in cryptocurrency but don’t know where to start, then it’s time to discuss crypto exchanges. In order to properly invest, you’ll need to locate a trustworthy exchange to buy the crypto you want from.
Buying from a crypto exchange
Purchasing crypto from an exchange is the most common method of investment. There are two things you’ll need when buying from an exchange. A wallet for storing your newly obtained crypto and a crypto exchange platform.
Some of the biggest crypto exchanges include:
- Binance
- FTX
- Coinbase
- Kraken
You can hold your cryptos directly in the exchange if the goal is to trade with them but for holding, It’s recommended to use another wallet.
Once you have decided on the crypto exchange to go with, you will need to make sure you have a crypto wallet – a tool that allows you to send and receive cryptocurrencies. There are basically three groups of wallets: software, hardware, and paper. Alternatively, you may have heard of the terms ‘hot wallet’ and ‘cold wallets’. Essentially, hot wallets are connected to the internet and allow easy set-up and access. Cold wallets. on the other hand, are an external tool and they are not stored on a platform.
Choosing your choice of wallet is very straight forward. Most exchanges provide the option to set up wallets on the platform itself or you can choose from the list below:
- Exodus
- Electrum
- Jaxx
- Mycelium
Is investing in cryptocurrency risky?Just like any sort of investment risk is involved with cryptocurrency. With crypto being so new there is a lot of speculation around it being unstable. These worries should not deter you from investing in crypto. Similarly to the stock market, you’ll need to do the needed research before making any moves.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have become more mainstream over time. This has contributed to boosts in confidence in crypto from the public. As the popularity and confidence in crypto rose, more businesses have begun accepting crypto payment options.
Overall, crypto should never be viewed as a “get rich quick” scheme. Anyone serious about investing in crypto will need to practice sensible risk management and exercise patience when trading in the market.
4C-Trading’s SMART Margin is the perfect way to help manage your risk. With SMART Margin, you’ll be provided with a fixed rate of 2% risk management per trade and 33% for allocations. This feature from 4C-Trading allows you to help maintain a healthy portfolio.
What to look into before investing
Check out crypto communities – You’ll need to make sure that the crypto coins you are interested in are something you believe will have long-term growth. Check out crypto communities on sites like Reddit, Twitter, and Telegram and pay attention to discussions that relate to what you’re looking for. You can also check out the trusty 4C Trading News channel on Telegram for the latest in crypto market updates.
Analyze other coins – Don’t just fall in love with one coin, look to invest in multiple cryptos. Putting all your faith into one type of coin will only spell disaster for you in the long-run. It’s a better strategy to diversify your portfolio.
Always check the crypto market daily– Be prepared to witness the prices of your crypto go up and down. This is normal in the crypto world so try to refrain from making quick decisions. Keep up-to-date on potential forces that may influence the market, such as hacker attacks, infrastructure news, and regulation of currency.
Know the tools you plan to use– Do the proper research on the crypto exchange, wallet, or any other tool you plan to use. There are plenty of scams and other tricks used by criminals to obtain your personal data, so be sure to take proper measures to protect your account such as using a 2FA authenticator.
What is the best way to get started?Beginners in the crypto world usually become confused early on with so much to take in. Although you must always be learning to make the proper crypto investing decisions, there are tools to help you along the way.
Our automated crypto trading bots allow users to save time while trading and are user-friendly for all crypto knowledge levels.
4C Trading SMART BotsSMART Bots at 4C Trading work to help build your portfolio while you learn proper crypto investing techniques on your own. These AI-powered bots quickly analyze trading algorithms and make the best decisions to grow your portfolio. They buy and sell at the most optimized times and conduct 24/7 scans of the market.
Each bot is customizable, allowing you to set certain limits on how much you’re willing to trade. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a crypto trading pro, anyone will benefit from using our SMART Bots.
4C Trading SMART Bots provide users with an unmatched trading experience. We currently have 3 SMART Bots, each one trades a different coin. With 4C-Trading SMART Bots, you have the ability to trade Bitcoin(BTC), Ethereum(ETH), and Link(LINK) on the Binance Spot exchange.
Want to see proof of their performance? Check out their latest performance chart! Learn more about our bots and how you can get started with them today!
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How do you avoid this?There are several ways to avoid getting caught in the trap and the most classic is training. However, it is important to keep in mind that trading is one of the most difficult skills to learn and that it takes time to learn. If you don’t want to or can’t invest that much time, there are alternatives whereby you can trade crypto and make a profit even if you don’t have the time or experience to do so!
Algorithmic tradingWhat is algorithmic trading? It is simply a set of pre-programmed software that is designed to help traders and investors execute orders (buy and sell) based on certain rules and variables such as time, price volume etc. Unlike manual trading, algorithmic or algo trading has no emotions and is capable of working round the clock. It is very suitable for those of various experience levels and especially for those who want to take the complexity out of trading.
How does it work you wonder? With the 4C SMART Bots, after you have signed up for the 14 days free trial or a paid subscription, you just need to set up the accounts and connect your API keys and the SMART BTC, ETH, LINK, BNB and SOL automated trading bots will do the trading for you.
It is good to note that the long-term results of algorithmic trading is of utmost importance, not just the latest or short term results. This is because crypto is a long-term play and those with staying power will ultimately win big when combined with a longer time horizon.
How have the 4C SMART Bots been performing since 2019? Below is a graph that shows the ROI based on a projection of $100K trading capital that dates back from January 2019 to December 2021. The data reveal two important factors that contribute to the handsome returns: A long time horizon and the diversification between the bots – don’t put all your trading capital into one bot because the market is volatile and diversification is crucial.
Trading SignalsIf you prefer to stay in control of your trading, you can sign up for a trading signals service. A signal is usually a buy recommendation with a profit target and stop-loss. This allows you to trade manually while completing your training.
At 4C-Trading, we have recently launched the Traders Trade Signals – manual crypto signals that are posted on our premium 4C-Trading Telegram channel, Trade Room, to allow the traders and investors to combine automated crypto trading with manual trading. This is yet another way of diversification.
The Traders Trade Signals are accessible on Trade room on Telegram by all who sign up for the 14 days free trial as well as members with a paid subscription.
ConclusionLike everything in life, it takes a substantial investment to achieve substantial results. You can take a shortcut by using Trading Signals or Algorithmic Trading, but it will never take away that emotional part that you will have to learn to master if you want to succeed in trading. Be it with automated or manual trading, you can indeed make good money provided you can master your emotions (fear and FOMO) and have true staying power. Otherwise, even the best tools in the world will not help you reap results. You are in the driving seat and you get to determine how much money you wish to accumulate!
The role of 4C-Trading is to provide you with a suite of powerful trading tools to help you succeed. So how do you make the most of these trading tools? Well, for one, always diversify! Meaning, the fully automated SMART Bots should be added to your crypto portfolio and it should be viewed as a long-term play, a passive income of sorts. For the immediate and short term play, you can always count on the manual crypto signals, Traders Trade SIgnals, to help you take advantage of the pockets of opportunities and polish your trading skills.
Even if you are only interested in the other means to profit from the crypto market such as staking and NFTs, adding the 4C SMART Bots to your portfolio is a wise move. After all, why would you say “no” to an additional stream of passive income?
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We have been talking about it for a while now, the return of manual trades at 4C-Trading is coming soon! Indeed, at the very beginning of our adventure, when we were still called Crypto-Addicts, we shared signals on Telegram in the most classic way.
We then developed automatic crypto trading tools and gradually abandoned this manual aspect of our services. However, a large part of the crypto community still prefers a more human and manual approach. We hear you!
As part of our commitment to deliver trading tools and features that allow the 4C members to trade more, we will be adding to our list of Roadmap 2022, starting with the newly launch SMART BNB and SOL automated trading bots, and now, manual crypto trading signals on Telegram—Traders Trade Signals!
Disclaimer: Our content is intended to be used and must be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own research and analysis before making any investment based on your personal circumstances.
What are Traders Trade Signals?It’s a service that will be deployed in two phases:
- First the classic manual phase in which we will send signals on Telegram accompanied by several targets. This is slated for launch in the week of 24th Jan. Be sure to keep a lookout for it!
- Then, we will automate the process which will allow you to automate your position taking via an API, a bit like the current SmartBots. Signals sent on Telegram will of course remain.
How to access the Trades Trade Signals? As for the manual signals on Telegram, they will be sent to the Trade Room, which is the 4C-Trading premium channel. If you have a paid SMART Bots subscription or are currently on free trial, you will be able to access the premium Trade Room Channel on Telegram.
The follow up to the automated signals will take place directly onto the dashboard, just like the SmartBots.
Depending of course on market conditions, but you can expect several signals per week or even per day if conditions allow it.
What are the benefits?Traders who do not want to invest in trading themselves, using the signals shared on Telegram will not find any benefits to this service. For others, it allows them to trade manually, to feel the emotions while being accompanied.
For those who do not want to trade manually, the release of phase 2 of Traders Trades on automation, will allow them to reduce their overall exposure to the market by taking advantage of the possibility of shorting and better diversification.
For the active traders who want to maximize their gains and opportunities from the crypto market, they will enjoy this feature as Traders Trade Signals allow them to complement manual trading with automated trading via the 4C SMART Bots—BTC, ETH, LINK, BNB & SOL.
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Last week there was still the possibility of a short around $46,000, but unfortunately the market did not give us the opportunity. Bitcoin is currently trading around $36,000 after bouncing off the 33-34k support area.
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When we look at the crypto market lately, the least we can say is that it shakes. The market has indeed gone from 45k at a low point to 32k in the space of 10 days.
It must be said that the global economic situation is a bit uncertain lately. Inflation is rising in the US but not only, with a surge in the price of raw materials and energy. As a result, interest rates are also rising.
Add to this the geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia. In short, this is not the most serene period for the financial markets.
How to increase your income thanks to cryptos, that’s exactly what we will see together today.