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Within the realm of active currency trading, there are numerous strategies. Each has a collection of necessary inputs, defined rules and objectives. From forex day trading to long-term investment, there's a style for everyone. For those with a limited risk tolerance, a scalping strategy may be a viable means by which to profit. Legions of forex traders choose the scalping trading strategy as their primary means of conducting business. But…
Bitcoin shows signs of accumulation.
Gold completes swing low. Averages looking to confirm.
There are tens of thousands of cryptocurrency projects in existence, although most struggle to get enough attention from the non-crypto community. One blockchain project that's trying to make crypto mining as easy as possible, especially for non-crypto veterans, is the Pi Network. Despite being newer to the crypto scene, the Pi Network has attracted a noticeable fanbase since its founding in 2019. However, that hasn't stopped it from attracting its…
The rise of decentralised finance (DeFi) has changed the way we buy and sell cryptocurrencies. One of the essential ways in which any DeFi protocol operates is by using what's known as an automated market maker (AMM). Although many investors may not be familiar with AMMs, they play an integral role in ensuring liquidity on a decentralised exchange. Let's go over exactly what an AMM is, how it works, and…
More people than ever are participating in the world of decentralised finance (DeFi). In contrast to traditional finance, even every day investors can play a big role in developing the blockchain-powered world of DeFi. One way that they can support the DeFi world is by providing liquidity to decentralised exchanges (DEX). Unlike centralised financial institutions like banks, which can create liquidity rather easily, DeFi protocols don't have a convenient third…
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has heightened the concern of stagflation. The price of oil, wheat and corn have risen significantly due to the supply shocks caused by the conflict. In this environment, central banks must navigate tighter monetary policy, with the Fed announcement on Wednesday. Markets will focus on Fed Chair Powell's press conference and the dot plots to gauge possibilities in this regard.
Over the past decade, a revolution in investing has taken place. Instead of relying on conventional fundamentals and technicals, market participants have gravitated toward green investing strategies. What exactly is green investing? It is a method of investment management that values business practices that have a positive impact on the physical and social environment. Green investing is often combined into a discipline known as ESG investing. When adhering to ESG,…
Ethereum and Polkadot are two of the most well-known blockchain platforms in the crypto world today. Both are designed for smart contract developers and decentralised applications (DApps), but they have some crucial differences. Ethereum is older and more established, whereas Polkadot is considered an up-and-coming newcomer as a smart contract platform. Despite its smaller size, Polkadot has attracted a passionate fan base of supporters. Let's go over exactly what separates…
SWIFT is an acronym for the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. Based in Brussels, Belgium, SWIFT is an electronic messaging service that enables the world's financial institutions to notify each other when they transfer funds to each other for their customers. It calls itself "the global provider of secure financial messaging services." SWIFT is not a financial institution and doesn't hold or transfer the funds itself; rather, it is…
Ethereum and Avalanche are two highly popular blockchain platforms. While many blockchains support smart contracts and decentralised applications (DApps), few have earned the respect as being serious DApp platforms. The most popular of which is Ethereum, a long-time frontrunner in the blockchain decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystem. However, Avalanche has attracted a passionate following within the past couple of years as well. This article will explain the differences between Ethereum and…
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