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What is spot trading? Many people might not fully understand it unexpectedly. Recently, I often receive questions from those starting to trade cryptocurrencies, so I will clarify it here once again.
Simply put, spot trading is a method of buying and selling financial products or assets at the current market price, with immediate delivery. It is established across various asset classes such as cryptocurrencies, foreign exchange, stocks, and bonds.
The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange, which we see in our daily lives, are actually prime examples of spot markets. In these open markets where ass

Funding rate is a mechanism that anyone engaged in perpetual futures trading should absolutely understand. In simple terms, it’s the fee exchanged periodically between traders holding long and short positions. If you don’t understand this, unexpected costs can arise.
When the funding rate is positive, long position holders pay fees to short position holders. Conversely, if it’s negative, short holders pay long holders. In other words, money automatically moves between positions based on the market’s supply and demand balance.
The calculation of the funding rate consists of two elements. One is

If you’re just getting started with crypto, you’ll probably see terms like APY and APR everywhere. However, surprisingly few people truly understand what they actually mean and why they’re so important.
Let’s explain what APR is. APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate, and you can think of it as a simple interest rate that does not take compounding into account. For example, if you invest $1,000 in a project with an APR of 10%, you’ll earn $100 in profit after one year. It’s a straightforward calculation.
But here’s the catch: since APR does not include compounding, even as time passes, the int

Elon Musk's romantic history is truly remarkable. Three marriages and six children—he's more of a love professional than a tech genius. His first wife was his girlfriend during his time in Canada, and they had five children, but they divorced after eight years. Immediately after, he married actress Talulah Riley. She also seems talented, but since Musk was just starting Tesla and even borrowing money for meals, their relationship eventually cooled off and they divorced. He didn't even split the stocks. Looking at Elon Musk's dating history, his relationships really change one after another. Af

I have come to realize that whether you truly understand what ATH is can significantly impact your success in cryptocurrency trading.
ATH, meaning "All Time High," is not just a term; it’s a truly important concept when it comes to reading market psychology. It refers to the highest price point that a cryptocurrency has reached at any point in the past, and when this level is hit, investors’ psychological states change dramatically.
ATH means more than just a number on a price chart. It indicates a moment when the market’s bullish forces are fully in control. The selling pressure from the bear

There is a phenomenon in the crypto market of 2026 that should be revealed exclusively. Looking at SIREN's recent price movements, it's truly fascinating. While Bitcoin has been hovering around $80k, SIREN showed a surprising surge in mid-March. Starting from around $0.08, it suddenly jumped to $5, and at times recorded over 160% increase in a single day. Its market value also temporarily exceeded $3.6 billion, briefly ranking in the top 30 in the cryptocurrency charts.
However, looking now, the situation has changed dramatically. The current price is around $0.55, down more than 50% over the

A former manager of a major exchange was involved in a dark pool illegal trading incident, and in the end, an acquittal was issued. He was charged with illegally transferring about 5 million USDT using a fake name, but the Hong Kong jury found him not guilty on all charges. The defense side's legal costs were also approved. I think this fraud suspicion was quite a topic, but it's interesting to see such a conclusion. Was it due to lack of evidence in court, or was there another reason? In any case, incidents related to large exchanges like this can also impact the market, so it might be worth

BNB’s scheduled burn is ongoing. Recently, the 35th quarterly burn was completed, and 1,569,000 tokens were reportedly burned. In terms of value, that’s approximately $1.02 billion. As a result, BNB’s circulating supply has decreased to about 134.8 million tokens.
This burn mechanism is quite important, and it appears the plan is to ultimately reduce the total supply to 100 million tokens. In other words, BNB will be burned continuously over time. It’s likely a mechanism designed to maintain the long-term health of the ecosystem.
When you look at these periodic burn strategies on the BNB Chain

As Ethereum celebrates its 10th anniversary, looking back at its growth trajectory so far is truly astonishing. Over these 10 years, its market capitalization has increased by 3,600 times, significantly surpassing NVIDIA's 150 times and Bitcoin's 300 times. In just a decade, it has risen to become one of the top 30 assets worldwide.
Currently, the price is around $2,340, with a market size exceeding $280 billion. However, what many overlook is that this is only the beginning. When considering Ethereum price forecasts, it’s crucial to focus not just on speculation but on how far its practical u

The news about Poland’s cryptocurrency exchange is getting pretty interesting. An exchange called Zondacrypto appears to have been pulled into political turmoil, and it seems the situation is quite complicated.
The first problem is that the former CEO did not pass on the private keys when management was transferred in 2021, and then disappeared. The current CEO reportedly cannot access a wallet holding about 4,500 BTC—worth about $330 million at the time. Even if the executive leadership changes, having crypto assets managed in a way like this highlights problems in the governance framework of

Ethereum has been showing some movement again recently. Looking at data from a major exchange, it seems ETH has surpassed $2,100. Currently, it's hovering around $2,330, but over the past few days, Ethereum news has been quite a hot topic.
This Ethereum market movement is slightly correctional over 24 hours, but considering the rise from the $2,000 range, it's not a bad trend. As often mentioned in Ethereum news, this price range was a pretty important resistance, so breaking through it is quite noteworthy.
Discussions about Ethereum's movement are increasing among traders, and depending on fu

The IPO of Figure has successfully gone public. The stock is priced at $25 per share, with a total raise of $875 million. It’s reportedly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol FIGR. Since it’s a blockchain lending platform founded by the co-founder of SoFi, I’ve been paying a bit of attention.
I’m curious about the stock price movement of Figure. They’re also working on AI-related projects, so I wonder how the market will evaluate the combination of FinTech and blockchain. It seems the funding scale has expanded beyond the initial plan, so investor expectations are probably quite high.
What

It seems that Mr. Mask is going to pay $1.5 million as part of a settlement with the SEC.
It's about failing to disclose a holding ratio exceeding 5% during the Twitter stock acquisition in 2022.
Various reports are coming out quickly, but he reportedly does not admit to the allegations.
News related to Twitter is always tumultuous.
When regulatory issues like this come up, the market reacts sensitively.
Since Mr. Mask's movements can also influence the crypto market, many Bitcoin investors are likely paying close attention.
$1.5 million may seem like a large amount on the surface,

In recent days, it feels like the future of cryptocurrency regulation has entered a very critical phase. As Ripple’s CEO mentioned at Consensus Miami the other day, the moves over the next two weeks are highly likely to have a major impact on the industry’s overall prospects.
Specifically, it’s been pointed out that if the Senate Banking Committee does not hold a public hearing within the next few weeks, the prospects for passage of cryptocurrency-related legislation will decline rapidly. As the midterm elections draw nearer, this issue becomes far too politically delicate, and the likelihood

Recently, views on cryptocurrency market investment strategies by Raoul Pal—an eminent analyst who previously worked at Goldman Sachs—have been gaining attention. Although he is known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, in a recent interview at Sui Basecamp in Dubai and in “When Shift Happens,” he shared profound insights into building wealth with crypto assets.
What Raoul Pal repeatedly emphasizes is a simple yet powerful principle: if you want to build wealth in cryptocurrencies without relying on luck, buy Bitcoin and invest regularly through dollar-cost averaging. That’s it. The trap

Ray Dalio has drawn attention for criticizing Bitcoin at an interesting time.
On a recent podcast, Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, argued that Bitcoin should not be compared to gold. His reasons are that Bitcoin is not supported by central banks, it does not provide privacy, and it is threatened by the risks of quantum computing. In other words, he believes gold is the only unique asset.
But here’s what’s interesting: on the day he made that remark, what actually happened in the market? While gold fell by about 3%, dropping to $5,128, Bitcoin held up with only a 0.7% decline

Recently, I tried various store-bought coffee grounds, and I realized that the products are really quite different. The grind size and roasting level completely change the flavor, and I get confused about which one to choose. There are famous brands like Starbucks, UCC, and Tully's, too.
From comparing different kinds, I think whether the flavor remains good even after a week of opening is pretty important. Whether it retains sweetness without increasing off-flavors. If you like acidity, I seriously recommend Ogawa Coffee's original blend. It has a fruity and vibrant acidity, but you can also

Recommended Dust Collectors: I’ve been looking quite a bit, and recently I’ve noticed something after comparing products from various manufacturers. Cleaning up sawdust and dust particles, after all, can’t be done with a regular vacuum cleaner; you need a proper dust collector. Makita, Bosch, Karcher, and others are all available, but isn’t it hard to tell what’s different?
From actually trying them out, I’ve found that the balance between suction power and ease of use is important. Makita’s dust extractor has an 8L capacity and a suction power of 300W, and it can effectively pick up both dry

The Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin market is really starting to move in earnest. JPYC announced that the cumulative issuance on its issuance and redemption platform, “JPYC EX,” has exceeded 1 billion yen, but I don’t think this is just a numbers story—it’s proof that the market is actually maturing.
The fact that the number of JPYC EX accounts has reached 13,000 means that not only individuals, but also startups and existing businesses have begun using it seriously. As a fund transfer service provider, it complies with regulations, so it works as a practical payment infrastructure rather

Bath cleaning can be hard on your back, so I think many people are considering buying an electric bath scrubber. In fact, there are many brands on the market, and it can be confusing to choose which one is best. There are quite a few options from EPEIOS JAPAN, Ernest, Twinbird, and others, making it tough to decide.
I also looked into it, and the popular electric bath scrubbers are generally well-known. Models like HM115P and EPSC001, especially those from EPEIOS JAPAN, are quite popular. The reasons seem to be adjustable length and a variety of brush types. Also, runtime matters—some last 180