Our weekly crypto derivatives analytics report delves into macro events; the current state of crypto and trading signals from spot trading volume; and futures, options and perpetual contracts.

In the past week, cryptocurrencies have surged as optimism grows that the US-China trade war may be easing. Following two days of talks, the US announced a 90-day tariff reduction on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%. ETH has been the biggest winner among the top 10 tokens, rising 40% in a week, though this has led to significant changes in implied volatility. BTC regained $100K for the first time since early February, with positive bias in OTM call skews, but its volatility market remains weak compared to ETH.

Please check out the report’s highlights.

Open interest for ETH surged by $900M over the past week, coinciding with a 40% rise in its spot price. This increase followed US-China trade negotiations, leading to a temporary 30% tariff reduction on Chinese goods. On May 12, 2025, after US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent confirmed the agreement, open interest and perpetual trading volumes hit monthly highs of $9B and $23B, respectively. While open interest has stabilized, trading volumes declined after peaking during a brief pause in the crypto rally between May 11 and 12, 2025.

BTC volatility smiles suggest risk-on sentiment

Despite low short-term volatility expectations, BTC's short-tenor smiles indicate a continued risk-on sentiment, with a 5% skew toward out-of-the-money calls. Early in the week, put option volume surpassed $200M, outpacing $140M for calls, while open interest remains higher for puts than calls.

ETH has outperformed BTC for the second consecutive week, achieving a remarkable 59% return over the past month. This rally came with volatility: ETH's front-end volatility briefly doubled BTC’s 7-day tenor, leading to an inverted term structure. By Monday, ETH had pulled back some gains, causing front-end volatility to drop swiftly, a faster resolution than seen in previous inversions.

However, another rise in spot price toward $2.6K reignited volatility expectations. Open interest and options trading for ETH remain skewed toward calls, with volumes exceeding $150M on May 13, 2025, coinciding with a second price surge after a brief retreat on May 12, 2025.

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Bybit X Block Scholes crypto derivatives analytics report (May 14, 2025): BTC volatility remains weak relative to ETH

Strategic Bitcoin reserve (SBR): Established on March 6, 2025, integrating Bitcoin into national reserves

Strategic Bitcoin reserve hopes are all the rage

On March 6, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the nation's first strategic Bitcoin reserve (SBR). This pivotal initiative positions Bitcoin alongside traditional reserves like gold and oil, signaling a significant endorsement of digital assets by the federal government. The SBR aims to centralize and manage all Bitcoin acquired through legal forfeitures, ensuring these assets serve as long-term strategic holdings rather than being sold off.

The creation of the SBR reflects Trump's broader vision of making the US a global leader in cryptocurrency. By integrating Bitcoin into national reserves, the administration seeks to harness the benefits of digital currencies while providing a hedge against economic turbulence. This strategic move has also spurred state-level policies, as seen in New Hampshire, where legislation was recently passed allowing state investments in cryptocurrencies and precious metals. Such developments indicate a growing trend of governmental adoption of digital assets, reinforcing the legitimacy of cryptocurrencies in the financial landscape.

Institutional accumulation drives down Bitcoin availability

In the private sector, institutional investors are increasingly accumulating Bitcoin. Companies like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) have expanded their holdings significantly, purchasing an additional 13,390 BTC for $1.34 billion, which brings their total to 568,840 BTC. Similarly, Metaplanet Inc. invested $126 million to acquire 1,241 BTC, surpassing the national Bitcoin holdings of some countries. This trend highlights a shift in Bitcoin ownership, with retail investors often taking profits during market rallies, leading to a redistribution of Bitcoin toward institutional entities.

As of May 13, 2025, over 19.86 million BTC have been mined. Wallets holding at least 100 BTC account for 60.84% of the total supply, while those with 10 or more BTC control 82.51%. With Bitcoin's price once again having surpassed $100K, it becomes evident that only about 17.5% of Bitcoin is held by wallets with less than $1 million in BTC. This concentration of ownership raises concerns about market accessibility for smaller investors.

The 10–100 BTC tier is primarily composed of small institutional investors, while wallets with over 100 BTC are predominantly held by institutions and liquidity providers. This oligarchic trend suggests that as cryptocurrency market caps rise, retail traders may feel pressured to sell during downturns, further consolidating wealth among larger holders. Notably, the increasing costs associated with 

, such as electricity and equipment, compel many miners — often retail investors — to sell portions of their holdings to cover expenses, exacerbating this trend.

Bitcoin concentration leaves smaller investors at disadvantage

The establishment of the SBR represents a critical milestone in the integration of digital assets into national financial strategies, positioning the US at the forefront of the cryptocurrency revolution. As of mid-May 2025, Bitcoin's price has fluctuated between $102K and $105K, maintaining an optimistic long-term outlook despite short-term volatility. Continued institutional interest, bolstered by supportive governmental policies, enhances the legitimacy and stability of Bitcoin as an asset class.

However, as smaller investors continue to sell during market rallies, larger wallets are increasingly accumulating supply, tightening their grip on the market. Currently, over 80% of Bitcoin's supply is held in wallets containing $1 million or more in BTC. This trend suggests that while individual portfolios may grow, retail investors could find themselves at a disadvantage in an increasingly concentrated market.

In conclusion, the strategic Bitcoin reserve and the surge in institutional investments signal a positive shift for Bitcoin's legitimacy and its role in the global financial system. However, the growing disparity in Bitcoin ownership underscores the need for retail investors to navigate the market carefully. As these dynamics evolve, awareness of trends in institutional accumulation and wealth concentration will be crucial for all participants in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

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Bybit x Santiment social sentiment report: Bitcoin reserve hopes leave Bitcoin holdings more concentrated

The Smart Copy Mode is a simple-to-use copy trading feature on Bybit that lets you reap profits from the crypto market even without prior trading experience.

Trading cryptocurrencies can be a lucrative way to earn from the ever-volatile crypto market. However, most people shy away from it due to the intense 

Thankfully, the world of trading now has helpful tools that have simplified crypto trading and made it easier even for beginners to make money from price movements.

First launched as part of a major upgrade in early 2023, Smart Copy Mode offers a simplified way to follow experienced traders known as Master Traders and automatically mirror their strategies. Today, it's one of the easiest and most intuitive ways for anyone, even beginning traders, to tap into the expertise of top-performing traders on Bybit and earn profits.

In this article, we’ll explore how Bybit Smart Copy Mode works and how you can safely make profits as a 

Smart Copy Mode is a simple-to-use copy trading feature on Bybit that lets you reap profits from the crypto market even without prior trading experience.

 Smart Copy Mode is part of the three major upgrades to the Bybit Copy Trading platform 

As of 2025, it remains one of the simplest and safest ways for users to realize returns from automatically mimicking successful Master Traders on the platform.

The Smart Copy Mode requires only three steps to follow a 

 and start earning. All you’ll need to do is enter an investment amount (minimum 100 USDT), select a Bybit account to transfer the funds from and click the 

The entire process is optimized for ease and risk control, making it ideal for anyone looking to trade without micromanaging their positions.

Here are some key features of the Bybit Smart Copy Mode that make it easier to trade while minimizing risks:

Rather than blindly copying a Master Trader’s full position size, Smart Copy Mode calculates a ratio based on both your balance and the Master Trader’s, helping you manage exposure proportionally.

Case in point: Let’s say a Master Trader has 10 BTC in their account but they enter a long position with only 1 BTC. In typical copy trading, a Follower who has 1 BTC in their account will automatically copy the trade with the whole 1 BTC, which exposes their entire portfolio.

However, with the Smart Copy Mode, a ratio calculated based on the available balances in the Follower’s and the Master Trader’s accounts will be exposed for copy trading. In this case, if the ratio is calculated to be 10%, the Follower’s copy trade amount will be 0.1 BTC instead of their full balance of 1 BTC. 

This proportional sizing is especially useful for beginners who may not want to expose their entire portfolio to a single trade.

Another amazing feature of the Smart Copy Mode is the Bybit CopyGuard which is designed to limit losses by adding an extra layer of protection for Followers. While most Master Traders strive to consistently implement successful trading strategies, it’s not uncommon to find some trades that will incur losses.

In such instances as a copy trader, you will incur losses similar to the Master Trader. That’s where the Bybit CopyGuard feature comes in handy.

With CopyGuard turned on, all of the Follower’s trades are optimized in the sense that the entry will always be at an optimal price not worse than that of the Master Trader. If an optimal price is not attained, the trade won’t be copied. However, note that at the point of trade execution, 

 may occur, causing small price discrepancies. However, CopyGuard filters out major price differences that could lead to instant losses. 

To give Followers even greater control over their risk exposure, Bybit now offers a Trailing Stop feature within Smart Copy Mode.

This tool automatically adjusts your exit point based on your account’s highest recorded equity. You simply set a retracement percentage (e.g., 20%), and if your equity drops by that percentage from its peak, all positions will be closed, locking in profits and limiting potential losses. 

Let’s say your account equity fluctuates as follows: 500, 450, 600, 900, 800, 1,000, 800. With a 20% retracement rate, the trailing exit equity adjusts accordingly: 400, 400, 480, 720, 720, 800, 800. When your actual equity drops to 800, the trailing stop triggers and your copy trading positions are automatically closed. 

, the final equity upon exit may differ slightly from the calculated exit equity.

The Trailing Stop feature is especially useful for volatile markets, helping you secure gains without manually monitoring every trade.

Together, Bybit’s copy by ratio, CopyGuard and Trailing Stop features work together to ensure that Followers have an extra layer of protection against losses when engaging in copy trading. 

Smart Copy Mode vs. Advanced Copy Mode: Which is better?

 allow you to choose between the Smart Copy Mode or the Advanced Copy Mode. While both provide an avenue for you to successfully copy a Master Trader’s strategy, there are several differences between the two that may make you opt for one over another. They are:

From the above comparison, it’s highly recommended to go for the Smart Copy Mode if you are a beginner to crypto or copy trading since it provides you with loss-limiting features before you learn your way around the field. For advanced traders, you can go for the Bybit Advanced Copy Mode or stick to the Smart Copy Mode.

Smart Copy Mode has made it easier to realize gains from copy trading.

 Regardless of your status as a beginning or advanced trader, you can have the assurance of a safe trading experience even with margin trading as all the risks are mitigated for you through the Smart Copy Mode.

Compared to the Advanced Copy Mode, the copy by ratio, CopyGuard 

 features within Smart Copy Mode help limit losses through reduced risk exposure. The enhanced automated settings on Smart Copy Mode are sure ways to successfully copy Master Traders without fear of wiping out your account. So, 

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Bybit Smart Copy Mode: The way to secure copy trading profits

Invest like a VC with just $20. Common Wealth (WLTH) opens access to early-stage crypto projects through a transparent, community-driven platform.

The traditional venture capitalist (VC) investing model is often elitist and out of reach for many retail investors. While this is particularly the case in the world of traditional finance (TradFi), access to promising early-stage crypto assets is also frequently reserved for larger entities, namely institutional investors and 

. When we hear about a wildly successful crypto project and its token, we often find that its early backers are well-known investment funds or cashed-up VCs. These early investors are the ones who benefit the most from the token’s meteoric rise on the market.

 chain that aims to democratize the way VC investment works in the crypto industry. By using a community-driven approach to sourcing and investing in promising projects, the Common Wealth platform reduces barriers to entry to VC activities. Smaller-scale retail investors, both casual and experienced, are the primary beneficiaries of Common Wealth's unique approach to crypto investment.

Common Wealth has partnered with a network of notable crypto investors who refer high-potential projects to the platform, where these projects are carefully evaluated and qualified to be included in the investment products available to the user community. The entire evaluation process is also driven by community governance procedures, making it transparent and secure. Thanks to Common Wealth, investing in high-potential early-stage crypto opportunities is now open to anyone — even investors who want to start with as little as $20.

 (WLTH) is a decentralized platform that allows anyone to become a crypto VC by using a vetting-based, democratized, community-driven approach to selecting promising cryptocurrency investment opportunities.

The core idea behind the project is to tear down barriers to entry for crypto investment, particularly concerning early-stage promising ventures. Common Wealth has partnered with a group of prominent, savvy crypto investors (referred to as “Oracles”) who refer high-potential crypto investment opportunities to the platform. All the referrals are based on projects or assets that at least one so-called Oracle has personally invested in. As of May 2025, the platform works with ten Oracles, all of whom are notable investors with solid track records and standing in the crypto investment world.

The platform's governance community scrutinizes each referred project via “Oracle Ask Me Anything” (AMA) sessions, proposal workshops and analytics. Community investors then vote to decide on the projects' final eligibility. Any Common Wealth user can invest in qualified projects for as little as $20.

There are two main types of investors on the platform: casual and community members. The former typically invest smaller amounts, and pay with fiat currency using credit or debit cards, greatly simplifying access to the selected projects for users without an affinity for cryptocurrency transactions. Casual investors are normally those who adopt a hands-off approach to crypto investing and tend to start with smaller investment amounts.

Members of the second group, community members, invest larger amounts, or actively participate in the decision-making process for project selection. They’re the core of the governance community on Common Wealth. These investors use cryptocurrency to invest, paying with the 

The Common Wealth project was launched in February 2024 on the Base Layer 2 chain. In May 2025, it debuted its native token, WLTH.

All investment opportunities offered on Common Wealth are in the form of funds that provide exposure to promising projects and assets. For instance, the platform’s Priceless Fund invests in 14 high-potential 

 startup projects, while the Alpha Fund is based on early-stage projects in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), the 

 (RWAs), decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) and gaming.

Unlike traditional investment funds, Common Wealth funds are completely permissionless and noncustodial, operating through blockchain smart contracts. As such, no central entity can influence fund management, thus ensuring transparency and discouraging vested interests.

Some funds are based on contributions from the wider user community, and are typically capped funds. There are also perpetual funds, which are funded by the investor community that participates in on-platform governance.

Bundles are Common Wealth funds based on a dynamic mix of assets satisfying certain criteria, e.g., a specific crypto niche. The platform has launched three such bundled products: 

Since the bundles are dynamic, the top five assets may switch according to market sentiment. All allocations within the bundles are equally split between their five assets. For instance, if you invest $100 in a bundle, each of the five assets in it will be allocated $20 of your investment.

The Common Wealth platform charges three types of fees:

When you invest in a Common Wealth fund, you’re issued a 

 (Slice NFT) that denotes your share of capital in the fund. Slice NFTs are freely tradable on the market, investors can quickly access liquidity by selling their Slices. Since these NFTs are fractionalized, you can sell a part of your Slice or the whole of it, per your preference.

Distributed Autonomous Operating System (DAOS)

The Common Wealth Distributed Autonomous Operating System (DAOS) is based on a set of 

 that automate the entire workflow of the platform’s governance processes. Project considerations, analytics related to candidate projects, vote management and other functions related to decentralized governance are handled by the DAOS.

 (DAO) consists of a set of rules and an on-chain community, the Common Wealth DAOS is an entire permissionless system of interoperable autonomous nodes that automates and powers all the platform’s governance elements and procedures.

What is the Common Wealth crypto token (WLTH)?

 asset issued on the Base Layer 2 chain. The token has a wide range of functions on the platform. While investments in Common Wealth are based on the USDC stablecoin, all other key functionalities are enabled via WLTH. These include:

WLTH is a capped asset with a maximum supply of 1 billion. As of mid-May 2025, its total supply stands at around 984 million. The chart below shows the token's supply allocation shares and vesting periods upon its launch in May 2024.

As of May 16, 2025, the WLTH token is trading at $0.003877, which is 98.2% lower than its ATH of $0.2148 on Jul 22, 2024 and 82.8% higher than its ATL of $0.002121 on Apr 18, 2025.

Long-term price forecasts for WLTH are mostly bullish.DigitalCoinPrice 

 of $0.0129 in 2027 and $0.0192 in 2030, whileCoinCodex 

 at around $0.0042 in 2027 but rise to $0.014 in 2030.

VC investment in financial markets remains an exclusive club that isn’t easily accessible to everyday retail investors. In most cases, this applies to the crypto market as well. Common Wealth's value to the broader crypto community lies in designing a system that makes investment in promising web3 initiatives accessible to everyone. The platform's novel model creates an opportunity to involve millions of individuals in the VC game. This could lead to significant growth in overall web3-based VC funding, and positively affect the entire crypto investment landscape over the coming years. Finding a future star in the crypto market with as little as $20 has never been easier — thanks to Common Wealth and the VC tools it provides!

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Common Wealth (WLTH): Invest like a VC — without being one

Trading

If you’re keen to learn how to trade cryptocurrency, it naturally means you’re ready to embrace the volatility and the expeditious trends. While

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If you’re keen to learn how to trade cryptocurrency, it naturally means you’re ready to embrace the volatility and the expeditious trends. While volatility brings uncertainties to the market, it can open up innumerable opportunities in the decentralized paradigm. 

The upshot? Cryptocurrency trading is not only the most prominent and society-redefining trend in the current financial market. Its growth is speculated to resonate in three upcoming years. Of course, it’s common to find yourself struggling to understand the concept of crypto trading, crypto ecosystem, crypto exchange, or wondering how to trade cryptocurrency.

Here’s the comprehensive crypto trading guide and tutorial that deciphers the trading processes, risks, legality, and ultimately, ensures you master the art of crypto trading.

5 Ways to Trade Cryptocurrency Successfully

The best way to trade cryptocurrency is first to understand the concept. Then, validate the exchanges’ security, decide on wallet types, and embrace different crypto trading methodologies. Always be logical yet quick to react to market volatility. In contrast, the key to successful crypto trading is to set a limit.

Regardless, of it’s fiat to crypto trading or crypto to crypto trading, you’ll understand the trading process’s details, crypto exchange and learn how to trade crypto in five simple steps.

Depending on your specific preferences, you can start trading cryptocurrency by buying digital currencies, mining crypto, or even staking to earn yield rewards. Ultimately, your choice of trades will yield different results. 

Most beginners would tap into the crypto world through the centralized exchanges of fiat money for cryptocurrency. Mainly because the fiat-to-crypto gateways widely boast of flexibility rather than complexity. Traders who are keen on fiat-to-crypto trading can expect seamless transactions with preferred cryptocurrencies and any money payment methods. The minimum requirement is to make sure the chosen exchange platform supports fiat money to cryptocurrency. From there, traders can then deposit money and perform the buy or sell process within its account. 

Traders will only be trading crypto in the exchange from one crypto to another. However, traders are required to be aware that most of the current crypto exchanges focus only on Bitcoin (BTC) to other cryptocurrencies. What remains the same is that a trader needs to create a cryptocurrency exchange account and list his assets to open a position. Before the selling of crypto, it is secured in hot or cold wallet storage.

Staking is a less cognitive and labor-intensive alternative to coin mining. Unlike trading, users enter the crypto world without asset investment but rather earn staking rewards by maintaining network security. It usually consists of validating a transaction, holding coins in a wallet, or delegating funds to a staking pool. Although staking is resistant to cryptocurrency market manipulation, the rules and regulations are subject to change. Mainly it’s used to mitigate the artificial inflation of a project for a higher staking return. 

Crypto was once just a bubble in a niche industry. But unlike ten years ago, the crypto ecosystem has evolved into a diversified financial sector. It now comprises crypto exchanges, blockchain protocols, information aggregations, mobile apps, and a developing regulatory environment, thanks to the unique underlying decentralized nature. 

When trading crypto, a trader can eradicate the obscurity of transactions. As opposed to performing a transaction via a central server, the crypto network utilizes a system of

 that foster transparency. That means when a trader bought or sold a cryptocurrency, the transaction will be recorded to a shared digital ledger (blockchain) that is immutable. It’s completely automated, and it also cuts down on operational inefficiencies significantly.

Centralized Finance (CeFi) or Decentralized Finance (

The advent of blockchain has evolved for further diversification and innovation that’ll only benefit the crypto community. What 

 is the transferability of risks. A CeFi user can be assured of the escrowed funds. While 

 boasts of its independence by adhering to the protocols and autonomous controls. For example, decentralized exchanges (

) builds their structure through the peer-to-peer marketplace on blockchain to allow traders to be the custodian of their funds.

Discern the factors of Cryptocurrency Market Movement

The main constituent of a crypto trade is demand and supply. Meanwhile, there are a variety of factors that can exert influence on capital mobility. That includes market price manipulation, crypto news, political and government ordinances, the sustainability of the crypto ecosystem, scarcity, utilization of the supply of crypto alternatives, and more. 

Profit is a direct reflection of a trading strategy. Beyond investing in crypto, adopting a strategic trading approach can make all the difference. Below are some of the methods to trade cryptocurrency:

Day trading features a similar tactic as scalping; it involves long and short within minutes. Typically, it involves trading on a day. What distinguishes intra-day and day trading is that it allows traders to hold an open position over a day. As long as the crypto market stays open, intra-day traders will not be affected. 

So, for day traders who’re keen on owning the cryptocurrency, you’ll need an exchange to trade on its price. As opposed to price speculation, you’ll be needing a broker. When you’re connected to a broker, the plus point is you can run through the purchase or sale of crypto on a broker demo account. But if you own an actual coin in exchange, practicing without losing money is not possible.

When range trading, traders need to consolidate a pool of coins before selling it at a higher price. The standard practice includes trading within a range. A range trader will make a transaction regardless of the market’s low and high. As long as the price is within the price range, a trader will act.

, it usually involves a larger amount of trade where a trader intends to hold an open position for a longer period of time. Swing traders usually do not check or trade regularly but rather deal within a few days or weeks. Most of the time, a swing trader uses analytic tools and research to determine the 

, relative strength index (rsi), and investment trends preparatory to a trade.

Security is essential when it comes to crypto trading. A reliable and secure cryptocurrency trading platform with a vital security feature is a plus. Not only can it minimize the risks of a fund transfer; traders can purchase or trade with ease. Here are some must-have requirements to narrow down your choices:

A good thing to know is that the failure rate of cryptocurrency is high. That means, before diving into a coin, it’s best to research its prospects. The last thing you want is another disappearance of a large group in the crypto paradigm.

The Differences: Investing vs. Trading Crypto

The term ‘investing and trading’ is used interchangeably in the cryptocurrency market. While these terms are inextricably intertwined, there’s indeed a difference. The most fundamental 

is that it requires a distinctly different mindset and tactics to make money in the crypto market. So, should you be trading or investing in crypto? Here’s an overview of the differences: 

Investors tend to have a longer-term outlook. That means a trader is prepared to commit over an extended time to these digital assets for more massive returns. Generally, it means investors intend to buy and hold (HODL) cryptocurrencies regardless of market volatility.  

Investors usually create a position at the lowest price and gradually build wealth through price appreciation of the project’s digital assets and shares. Investing in cryptocurrency usually involves minimal buying and selling assets. However, hedging is quintessential to managing any of the open positions. Principally, investing in cryptocurrency means you are in for the long haul, even if there are price fluctuations. 

As compared to crypto investment, traders lay hold of profits through the rise and fall of markets. That also translates to the enter and exit of a position over a shorter time frame for smaller but more frequent profits. When it comes to trading crypto, the most fundamental principle is to buy low and sell high in a considerably short period. The goal is to maximize the potential percentage of gains based on short-term price trends. Ultimately, to maximize capital growth and preservation.

Anyone can start trading cryptocurrency. But it’s undoubtedly confusing at the beginning. The crypto trading process itself differs from trading on fiat exchanges. Ultimately, the question any beginner would ask is how to start trading cryptocurrency? Here’s a list of requirements to help you kickstart your trading journey and start earning passive income.

The best way to start trading cryptocurrency is first to decide on an exchange to trade on. Similar to forex trading, novice users need to first register and deposit funds into the account hosted by the crypto exchange. A trader can only initiate the trading process upon the completion of the signups.

When selecting a cryptocurrency exchange, there are a few factors that may sway your decision. That includes geographical restrictions, transaction fees, technical support, security, ease of use, and leverage. But since cybersecurity is on edge, trading on cryptocurrency exchanges that use cold wallets is best to steer clear of these notorious hackers.

The use of a cryptocurrency wallet is inevitable to store and retrieve any digital assets. Since crypto is vulnerable to security hacks, using an integrated cryptocurrency wallet, preferably a cold wallet, is vital to safeguard your private keys. Yes, there is an overwhelming selection of crypto wallets ranging from Coinbase wallet, Binance trust wallet, to Poloniex wallet.

To narrow down your selection, make sure the wallets are compatible with your geographically needs. A crypto wallet with robust security, including password and data encryption, intuitive interface, and two-factor authenticator verification (2FA), is a plus. 

A wallet is a tool for cryptocurrency owners to store, receive, or send crypto from one to another. While a hot wallet does not steer away from its primary function, it’s instead built based on the internet ecosystem. 

A hot wallet works best to facilitate the decentralized blockchain ledger’s changes rather than storing a currency. And the linked public and private keys are essential to activate any transactions.

While the hot wallet’s security and safety are debatable, the vulnerability still lies upon a user’s behavior. However, it’s undeniable that hot wallets are prone to hacking because of their online private keys storing nature. The chances for hackers infiltrating a hot wallet are high but can be prevented through a hot wallet’s strategic use. For example, keeping a small amount of cryptocurrency in a hot wallet is less likely to be targeted for hacks. It’s simply not worth the effort of hacking into an account with little tokens. 

 Suitable for those who intend to access crypto easily and more frequently. It’s easy to set up and accepts more variety of tokens.

On the contrary, a cold wallet does not utilize internet connectivity to store any cryptocurrencies. A cold wallet, aka cold storage, is a digital wallet that holds personal information, including private keys offline on a platform that is only accessible physically. Hence, preventing cyber infiltration online. 

These cold wallets can be in the form of paper or hardware, depending on your likings. As the name suggests, a paper wallet exists when a cryptocurrency owner records its private keys on a piece of paper. As for hardware wallets, it can appear in the form of a remote device connected to the internet when used and disconnects when the transaction is over. This hardware can be in the form of a USB stick or a memory chip. 

It is best to keep in mind that cryptocurrencies are volatile assets. Naturally, these assets’ prices fluctuate over time within a span of a few minutes or hours. Staying up-to-date with the unceasing 

 is keeping abreast of the crypto trends, events, or the latest news. It’s also worth keeping an eye on the data, including 

Trading crypto is no different from Forex. The goal is to maximize profits with as little loss as possible. When it comes to trading, losing is inevitable; the key is how we can minimize these losses? Here are some common crypto trading mistakes you should avoid:

Trading cryptocurrency with leverage is legal, and it’s often used due to its efficiency. It is great to maximize the returns for profitable trades; however, it also magnifies losses when the crypto market favors your predictions. In short, when a crypto trader is over-leveraged, it increases crypto volatility. 

The use of position sizing is great to mitigate risks in a leveraged trade. When a position size is set, it’s clear that you can’t lose more than what you’ve selected to lose on a single transaction.

As the name suggests, revenge trading has a psychological effect on a trader who attempts to win back the losses by entering the market with a larger and riskier trade. Of course, there are chances of winning back what you lost. But, it’s riskier than you think.

Here are some of the symptoms that show you’re performing a revenge trade:

The best way to overcome these crypto trading mistakes is to set your emotions aside and get analytical to identify what went wrong. Be aware of the errors, and don’t repeat them ever again.

Cryptocurrency is still a good investment despite its volatility. While these uncertainties can be doubtful, they can also open up new opportunities for profit gains. Cryptocurrency is the future given that Bitcoin’s prospect is beaming, and there are plenty of decentralized projects lining up. For example, many international entities like Microsoft, Visa, Paypal, Square are already placing their crypto bets into the crypto marketplace. These projects will only continue to strengthen the crypto position in the financial industry. 

Investing in cryptocurrency means transparency is prioritized. Its intuitive nature makes a deposit, options, transaction, and a contract pellucid. Any actions can be taken without any access or involvement of an intermediary. It is dependable and only relies on the technology built on the blockchain. 

The development of decentralized finance (Defi) also further increases transparency in the ecosystem by impeding the centralized structures directly on the blockchain. 

Is Trading Crypto a Good Passive Income Source? 

Trading in crypto requires more frequent actions and strategic decisions as compared to investing in crypto. While traders rely on more significant returns through active trading, HODL crypto is a better option to earn passive income. 

Alternatively, coin mining, staking, and affiliate require little to no capital depositing to earn passive income. The challenging part includes the sustainability of these approaches. So, depending on your choice and expertise, making passive income with crypto is possible.

Whoever complies with the trade regulations can trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in general. However, it highly depends on geographical constraints and legality. While some countries treated Bitcoin (BTC) as a commodity and currency, there are some nations outlaw the utilization of digital currency. Mainly because of its decentralized nature that is against the existing monetary system. 

Here’s a list of the countries that are against the trade of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency: 

Bitcoin is restricted and prohibited from trading:

*Please refer to the local regulations before proceeding to trade cryptocurrency. The rules are subjected to change based on the local authority. Bybit holds no responsibility for any misinterpretation of the above data.

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading possesses a bright future, given that decentralization is favorable by the public in improving fair provisions and perceptions on economic development. One can agree that Bitcoin and crypto, in general, are gaining momentum and recognition from the crowd. Its value continued to spike and is speculated to reach new heights in the marketplace in the coming future. 

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