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Published on: Oct 31, 2024  PrimeXBT has added six new cryptos (POL, 1INCH, AAVE, INJ, CRV, MKR) that you can exchange or deposit through, with more expected in the coming weeks. The latest additions come as the crypto market experiences notable volatility, with Bitcoin breaking $70K, sparking speculation about a bull run. Crypto trading is high-risk […]

Michael Marcus (1947-2023) was the first trader interviewed in Jack Schwager’s famous Market Wizards series. He’s known for doing what most traders dream of doing – transforming modest capital into significant amounts of money, often yielding returns that would be remarkable by any standard (48% compounded returns over a 20-year period). Let’s look into the […]

Ed Seykota is a trader most known for his work with automated, systematic trading and the futures market.  Famous for his feature in Market Wizards where author Jack Schwager wrote that his “achievements must certainly rank him as one of the best traders of our time,” Seykota began trading in the 1970s, at a time when […]

Understanding randomness is important for traders and investors. It shapes risk management strategies, the effectiveness of trading algorithms, and decision-making processes.  The skill vs. luck question is especially relevant for new traders, as any initial success or failure may be attributed to one or the other without actually knowing what’s causing or leading to what. […]

Swissquote has introduced fractional shares, allowing users to allocate funds to the cent, making assets with high unit prices accessible to traders with less capital. Key Takeaways Trade fractions of shares like AAPL, ETFs like FTSE-All World, cryptos like Bitcoin, or Swissquote’s Themes like Battery Industry. Choose exactly how much you want to invest with […]

The Put/Call Ratio is a popular and widely-used indicator in options trading and technical analysis. It helps traders understand market sentiment and potential trend reversals. It’s calculated by dividing the total number of put options traded by the total number of call options traded over a specific period. The ratio can be calculated for individual […]

Options expiration statistics help understand how options contracts behave as they approach their expiration dates. In turn, this can influence trading strategies and risk management. Understanding these patterns can be useful for traders using various types of options trading strategies.   Key Takeaways – Options Expiration Statistics 10% of option contracts are exercised early.  50–60% […]

Options strategies can provide income through various means, such as selling premium, hedging, or through market movements. These strategies try to efficiently balance risk and reward and offer consistent income while managing potential losses. Options strategies for income generally entail concepts such as the covered call and other “covered” concepts involving some combination of having a […]

The Wheeling strategy is a simple yet effective options trading technique.  Based on selling put options and covered calls, this cyclical strategy allows traders to generate income regardless of market trends.  Here, we’ll look at how the Wheeling strategy works, its risks and rewards, and how to use it.   Key Takeaways – Wheeling Strategy […]

Every decision that you make in the financial markets should be formulated as an expected value calculation. Every trade or every bet can be thought of as a probability. There is a probability and reward for being right and there’s a probability and penalty for being incorrect. In other words, how to calculate expected value […]