Crypto Trading Basics
Orders, fees and risk — the fundamentals before you place a trade.
Trading crypto means buying and selling assets to profit from price moves. Before you start, learn the mechanics and, above all, risk management.
Order types
A market order fills immediately at the best price; a limit order fills only at a price you set. Watch out for slippage in low-liquidity markets.
Manage risk first
Decide how much you are willing to lose on any trade before you enter, and size your position accordingly — our position size calculator helps. Trading is high-risk; most beginners lose money, and none of this is financial advice.
Educational content only — not financial advice. Always do your own research before investing in crypto.
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