💰 Cryptocurrency
Digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography, making it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. Examples include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of altcoins.
₿ Bitcoin (BTC)
The first and most valuable cryptocurrency, created in 2009. It operates on a decentralized peer-to-peer network without central authority.
🔷 Ethereum (ETH)
A decentralized platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) to be built and run without downtime or interference.
📈 Market Order
An order to buy or sell immediately at the best available current market price. Executed instantly but price may vary slightly.
🎯 Limit Order
An order to buy or sell at a specific price or better. The order will only execute when the market reaches your specified price.
📊 Stop-Loss Order
A protective order that automatically sells your asset when it reaches a certain price to limit potential losses.
💱 Trading Pair
Two cryptocurrencies that can be traded against each other, such as BTC/USDT (Bitcoin vs Tether) or ETH/BTC (Ethereum vs Bitcoin).
📉 Bear Market
A market condition where prices are falling or expected to fall, characterized by pessimism and negative sentiment.
📈 Bull Market
A market condition where prices are rising or expected to rise, characterized by optimism and positive sentiment.
💎 HODL
A term meaning "Hold On for Dear Life" - holding onto cryptocurrency for the long term regardless of price fluctuations.
🔐 Wallet
A digital tool used to store, send, and receive cryptocurrencies. Can be hot (online) or cold (offline) storage.
⛓️ Blockchain
A distributed ledger technology that records transactions across multiple computers, ensuring security and transparency.
🔒 Cold Storage
Storing cryptocurrency offline, disconnected from the internet, providing maximum security against hacking.
⚡ Hot Wallet
A cryptocurrency wallet connected to the internet, convenient for frequent transactions but less secure than cold storage.
💵 Fiat Currency
Government-issued currency that is not backed by a physical commodity, such as USD, EUR, or GBP.
🪙 Altcoin
Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. Examples include Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, and thousands of others.
📊 Volume
The total amount of cryptocurrency traded within a specific time period, indicating market activity and liquidity.
💹 Liquidity
The ease with which an asset can be bought or sold without affecting its price. High liquidity means easier trading.
📈 Market Cap
The total value of all coins in circulation, calculated by multiplying current price by total supply.
⚖️ Leverage
Borrowing funds to increase trading position size, amplifying both potential profits and losses. Common in margin trading.
🔄 Staking
Holding cryptocurrency in a wallet to support network operations and earn rewards, similar to earning interest.
🎁 Airdrop
Free distribution of cryptocurrency tokens to wallet addresses, often used for marketing or rewarding early adopters.
🔐 Private Key
A secret code that allows you to access and control your cryptocurrency. Must be kept secure and never shared.
🌐 Public Key
A cryptographic code that serves as your wallet address, safe to share for receiving cryptocurrency.
⏱️ Gas Fee
A fee paid to process transactions on blockchain networks, especially Ethereum. Varies based on network congestion.
🔄 DeFi
Decentralized Finance - financial services built on blockchain without traditional intermediaries like banks.
🪙 NFT
Non-Fungible Token - unique digital assets representing ownership of specific items, art, or collectibles.
📊 Candlestick Chart
A type of price chart showing open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period, used in technical analysis.
📉 Support Level
A price level where buying pressure is strong enough to prevent the price from falling further.
📈 Resistance Level
A price level where selling pressure is strong enough to prevent the price from rising further.