Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Cryptocurrency Investing 5
Chapter 1: What Is a Cryptocurrency? 7
Chapter 2: Why Invest in Cryptocurrencies? 17
Chapter 3: Recognizing the Risks of Cryptocurrencies 35
Chapter 4: Looking Under the Hood: Blockchain Technology 53
Chapter 5: How Cryptocurrencies Work 67

Part 2: The Fundamentals of Investing in Cryptos 83
Chapter 6: How to Buy Cryptocurrencies 85
Chapter 7: Using Cryptocurrency Wallets 105
Chapter 8: Different Types of Cryptocurrencies 119
Chapter 9: Identifying Top Performing Cryptocurrencies 141
Chapter 10: Diversification in Cryptocurrencies 155
Chapter 11: The Role of Cryptocurrency in the Metaverse 167

Part 3: Alternatives to Cryptos 185
Chapter 12: Getting Ahead of the Crowd: Investing in ICOs 187
Chapter 13: Cryptocurrency Mining 199
Chapter 14: Investing in NFTs 209
Chapter 15: Stocks and Exchange Traded Funds with Cryptocurrency Exposure 219
Chapter 16: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options 229
Chapter 17: Dealing with the Dollar and Other Fiat Currencies 237

Part 4: Essential Crypto Strategies and Tactics 249
Chapter 18: Using Technical Analysis 251
Chapter 19: Short-Term Trading Strategies 265
Chapter 20: Long-Term Investing Strategies 279
Chapter 21: Minimizing Losses and Maximizing Gains 287
Chapter 22: Using Ichimoku and Fibonacci Techniques 297
Chapter 23: Taxes and Cryptocurrencies 305

Part 5: The Part of Tens 315
Chapter 24: Ten Considerations Before Getting Started with Cryptocurrencies 317
Chapter 25: Ten Possible Moves When Your Crypto Portfolio Is Down 323
Chapter 26: Ten Challenges and Opportunities for Crypto Investors 329

Part 6: Appendixes 335
Appendix A: Resources for Cryptocurrency Investors 337
Appendix B: Resources for Personal Portfolio Management 353

Index 359