Archive: trading
The Investor’s Guide to Making Money in Crypto
By Adam Sharp on January 28, 2022
I talked with an old friend this week. After we caught up, he asked, “You still doing that crypto stuff?” He wanted advice on various coins, trading and people to follow. So I told him what I know. Here are the key points. Don’t Trade Just don’t trade crypto. Instead, buy and hold coins long term. Trading fees eat into your potential profits constantly. And most people time trades poorly. And if…
Why You Should Avoid Crypto Trading
By Adam Sharp on October 8, 2021
Almost everyone I know in the crypto community considers themselves a “trader.” Not an investor, a trader. They try to time the market, often using leverage. A lot of people assume that trading is the path to riches.
Don’t Be Fooled by Crypto Hype
By Adam Sharp on December 4, 2020
Lately I’ve been extremely bullish on crypto. And for good reason. But I want to take a step back today. I want to make sure we don’t get too far ahead of ourselves. It will take time for these big institutional firms to fully move into…
Trading Too Much Hurts Returns
By Adam Sharp on January 3, 2020
Data shows investors who trade too much underperform their “buy-and-hold” peers.