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Methods of Trading Bitcoin like a Pro
Read this article to learn how to trade Bitcoin like a Pro. Know more about mining, investing without holding and other helpful info.
Smart Ways to Trade Bitcoin
Bitcoin started a rollercoaster of ups and downs in the last few months. Once it got down, the crypto world was flooded with small prices and huge losses that affected millions of investors. So, which are the smartest ways to trade Bitcoin, and how does it work?
Understanding How Blockchain Work
Before starting to invest in Bitcoin, traders should know what blockchain is, and how it works. It is a decentralized system distributed across a network infrastructure that consists of blockchains used to store and transfer information in a way that assures the immutability of data.
Not to say that the blockchain is not controlled by a specific institution but only by its members. The users that compile the info into cryptographic data sets and make a new block will receive a small compensation when mining cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This can be a fraction of a Bitcoin or one or more coins, depending on how much an individual can mine.
Investing Without Holding Bitcoin
Investing money in companies that hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is a smart move. As the price of this coin has been volatile for the last 3 months, investors have barely made a profit. Also, most of them don’t know the future of cryptocurrency and some may be afraid to invest in this period. To minimize losses, buyers can take a closer look at stocks that accept Bitcoin as a payment method. The most popular 5 stocks that meet this criterion are Silvergate, Mogo, Coinbase, PayPal, and Square INC.
Another way to invest without holding is putting money into a related Bitcoin Fund like Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. This fund will make investors’ jobs easier as it doesn’t require a crypto wallet to make transactions. Therefore, traders have the option to buy Bitcoin easier but this does come with a 2% tax.
Now that you understand how blockchain works, how to invest without holding, there is one more thing to know about Bitcoin, and that’s how versatile and useful it could be for lots of niches. For instance, you would be surprised to find out that South African gambling websites use cryptocurrencies as a payment method. To find the best ones, there are comparison sites that inform which bitcoin casinos are safe, secure, and legal. They are specialists who analyze everything you’ll need to know from bonuses, transfers, and security criteria. Who knew?
Mining Bitcoin
For those who don’t know, the region of the Caucasus is a hotspot for miners as it comes with regulatory freedom and cheap operations. These two elements are the main attractor for people who are not only mining Bitcoin but other cryptocurrencies too. But not all investors can move abroad and mine in a more favourable context. Starting this crypto activity implies costs, time, and patience.
It is much safer to mine than to buy Bitcoin. Beginners can start to learn how to do that at home, with their PC or smartphone, but they won’t earn a fortune. Moreover, those who want to see higher returns, have to build a customized computer with a powerful GPU, and power supply units. An affordable setup could reach up to $1,500 or more.
Buying Fractions of Bitcoin
Traders can buy a fraction of a Bitcoin if they don’t want to acquire it at full price. Even 1 satoshi (0.0000001 BTC) is enough to have it stored in a crypto wallet. Although the market is unpredictable, lots of people believe in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and invest regularly.
Beginners should know that they don’t need fortunes to start and invest, even $10.00 can purchase a part of Bitcoin. Once traders think about a budget, all they need to do next is to find a wallet to store their assets. Some of the best ones you can find on the market right now are MetaMask, Coinbase, or Robinhood.
Investing in Bitcoin isn’t too hard for those who take a moment to find the right way to do it. From buying fractions to mining or investing in stocks that accept Bitcoin, there are lots of methods to choose from. The market has lots of apps to download for free and even PRO versions to trade with carrying no extra costs. As a final piece of advice, make sure to choose a wallet that boosts security, safety and comes with updated prices of Bitcoin before starting to trade.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange rose by 2.30 per cent, spurring the NASD Security Index (NSI) to close higher by 96.61 points to 4,296.34 points from 4,199.73 points, and raising the market capitalisation by N57.99 billion to N2.578 trillion from N2.521 trillion.
The market was up yesterday despite a lower activity level, as the volume of securities traded slumped by 94.7 per cent to 1.3 million units from the previous 23.9 million units. The value of securities slipped by 57.2 per cent to N29.2 million from the preceding session’s N68.2 million, while the number of deals executed by market participants increased by 6.7 per cent to 32 deals from the 30 deals carried out on Thursday.
At the close of transactions, Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Plc remained the most traded stock by value on a year-to-date basis, with a turnover of 3.4 billion units worth N8.4 billion, trailed by Infrastructure Credit Guarantee (Infracredit) Plc with 2.3 billion units valued at N6.5 billion in trades, and Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc with 70.8 million units traded for N4.9 billion.
GNI Plc was also the most traded stock by volume on a year-to-date basis, with 3.4 billion units sold for N8.4 billion, followed by Infracredit Plc with 2.3 billion units exchanged for N6.5 billion, and Resourcery Plc with 1.1 billion units transacted for N415.7 million.
During the trading day, there were three price gainers and two price losers, led by Afriland Properties Plc, which shed N1.48 to sell at N15.17 per share compared with the previous session’s N16.65 per share, and Food Concepts Plc, which slid by 7 Kobo to close at N2.69 per unit versus N2.76 per unit.
Conversely, FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc improved its value by N9.50 to trade at N150.00 per share compared with Thursday’s closing price of N140.50 per share, CSCS Plc went up by N7.95 to N89.65 per unit from N81.70 per unit, and 11 Plc soared by N6.94 to N206.95 per share from N200.01 per share.
By Dipo Olowookere
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited lost its footing by 0.07 per cent on Friday as a result of renewed profit-taking by investors.
The fall happened after Thomas Wyatt and Guinness Nigeria led other price losers group comprising 27 stocks at the market yesterday due to selling pressure.
Thomas Wyatt Nigeria shed 10.00 per cent to quote at N2.70, Guinness Nigeria drowned by 9.99 per cent to close at N329.00, Ikeja Hotel slipped by 9.96 per cent to N42.50, Zichis shed 9.94 per cent to trade at N26.37, and McNichols depreciated by 9.91 per cent to N5.00.
On the flip side, International Breweries gained 9.92 per cent to finish at N13.30, NEM Insurance appreciated by 9.61 per cent to N27.95, Jaiz Bank grew by 6.36 per cent to N9.20, UPDC expanded by 6.33 per cent to N4.20, and Livestock Feeds increased by 6.32 per cent to N9.25.
Business Post reports that investor sentiment remained bullish despite the loss recorded during the session, as there were 27 price decliners and 30 price advancers, representing a positive market breadth index.
Yesterday, market participants transacted 441.3 million equities for N19.4 billion in 44,938 deals compared with the 1.7 billion equities worth N112.0 billion traded in 44,780 deals a day earlier. This showed that the trading volume contracted by 74.04 per cent, the trading value declined by 82.68 per cent, and an uptick in the number of deals by 0.35 per cent.
Access Holdings led the activity chart on Friday after selling 40.2 million shares valued at N1.0 billion, Sterling Holdco traded 30.3 million stocks worth N228.8 million, Fidelity Bank sold 26.3 million equities for N505.6 million, Zenith Bank transacted 22.3 million shares valued at N2.5 billion, and First Holdco exchanged 19.0 million stocks worth N1.3 billion.
During the last trading session of the week, the consumer goods sector rose by 0.49 per cent, the insurance counter increased by 0.06 per cent, and the industrial goods index closed flat, while the banking and energy indices lost 0.78 per cent and 0.52 per cent, respectively.
As a result, the All-Share Index (ASI) shrank by 159.97 points to 243,798.76 points from 243,958.73 points, and the market capitalisation moderated by N103 billion to N156.445 trillion from N156.548 trillion.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Naira performed poorly against the United States Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX) on Friday, July 10, losing N1.19 or 0.09 per cent to close at N1,379.62/$1, in contrast to Thursday’s exchange rate of N1,378.43/$1.
It also depreciated against the Pound Sterling in the official market during the trading session by N3.80 to trade at N1,850.62/£1 compared with the previous day’s N1,846.82/£1, but gained 43 Kobo on the Euro to sell at N1,575.66/€1 versus the preceding day’s N1,576.09/€1.
At the GTBank FX desk, the Naira weakened against the Dollar yesterday by N1 to quote at N1,386/$1 compared with the previous session’s N1,835/$1, and maintained stability in the black market at N1.400/$1.
Data showed that interbank FX turnover fell by about 10 per cent on Friday to $71.044 million from $78.708 million the previous day. Also, interbank forex market deals reduced to 87 from 106 trades executed at the window on Thursday.
The total forex inflows into the Nigerian foreign exchange market have been fluctuating, with about $1 billion in total inflows reported last week.
Total FX inflows settled at $0.99 billion last week, according to the research subsidiary of Coronation Merchant Bank, with Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) accounting for the largest share at 35.81 per cent, or $0.35 billion.
Exporters accounted for 28.72 per cent or $0.28 billion, while the CBN contributed 11.15 per cent or $0.11 billion. Non-Bank Corporations also made up a notable 10.92 per cent of total inflows, reflecting continued support from both market-driven and official sources.
In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin rose above $64,100, retesting the price level that rejected it on Monday, with a clean break above, opening the path toward the June 15 high of $67,250. It gained 0.3 per cent to sell at $64,114.16.
Ethereum (ETH) appreciated by 1.6 per cent to $1,798.81, Dogecoin (DOGE) grew by 0.6 per cent to $0.0742, Binance Coin (BNB) added 0.6 per cent to sell for $576.47, Cardano (ADA) also grew by 0.6 per cent to $0.1674, and Ripple (XRP) jumped by 0.4 per cent to $1.10.
But Solana (SOL) lost 1.1 per cent to settle at $77.95, and TRON (TRX) declined by 0.2 per cent to $0.3296, while the US Dollar Tether (USDT) and the US Dollar Coin (USDC) remained unchanged at $1.00 apiece.
