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Bear Trap A succinct definition of Bear Trap Bear TrapLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBEAR TRAPCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBear TrapA bear trap is where an individual or a group of traders looks to manipulate a cryptocurrency in order to create a pattern. For instance, a group of traders may simultaneously sell a large amount of a cryptocurrency, sending fake market signals because it paints a picture on the price chart that looks l…
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Optimistic Rollup A succinct definition of Optimistic Rollup Optimistic RollupLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYOPTIMISTIC ROLLUPCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinOptimistic RollupAn optimistic rollup is a Layer-2 scaling solution designed to enhance the throughput and efficiency of blockchains, particularly Ethereum. It allows transactions to be processed off the Layer-1 network, with the assumption that off-chain transactions are valid by…
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Double Bottom A succinct definition of Double Bottom Double BottomLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDOUBLE BOTTOMCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDouble BottomA bullish technical indicator pattern, a double bottom identifies a potential reversal in a downward trend, where it forms when an asset price reaches a low two times in a row with a moderate increase between the two lows. A double top is the reversal of this pattern after an extende…
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Hardware Wallet A succinct definition of Hardware Wallet Hardware WalletLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYHARDWARE WALLETCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinHardware WalletA hardware wallet is an offline physical cryptocurrency wallet that heavily emphasises the security of private keys. Hardware-based cold storage is generally considered more secure than software-based hot wallets because it keeps the private keys of a digital wallet complet…
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Bear Market A succinct definition of Bear Market Bear MarketLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBEAR MARKETCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBear MarketA bear market represents a period where the average prices of assets are on a prolonged decline. Traders use the term ‘bear market’ to define a market with a 20% decline or more; as such, prices are low and projected to continue dropping for an extended period of time.During a bear market,…
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Death Cross A succinct definition of Death Cross Death CrossLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDEATH CROSSCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDeath CrossA death cross is a chart pattern reflecting an asset’s price weakness in reference to the drop of its short-term moving average (MA) price below its long-term moving average price. An MA is the average price of an asset over a set period of time.Traders commonly use the 50-period moving aver…
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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) A succinct definition of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Peer-to-Peer (P2P)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPEER-TO-PEER (P2P)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPeer-to-Peer (P2P)Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks do not have a central server or authority that facilitates the management of its communications. Each user contributes in effort to help keep the entire network running smoothly, and all members of this network are considered equal…
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Open-Source A succinct definition of Open-Source Open-SourceLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYOPEN-SOURCECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinOpen-SourceOpen-source software refers to a specific approach to developing computer software. This approach permits a user to inspect, duplicate, and modify the software without restrictions. It is also commonly applied in the cryptocurrency industry, as it promotes and embraces an open exchange of info…
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Breakout A succinct definition of Breakout BreakoutLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBREAKOUTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBreakoutA breakout occurs when the price of a cryptocurrency asset breaks out of its normal price range, either moving above the resistance level (a price point where the asset previously struggled to go higher) or below the support level with increased volume, indicating the price may move further in the breakout d…
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Cryptocurrency A succinct definition of Cryptocurrency CryptocurrencyLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCRYPTOCURRENCYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCryptocurrencyA cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency in which all peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions are verified and recorded using cryptography, making it very difficult to counterfeit or hack. Cryptocurrencies are built to enable a decentralised financial (DeFi) system where anyone…
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