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Many beginners get confused by these abbreviations when looking at charts on exchanges. I was also completely clueless when I first started. Today, I’ll clarify these units for everyone—they’re actually very simple.
Let’s start with the most common ones. 1K means 1k, which everyone should know. If you see a trading volume marked as 1K on an exchange for a certain coin, it means the trading volume is 1k. But how much is 1K worth? That depends on the specific coin. For example, a coin with a 1K trading volume might only be a few thousand RMB.
Next is 1M, which stands for 1 million. 1E means 100

Recently, I’ve found that many beginners still have misunderstandings about liquidation. Today, I’m going to break this down and explain it clearly.
Simply put, liquidation is when, in leveraged trading, you lose up to a certain amount, and to protect itself, the trading platform forcibly sells your position. It sounds brutal, but this mechanism is actually necessary.
The core logic comes down to two words: margin and leverage. If you put up 1,000 as margin and use 10x leverage, you can trade contracts worth 10,000. It sounds great, but the risk is amplified by 10x as well. When the market mov

I just checked CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index, and it's currently at 48, which is still a bit low. I heard that this index is used to gauge the altcoin market trend; a score above 75 indicates a true altcoin season, so it doesn't seem to be there yet.
The logic behind this indicator is actually pretty interesting. It compares the top 100 cryptocurrencies (excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens) with Bitcoin to see which has performed better over the past 90 days. If altcoins collectively outperform BTC, the index will go up. With a score of only 48 now, it shows that mainstream coins a

When looking at exchange charts, you often see these letters, and many beginners aren't quite sure what they represent. Today, I'll clarify these common units so that next time you look at data, you won't be confused.
The most basic is 1K, which everyone should know means 1k. Then, moving up, is 1M, equal to 1 million. This 1M unit appears very frequently on exchanges, whether it's trading volume, market cap, or capital flow, and is often used to represent these figures. For example, if a certain coin's daily trading volume is 50M, that means 50 million.
Further up, 1E stands for 100 million,

The recent situation in the Middle East has indeed become a bit tense. I just saw someone asking why airline tickets to Dubai suddenly skyrocketed, so let me explain the underlying logic.
Simply put, now Middle Eastern people are fleeing abroad because the situation is really not optimistic. You see, Iran has launched large-scale operations targeting U.S. military deployments in the Middle East, and the U.S. military's core base is at Zafar Air Base near Abu Dhabi, just over a hundred kilometers from Dubai.
The UAE certainly won't sit idly by. They have deployed Patriot missile systems and THA

Recently, I’ve been researching perpetual contract platforms and found the Perpetual Protocol project quite interesting. I want to share with everyone what perp is and how it works.
In simple terms, Perpetual Protocol is a decentralized derivatives trading platform that allows you to bet on the price movements of crypto assets. Its unique feature is that it’s built on the xDai chain, which is not only faster than the Ethereum mainnet but also nearly free in transaction costs.
When it comes to the technical design of perp, the most impressive aspect is the zero gas fee. All transactions on the

Recently, I noticed that Blockstream CEO Adam Back has been making some bold Bitcoin price predictions on podcasts. This guy has always been a veteran player in the crypto space.
According to his sharing on the Milk Road podcast, Adam Back believes that Bitcoin has not yet reached its peak. He says that even if BTC is trading at $100k now, it’s still quite cheap in the long run. He predicts that during this market cycle, Bitcoin could bottom out at $500k, and it might even surge to $1 million per coin.
Interestingly, Adam Back analyzed the price trends after previous Bitcoin halvings. He found

Recently, many people have misconceptions about the concept of adding to a position. In fact, adding to a position is simply an investment tool designed to help you lower your average cost, but only if you truly understand the market and have good judgment.
Adding to a position is not a technique suitable for everyone. First, you need to have confidence in the market direction over the next few days—it's not just guesswork. Second, your funds need to be sufficient; if you've already used 80% of your capital, don’t expect to add more. It's important to keep some ammunition. Another key point is

Recently, I've been looking into discussions related to crypto wallets and found that many people still have a somewhat fuzzy understanding of private keys. In fact, understanding private keys is really crucial for managing your digital assets; otherwise, problems can easily arise.
Simply put, a private key is a secret alphanumeric string, like your super password. With it, you have full control over the funds on a blockchain address. In systems like Bitcoin or Ethereum, whoever holds the private key is the true owner of the assets.
The characteristics of private keys are also quite interestin

Recently, while studying trading systems, I’ve become increasingly aware of a problem—many people use MACD, but most have never actually adjusted the MACD settings.
Honestly, the default 12-26-9 parameters are quite handy, but they may not suit your trading style. I spent a lot of time backtesting to realize this.
First, let’s talk about what MACD actually does. It has three core components: the fast line reflects short-term momentum, the slow line tracks long-term trends, and the signal line helps you judge entry and exit points. The reason the 12-26-9 combination is so widely used is because

Anyone who frequently looks at candlestick charts should have heard of the concept of divergence, but not many traders truly understand what divergence means. I’ll briefly talk about top divergence and bottom divergence—both are quite helpful for judging short-term turning points.
Simply put, divergence is a phenomenon in which the price and the indicators are not moving in sync. Most of the time, we’re talking about RSI or MACD. Top divergence suggests that a possible market top may be near, while bottom divergence hints at a chance for a rebound after hitting the bottom.
Let’s start with top

Recently, I’ve been pondering a question: why does Chainlink (LINK) hold such a special position in the blockchain world? To put it simply, what is Link really? It’s quite easy to understand — it’s the bridge connecting blockchain and the real world.
We all know that blockchain itself is a closed system; smart contracts cannot see outside data. This is the famous “oracle problem.” Imagine a insurance contract that needs to know today’s weather, or a DeFi lending platform that requires real-time asset prices, but the blockchain cannot access this information internally. If we rely on a single c

Recently, I’ve noticed a phenomenon in trading: many people’s understanding of the KD indicator remains superficial. In fact, mastering this tool can significantly improve your trading success rate.
First, let’s talk about the core logic of the KD indicator. It’s essentially about observing where the current price stands relative to a certain period in the past. The system is built around two lines: the K line reacts quickly, capturing price changes rapidly, while the D line is relatively smooth, used to confirm trends. Both lines fluctuate between 0 and 100; higher values indicate the price i

Recently, many people have been asking what VC projects are, so I’ll give a brief explanation. VC stands for Venture Capital, which is a type of investment where money is invested in high-growth potential companies in exchange for equity or profits. These projects usually focus on technological innovation and startups, offering high returns but also carrying significant risks.
The current problem is that many VC projects set their goals from the start to list on a major exchange, which is actually a pretty flawed approach. I’ve noticed that investors seem to be following this trend, but think

I’ve found that the biggest problem for many retail investors is not knowing when to enter the market. When the market is falling, they’re afraid of buying at a lower point; when the market is rising, they’re afraid of chasing the high and getting trapped. Actually, the answer to this problem is hidden in the candlestick charts—once you learn how to identify support and resistance levels, buying and selling become much simpler.
Support lines, simply put, are the “bottom line” when prices are falling. When the price drops to a certain level, bullish traders see an opportunity and buy in large q

Recently, I've been thinking about something—many people don't fully understand the benefits of cryptocurrencies. Instead of saying that investing in cryptocurrencies is just a way to make quick money, it's more accurate to see it as a whole new approach to asset allocation.
Let's start with the most straightforward part. In recent years, the price increases of cryptocurrencies have been quite impressive, attracting a large number of investors. But what truly deserves attention is that cryptocurrencies, as a relatively young asset class, have a low correlation with traditional stocks and bonds

Recently, more and more people have been asking me why they should invest in cryptocurrencies. I think it's necessary to have a good discussion about this topic.
Honestly, there are quite a few benefits to cryptocurrencies. The most obvious is the potential for returns. Over the past few years, the price volatility in the crypto space has been well documented, and many early participants have made substantial profits. But this is just the surface; deeper value lies in how cryptocurrencies can help diversify your investment portfolio. They are a relatively young asset class with low correlation

Recently, a friend asked me what exactly the non-farm payroll data is all about. I realized that many people are still a bit confused between the small non-farm payroll and the big non-farm payroll, so I might as well organize and share it with everyone.
First, let's talk about the small non-farm payroll, officially called the ADP National Employment Report. It is published by ADP, a company that provides payroll processing services, so their data is based on the employment situations of their clients. The ADP report is usually released on the first Wednesday of each month, and importantly, it

Recently, I’ve been pondering a question: what does it really mean to be a true businessman? Sun Yuchen provided an answer eight years ago—"My standard for judging a person is how much money they make." This guy isn’t just talking; he has been practicing this philosophy since 2014.
Yesterday, I saw news that he used $100 million to take Tron (TRX) public through a backdoor listing, which made me realize that this post-90s entrepreneur has transformed himself from a crypto figure into the helm of a NASDAQ-listed company. Achieving this at 35, with holdings in seven or eight companies and projec

Recently, I’ve been thinking about a question: why do some people insist on not selling even when Bitcoin reaches an all-time high? This is what is called the hodler spirit.
The term "Hodler" actually evolved within the Bitcoin community, specifically used to describe those who hold onto their crypto investments regardless of market fluctuations. Whether prices surge, bubbles burst, or someone tries to buy them out, they stay put. A true hodler will keep holding Bitcoin, unaffected by even the most tempting profits.
Bitcoin’s biggest characteristic is its extreme volatility. Because it is a de