Futures operate in a multi-trillion dollar industry. They are complex financial instruments that allow you to speculate on whether the price of an asset will be higher or lower in the future. While futures are particularly common when trading commodities like gold, oil, and wheat – they have since reached the Bitcoin scene. Whether or […]
Introducing Multi HODL: Crypto Margin Trading (Made Easy)
Recently, I’ve been discussing the Europe-based FinTech platform YouHodler a lot on here. For readers of those articles, you probably noticed as strange new terms appear frequently. One of those terms is “Multi HODL” and at first glance, it may not mean much to you but as we peel back the layers behind this tool, […]
Custody Solutions for Bitcoin and Cryptoassets
Once you buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other cryptoasset, you’re not done. The hard part is what comes next — deciding how to custody your crypto. If you own a significant amount, the biggest problem you need to solve is keeping it secure. Self-custody is ideal for some, but others want third-party solutions that offload […]
How to use YouHodler’s “Turbo Loans” (for Dummies)
In this article, I’ll take a look at Turbo Loans, which are a feature of one of my favorite crypto lending platforms – YouHodler. If you haven’t heard of YouHodler yet, make sure you check out my YouHodler in-depth review first before reading this article. And by the way, I’m not saying you’re a dummy. […]
Can Governments Ban Bitcoin?
One of the biggest remaining perceived risks of Bitcoin remains the possibility of governments around the world banning Bitcoin in some way or another. As far back as 2015 there were already rumors of big countries and the EU planning on banning Bitcoin, but nothing has come out of that. So let’s explore the […]
The Barbell Strategy for Balancing Your Investment Portfolio
The barbell strategy is a portfolio framework that forces you to take a position: go very safe or go very risky, and cut out the mushy middle. No balanced funds. No “moderate” allocations that feel comfortable but perform mediocrely in every scenario. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the author and statistician who popularised the idea, put it […]
How to do Tax Loss Harvesting on Crypto
Before we start – the usual disclaimer that this should not be taken as tax advice. Always consult a qualified tax lawyer or consultant before you take tax-related financial decisions. Towards the end of every year, you will come across a lot of talk about tax loss harvesting, especially in the USA, where it is […]
The Best Crypto-Friendly Banks in Europe
The conversation around banks and crypto in Europe has changed completely since I first wrote about this topic back in 2020. Back then, the problem was simple and frustrating: banks were blocking transfers to exchanges, freezing accounts, and treating anyone who touched Bitcoin like a suspected money launderer. Finding a bank that would let you […]
Carry Trade Explained: How It Works, Risks, and Crypto Opportunities (2026)
TL;DR: A carry trade means borrowing in a low-interest-rate currency and investing in a higher-yielding one, pocketing the difference. It’s been a staple of forex markets for decades — and now crypto traders use the same principle with stablecoin lending, Bitcoin futures basis trades, and DeFi yield strategies. The potential returns are real, but so […]
How to Buy Bitcoin in Europe – The Best Exchanges
Buy Bitcoin In March 2020 Bitcoin was priced at ‘just’ under $5,000. And today? The very same digital currency has gone beyond $40,000. Put simply, this means that Bitcoin has increased in value by over 800% since March 2020. With this in mind, it goes without saying that interest throughout Europe in this cutting-edge cryptocurrency […]
How to Get Crypto Price Alerts
Crypto assets can go through weeks of flat price action, and then suddenly go into a frenzy in a few hours. It is not practical for investors who are not professional traders to keep on top of the crypto markets themselves, also because the market is open 24/7. How can we get crypto price alerts […]
Best Apps for Trading Crypto in 2026
I bought my first Bitcoin in 2013. Back then, the process involved wiring money to a Slovenian exchange through a series of steps that felt more like money laundering than investing. The whole experience was confusing, slow, and more than a little sketchy. In 2026, buying crypto is as straightforward as buying a stock. The […]












