Digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. Examples include Bitcoin and Ethereum.

A decentralized digital ledger technology that records transactions across many computers securely.

A collection of financial assets, including various cryptocurrencies, held by an investor.

The act of allocating resources, usually money, to generate profit or income over time.

The process of evaluating market trends and data to make informed investment decisions.

A risk management strategy that involves spreading investments across various assets to reduce risk.

The identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks, followed by coordinated efforts to minimize or control them.

A misspelling of 'hold'; it refers to the strategy of holding onto cryptocurrencies instead of selling them.

Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, often created to improve upon Bitcoin's features.

A digital tool that allows users to store, send, and receive cryptocurrencies securely.

A platform where cryptocurrencies can be bought, sold, or traded for other digital currency or traditional currency.

A fundraising method where new cryptocurrencies sell tokens to investors to raise capital.

An emotional response that drives investors to buy into a cryptocurrency due to rising prices.

Negative information spread to influence perceptions about a cryptocurrency or market.

A market condition where prices are rising or are expected to rise; optimistic investor sentiment.

A market condition characterized by falling prices and pessimistic investor sentiment.

The ease with which an asset can be converted into cash without affecting its market price.

Analyzing price charts and market data to forecast future price movements of cryptocurrencies.

Evaluating a cryptocurrency's intrinsic value by examining related economic, financial, and other qualitative and quantitative factors.

Self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code on a blockchain.

A digital asset created on a blockchain, often representing assets or utility in a project.

The total market value of a cryptocurrency, calculated by multiplying the current price by the total supply.

The distribution of authority and control away from a central authority, enhancing security and transparency.

A consensus mechanism used in blockchain networks to validate transactions and secure the network.

A consensus mechanism that allows holders of a cryptocurrency to validate transactions based on the number of coins they hold.