Digital Currency Investment Beginner's Guide: Core Concepts and Practical Points#
Blockchain assets are mainly divided into five categories:
- Payment Type (BTC)
- Platform Type (ETH)
- Application Type (SC)
- Stable Type (USDT)
- Equity Type (Repurchase BNB)
New investors should focus on distinguishing valuable projects from air projects, adhere to value targets, and stay away from speculative bubbles! Here are the essential foundational knowledge:
1. Basic Rules of the Trading Market#
- 24/7 Trading: Operates continuously 7×24 hours
- No Price Limit: Daily fluctuations may exceed 20% (e.g., BTC's historical single-day surge record)
- Flexible Trading Units: Supports purchases starting from 0.0001 BTC (approximately 0.6 yuan)
- T+0 Mechanism: Purchases made on the same day can be sold immediately
- Instant Fund Flow: Withdrawals can be exchanged for fiat currency at any time
Special Reminder: Prioritize compliant platforms that have been operating for over 5 years
Top 10 Digital Asset Exchanges in 2025 - Authoritative List
2. Newbie Operating Guidelines#
- Core Configuration Recommendation: BTC + ETH should account for over 60% of holdings
- Asset Classification Awareness:
- Underlying Public Chains (ETH/ADA)
- Application Protocols (UNI/AAVE)
- Stable Assets (USDC/DAI)
- Fiat Deposit Channels:
- Certified OTC Platforms (supporting multiple currencies)
- Guaranteed OTC (recommended BTC/ETH)
3. Essential Terminology Dictionary#
Key Concepts | Operational Analysis |
---|---|
Full Position/Half Position | Capital usage management |
Take Profit/Stop Loss | Set thresholds at 20%/15% |
Leverage Ratio | Recommended not to exceed 5x |
Contract Delivery | Note the differences between weekly/quarterly contracts |
Funding Rate | Indicator for balancing long and short positions |
4. Asset Security Solutions#
Storage Solution Comparison:#
- Exchange Custody (convenient but higher risk)
- Software Wallets (MetaMask/Trust Wallet)
- Hardware Cold Wallets (Ledger/OneKey)
Security Advice: Use a "Cold Wallet + Multi-Signature" solution for large assets
Further Reading#
2025 Exchange Security Rating Report
Real Case: The Revelation from Millions in Profit to Debt