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Crypto Tax Basics
Home › Guides › Taxes › Crypto Tax Basics Crypto tax preparation starts with complete records, not with a form at the end of the year. Buying, selling, swapping, staking, moving funds, and paying fees can leave records across several exchanges and wallets. This guide explains how to organize that information so you can review…
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Liquidation Risk for Beginners
Home › Guides › Security › Liquidation Risk Liquidation risk is the chance that a leveraged crypto position closes automatically because the funds supporting it are no longer enough. It can happen quickly when price moves against the position. This guide explains the basic terms, the checks to make before a trade, and the practical…
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Staking APY Explained
Home › Guides › Staking Rewards Staking rewards are payments that some proof of stake networks provide to people who help support the network or delegate assets to a validator. The rate shown on a website is only one part of the decision. You also need to understand price risk, lockup rules, validator quality, fees,…
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How Gas Fees Work
Home › Guides › Gas Fees Crypto gas fees are network charges paid to process a transaction. They are not paid to The Crypto Town. The amount depends on the network, current demand, transaction type, and settings used by your wallet or exchange. You may pay a fee when sending crypto, swapping a token, approving…
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DCA vs Lump Sum Crypto Buying
Home › Guides › Dollar Cost Averaging Dollar cost averaging means buying a chosen amount of crypto on a regular schedule instead of making one large purchase at once. People often call this a DCA plan. It can make the purchase process easier to follow, but it does not remove the risk that the asset…