Glossary

Simulated cryptocurrency trading using virtual funds to practice strategies without risking real money.

Rapid cryptocurrency sales driven by fear during a price decline, often worsening the downturn.

Rapid cryptocurrency purchases driven by fear of missing out on a price surge rather than rational analysis.

A physical document containing a printed cryptocurrency public address and private key, used as a form of cold storage.

A decentralized network architecture where participants interact directly with each other without a central intermediary.

A technical analysis condition where a cryptocurrency has dropped sharply and may be due for a recovery.

A technical analysis condition where a cryptocurrency has risen significantly and may be due for a correction.

The minimum ratio of collateral value to loan value required in DeFi lending protocols.

Locking up more collateral than the value of a loan in DeFi lending protocols to protect against market volatility.

Direct cryptocurrency trading between two parties outside of a formal exchange, often used for large transactions.