Web3 came into existence posed as a blockchain-powered disruption to the current state of the internet. Yet, as a nascent technology, a fog of assumptions plagues discussions about the real capabilities of Web3 and its role in our day-to-day lives. Considering the promise of a decentralized internet using public blockchains, a complete transition to Web3…
Trading can be considered a game of probability. This means that every trader will invariably get it wrong sometimes. When a trade goes bad, there are only two options: accept the loss and liquidate your position, or double down and possibly go down with the ship. This is why the use of stop orders is…
There are a lot of different things you should consider before jumping in and putting your money into a specific investment. Doing a value analysis of the potential investment can help you determine whether it is a good choice or not. This process is called valuation and helps investors determine the current and projected value…
The S&P 500 ended its four-week-long recovery last week after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting hinted that the central bank’s rate hikes will continue until inflation is under control. Members of the Fed said there was no evidence that inflation pressures appear to be easing. Another dampener was the statement by St. Louis…
The pivot point and its derivatives are a tool that provides forex traders with potential support and resistance levels and helps minimize risk. Using reference points such as support and resistance helps determine when to enter the market, place stops and take profits. However, many newbie traders pay too much attention to technical indicators, including…
What is deferred perpetuity? Perpetuity is a series of fixed payments that last for an infinite period. Delayed or deferred perpetuity is a perpetual flow of cash flow that begins at a predetermined date in the future. Fixed dividend preferred stocks are often valued on a perpetuity formula. If the dividends come in five years,…
Bitcoin (BTC) is staging a repeat of price action from May with its latest drop, the latest data shows. As the dust settles on a 6% comedown for BTC/USD, analysis argues that its trip to $25,000 was never meant to last. Realized price comes back to haunt the BTC chart After taking some by surprise…
What is a Moving Average Envelope? Moving averages (MA) are a popular trading tool. Unfortunately, they are prone to giving false signals in choppy markets. By applying an envelope to the moving average, some of these sawtooth trades can be avoided and traders can increase their profits. Envelope trading has been a favorite tool of…
You can borrow against your annuity to make a down payment on a house, but you must be prepared to pay interest on the borrowed funds, fees and any penalties. In fact, when looking for a way to fund your down payment, borrowing against an annuity should be a method of last resort. Key points…