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Leverage trading with crypto trading bots

In this article, we explain what is self custody and why it's important, we will then look at many alternatives for self-custody focusing on some popular hot wallets. 

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<h2>Introduction</h2>As the bear market rides on, traders are looking at promising projects to place their investments. This article outlines the key reasons why traders should seriously consider adding GameFi tokens to their portfolios and the top 3 GameFi tokens with the most growth potential for the coming months.GameFi is one of the biggest drivers of the crypto industry. The sector is steadily growing despite the bear market <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-gamefi-contributes-to-the-growth-of-crypto-and-nfts">(Cointelegraph, 2022)</a>. The Play-to-Earn economy has been the most resilient during the bear market. During the first major crash in the first half of the year, when many other cryptocurrencies had massive slumps, the unique active wallets in May 2022 were just 5% lower than in April 2022 <a href="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/blockchain-gaming/dappradar-x-bga-games-report-blockchain-gaming-on-the-rise/">(Altcoin Buzz, 2022)</a>.&nbsp;Furthermore, users not involved in crypto will most likely interact with a blockchain game without even noticing being connected to a blockchain wallet. Do not forget that during peak times in March, 52% of all crypto wallets were directly linked to GameFi <a href="https://dappradar.com/blog/dappradar-x-bga-games-report-q1-2022">(DappRadar, 2022)</a>.Now that we know the importance of the GameFi sector, it's time to present the 3 top projects with the most growth potential we have selected for you. These projects have been selected based on factors such as the size of the community on Twitter, investment rounds by large Venture Capital, upcoming events, and team experience.<h2>1. Vulcan Forged&nbsp;</h2>The first choice belongs to Vulcan Forged (PYR). There have recently been many gameplay updates and reinforcement of the team itself, with gaming experts joining Vulcan Forged.&nbsp;A new round of $8M funding by Skybridge has helped the NFT game studio expand its operations. The new financing will develop Metascapes, a game that lets users create and manage virtual properties and land in the metaverse. It will also help expand the company's operations in North America. Currently, the studio has 15 games and decentralized applications, with approximately 200,000 users <a href="https://mobidictum.biz/nft-game-studio-vulcan-forged-raises-8m-in-series-a-funding/">(Mobidictum, 2022)</a>.<img src="https://back.gainium.io/uploads/Appendix_1_bf80aceaf1.png" alt="Appendix 1.png">As far as the Vulcan Forged team is concerned, they have reinforced their workforce with high-level talents from EA Sports, Blizzard &amp; Riot Games <a href="https://egamers.io/vulcan-forged-to-hire-c-level-talents-from-ea-sports-blizzard-riot-games/">(eGamers, 2022)</a>. Together, they will fill in some essential tasks from the roadmap checklist, with the end goal of entirely restructuring and ultimately developing Vulcan Forged.&nbsp;<img src="https://back.gainium.io/uploads/Appendix_2_29e8b68232.png" alt="Appendix 2.png">The announcement by the CEO of Vulcan Forged, Jamie Thomson: “Above all, in this bear market, we’ve probably been 10x more active than we were even in the bull, so while you were patient there, be patient now as we refocus and restructure to adjust to the vast scope Vulcan Forged now is: a game studio, an L1, an economy, a launchpad and soon a metaverse maker <a href="https://egamers.io/vulcan-forged-to-hire-c-level-talents-from-ea-sports-blizzard-riot-games/">(eGamers, 2022)</a>.All announcements and development plans of the Vulcan Forged ecosystem have also been added to the valuable crypto calendar known as CoinMarketCal. Not every blockchain game manages to receive this recognition, and with the listing of Vulcan updates on their page, more investors will have access to see the plans for Vulcan Forged in Q4 of 2022 and onwards.&nbsp;<img src="https://back.gainium.io/uploads/Appendix_3_47472f0941.png" alt="Appendix 3.png">ConclusionThe positive trend by Vulcan Forged is caused by the project’s fundamentals and not just a pump-and-dump economy. As reported by Messari analytics <a href="https://messari.io/asset/vulcan-forged">(Messari, 2022)</a>, Vulcan Forged has also proved to have bullish metrics, with positive ROI on a 1-month and 3-month timeframe against the USD and BTC.&nbsp;<img src="https://back.gainium.io/uploads/Appendix_4_9f83a3d316.png" alt="Appendix 4.png"><img src="https://back.gainium.io/uploads/Appendix_5_de06eeea08.png" alt="Appendix 5.png">And with PYR still sitting an %79.32 away from the 2022 ATH, it is imminent for this coin to continue its strong growth in the next bull cycle. Fundamentals will outpace the valuation; that is where the magic should start in crypto gaming.&nbsp;<h2>2. Gala Games</h2>Gala Games is our second take. Although it has been following a bearish pattern for some time, many recent updates and partnerships have been happening. This could end the bearish scenario and reverse the price action of the token.There is countless big news in favor of the Gala Games ecosystem, so in this report, we are going to mention the most recent announcements which are relevant for the Gala ecosystem and also for the Play to Earn industry as a whole.&nbsp;News 1: Gala Games and Upland Collaborate, Connecting Their Metaverses Via NFT PortalThe latest partnership with Upland will help their metaverse expand. This will be done by bridging the two blockchains and creating portals where Gala and Upland communities can jump from one world to other thanks to its interoperability features. This will allow users to share exclusive events, competitions, and collectibles <a href="https://dailycoin.com/gala-games-and-upland-collaborate-connecting-their-metaverses-via-nft-portal/">(Daily Coin, 2022)</a>.&nbsp;News 2: Gala Games Partners With Universal Games to Drop 3D Animated “Trolls” CollectiblesHere is another partnership, this time with Universal Games. The purpose is to bring the blockbuster “Trolls” IP into VOXverse <a href="https://egamers.io/gala-games-partners-with-universal-games-to-drop-3d-animated-trolls-collectibles/">(eGamers, 2022)</a>.&nbsp;News 3: Gala FilmGala Film was introduced in August. Since Gala’s decentralized ecosystem is built on nodes, anyone can access and purchase them, as each node has a proper license attached. <a href="https://egamers.io/gala-games-introduces-gala-film-nodes/">(eGamers, 2022)</a>. Once connected, contributors can create and host their premium content on the Gala Film platform. The longer a node is up and running, the more rewards you earn.The statements of the previously written announcements are just a few examples proving Gala Games has much to offer.Another game by Gala Games, Superior, got approved not only on Epic Games Store but it will also on Steam, the most prominent digital gaming distributor <a href="https://capital.com/gala-games-token-price-shooter-game-superior-steam-launch">(Capital.com, 2022)</a>.&nbsp;Looking back, a year ago, Steam said no to NFT games, so there may be welcoming more types of web2 games and migrating to a web3 version. Steam is already trying it with Superior, and if soon more games join the same way as Superior did, it will clearly show mass adoption <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iolmFnadJak">(Crypto Banter, 2022)</a>.&nbsp;The only potential downside would be tokenomics, the market cap, and the fully diluted market, especially in a bear market like we are in right now <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iolmFnadJak">(Crypto Banter, 2022)</a>. Therefore, it might not justify as the best hold right now, but in the long run, when the crypto gaming narrative does come back again, it will be one of the most bought-in industries after each market crash.&nbsp;Therefore, it is not the top choice for investors or traders who are willing to make quick gains right now but more of a longer-term play. One of the charts clearly shows whether the asset is worth the risk or not (Sharpe Ratio). With a currently negative score of -6,42, it is not the primary investor’s choice.<img src="https://back.gainium.io/uploads/Appendix_6_113f91f7b7.png" alt="Appendix 6.png">ConclusionDespite the bearish situation, Gala Games will pick up the positive trend sometime soon, especially since they have been building on Gala’s ecosystem. The team has frequently introduced new features outside the gaming space and common NFT giveaways to keep the community more involved with Gala Games. It is undoubtedly one of the most active crypto gaming accounts on Twitter, with almost 400k followers <a href="https://twitter.com/GoGalaGames">(Twitter Gala Games, 2022)</a>.&nbsp;If Gala Games keeps working hard at this pace, they will surely bring more big brands into the space. Hence, a strong resurgence of its token value should not be underestimated, as it usually happens when least expected.&nbsp;<h2>3. Gameta</h2>A new star has recently been shining in the Play to Earn space with Gameta. The project represents itself as a GameFi platform with the core aim to help billions of web2 game users migrate to web3.&nbsp;Gameta does that efficiently by offering multiple product models on its platforms, such as the smooth migration web3 process with an automatic on-chain address creation, the ability to build a web3 network map where users can send messages to each other, and the possibility to create a DAO and participate in governance <a href="https://www.gameta.pro/#/about">(Gameta, 2022)</a>.&nbsp;There are quite a few reasons why GameFi enthusiasts should have a look at Gameta. Since the game’s launch at the end of August, Gameta has experienced massive success in terms of the Unique Active Wallets interacting on-chain <a href="https://www.playtoearn.online/2022/09/08/gameta-play-to-earn-launch-on-the-bnb-chain/">(Play to Earn, 2022)</a>. Just three days after its release, it amassed over 46,000 users. By September 4, it reached a whopping 523k active players.&nbsp;<img src="https://back.gainium.io/uploads/Appendix_7_85cf635b05.png" alt="Appendix 7.png">As stated in <a href="https://dappradar.com/multichain/games/gameta">Dappradar (2022)</a>, the UAW and transactions are steadily growing, keeping up with the ranks in October. One of the probable reasons why the UAW has skyrocketed is that Gameta provides newly registered users free tokens and NFTs upon their registration.&nbsp;<img src="https://back.gainium.io/uploads/Appendix_8_e434c4cf54.png" alt="Appendix 8.png">FinancialsThe token sale period has not been defined yet, so there is not much history and metrics where investors can assess and decide whether to go for this coin. According to <a href="https://icodrops.com/gameta/">(IcoDrops, 2022)</a>, Gameta plans to release 1 billion tokens in circulation with a fundraising goal of 20 million USDT.ConclusionBased on the research, we believe Gameta will still have much to offer to web3 gaming. The team has been brilliant in creating simple and fun games, facilitating the smooth transition of web2 gamers who wish to level up <a href="https://www.playtoearn.online/2022/09/08/gameta-play-to-earn-launch-on-the-bnb-chain/">(Play to Earn, 2022)</a>. The right combination of utility features, incentives, and regular community giveaways, has proved to be a potent recipe for success.

In this exclusive GameFi analysis, we share insights about the upcoming trends in the gaming blockchain industry. This report selects 3 Play to Earn projects with overall positive upside potential for the following months.

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Bots have become synonymous with buying and selling of financial assets at the correct time. These bots use strategies based on their own algorithms to buy, sell and hold your financial assets keeping your portfolio balanced and healthy.Talk about asset investing on autopilot.This article specifically looks at rebalancing bots, what they are and what they do, and their advantages and disadvantages. Let’s start by looking at what they do.<h2>Role of Portfolio Rebalancing Bots</h2>A rebalancing bot uses a rebalancing strategy to increase revenue and reduce risks and losses between selected assets. The bot adjusts the weightings of different classes of assets in an investment portfolio. As a result, you have the desired level of risk, and your portfolio is a mix of investment assets suitable to your risk appetite and investment goals. Portfolio rebalancing bots are a great tool to your <a href="https://gainium.io/academy/crypto-portfolio-management">portfolio management strategy</a>.When you don’t rebalance your portfolio regularly, you leave yourself open to volatility in your investments. Also, you are open to more risks than you are comfortable with.But a portfolio rebalancing bot makes rebalancing your mix of investments smoother even as your asset prices drop and surge at different times. They do this by periodically selling or buying assets in order to maintain the original asset allocation.Typically when you first invest, the assets in your portfolio tend to be proportional, meaning each asset has the same value as the next. But you will notice that with time there is an imbalance as one asset’s dollar value increases. As a result, that asset represents the highest value of your total asset capital. Rebalancing optimizes your entire investment portfolio by selling such assets that have increased in value and redistributing the funds to assets that need a little help.The bots will take the profits from the sale and invest them in struggling assets to bring them back to their original levels while creating room for more profits.<h2>How Does A Rebalancing Bot Work?</h2>The rebalancing bot works when an asset’s price is moving downward. The bot is prompted by the decreased value of one asset to rotate another asset in the portfolio and use the proceeds to boost the struggling asset.If the struggling asset is doing very badly on the market, the bot will sell it off and reinvest the money into a high achieving asset.&nbsp;So rebalancing bots rebalance all the assets in the portfolio.<h2>Advantages of Portfolio Rebalancing Bots:</h2>They use proven algorithms to effect buys and sellsThey do not hold on to non-profitable assets as humans would out of sentimentThey continuously conduct technical analysis and subsequently actively change asset allocations to match the desired allocationsThey limit exposure to risk so that both future losses and gains of your investment remain calibratedThey improve portfolio diversity by redirecting sales profits to more assets. A diverse portfolio allows you to compensate for lost assets.Selling assets that jump too high makes room for other assets<h2>Disadvantages of portfolio Rebalancing Bots:</h2>The risk mitigation aspect of portfolio rebalancing relies heavily on the momentum of high performers rising and low performers falling to determine sales and buys. But the market doesn’t always follow this pattern, and the momentum may shift, making it difficult to maintain or restore the original asset allocation.Due to changing market conditions, the bot cannot guarantee that higher performers won’t fall and poor performers won’t rise. The bot may end up directing funds to an asset that eventually fails outstandingly, so you go at a loss.<h2>Why Are Portfolio Rebalancing Bots Good at What They Do?</h2>Rebalancing your asset portfolio is not a simple task. It is a complex process requiring complicated strategies to identify the timing for selling and buying the assets and calculating the portfolio balance.Remember, the portfolio rebalancing bots are emotionless machines.Unfortunately, emotions hold humans back when trading because we tend to make emotional decisions. The emotionless approach makes these bots good at their actions because they make impartial decisions.For example, during market crashes, people tend to want to sell everything they own to salvage their financial situation and liquidate their assets before it is too late. This emotional move could backfire and leave them in an even more vulnerable financial position. But bots, using strategies based on indicators, thresholds, and other important algorithm-based factors, rebalance your investment portfolio to make the best of the market conditions without panicking.Sometimes, you may want to hold on to an asset because you are fascinated by how it looks on paper. However, it generates a lackluster response, and demand for it is very disappointing, and it must be discarded as soon as possible. Bots take such decisions with no regret because the asset doesn’t generate profits, so it is not needed in the investment portfolio.<h2>Portfolio Rebalancing VS HODL</h2>HODL is an acronym for the term “Hold On for Dear Life”, which is a widely used concept in the cryptocurrency community referring to not selling your digital assets even during extreme price and market changes. This strategy requires you to buy and hold on to your crypto assets indefinitely and not sell even if the markets become volatile or crash. It follows the traditional buy-and-hold strategy, where investors hope to maintain a relatively stable portfolio in the long term despite short-term market fluctuations.&nbsp;Many people prefer rebalancing over portfolio rebalancing because it offers opportunities to diversify and make profits instead of holding on to a stagnant asset in a risky trading environment. Portfolio rebalancing is an aggressive way of trading, while HODL is a passive option.<h2>The Emotionless Traders</h2>Portfolio rebalancing bots are known as emotionless traders. Using these bots will allow you to relinquish control of the rebalancing task and rely on strategies that have been proven to work for many traders.<a href="https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/trading-investing/trading-psychology/">Trading psychology</a> is a thing where traders are encouraged to have the right trader’s mindset to help them maneuver the murky waters of trading financial assets. The main components of trading psychology include containing emotion, exercising discipline, and thinking quickly. Unfortunately, many people find it hard to master these skills, putting their assets at risk. If this is you, don’t worry, emotionless traders, AKA portfolio rebalancing bots, are your best trading partners.Trading psychology requires you to keep two main emotions at bay: Fear and greed. These are the two driving forces behind sentiment in trading. Luckily for the human race, which is known for its penchant for greed and susceptibility to fear, rebalancing bots do not suffer the same shortcomings, making them a great resource for rebalancing investment portfolios.There are quite a number of portfolio rebalancing bots software available that you can use. <a href="https://gainium.io/bots?&amp;botTypes_rebalancing=true">Here</a> are the best crypto portfolio rebalancing bots on the market and what they offer traders. These bots promise ease of trading and trading anywhere and anytime.&nbsp;

Bots have become synonymous with buying and selling of financial assets at the correct time. These bots use strategies based on their own algorithms to buy, sell and hold your financial assets keeping your portfolio balanced and healthy. This article specifically looks at rebalancing bots, what they are and what they do, and their advantages and disadvantages. Let’s start by looking at what they do.

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Automated crypto trading is becoming quite popular these days, and for good reason. Trading bots can trade 24x7 without any intervention and most importantly, without human emotions.Nowadays there are quite a few bot providers you can choose from. In this article, we will be discussing open-source trading bots. We'll go over what they are, their pros and cons, and what to look for when choosing one.<h2>What are open-source crypto trading bots?</h2>There are many kinds of trading bots out there. Some are simple; some are complex. Some need to be installed on your computer; some can be accessed from the cloud. But what are open-source crypto trading bots, and why are they interesting? The most important characteristic is that their code is public and they are entirely free to use. And when I say free to use, I don't mean a downgraded free plan of a company that offers different tiers; I mean completely free-to-use all features without any restrictions or paywalls.Open-source crypto trading bots are popular for beginner traders, especially those on a tight budget. However, they have specific advantages and disadvantages, so make sure you understand them before using them.<h2>Advantages of open source crypto trading bots</h2>100% free One of the most compelling reasons to use an open-source bot is that you can do it for free. You don't need to pay anything to get started with a good-quality bot. That said, if you want to use your own cloud-based bot, you will need to pay for hosting fees or other associated costs (more on that later).Can be customized Another advantage of open-source crypto trading bots is that their code is public. This transparency allows you to tweak it and modify the bot's behavior to fit your trading style. You can also add new features or indicators if you know how to code.Can be trusted, to an extent Since the code is open for everyone to see, anyone can check it for security vulnerabilities. This makes it more complicated (but not impossible) for malicious actors to insert harmful code into the bot. Of course, this only applies if you trust the bot's developers in the first place.No need to trust a centralized entity with your sensitive data If you use a cloud-based bot, you will need to entrust your API keys to the provider. This means they will have access to your account and could potentially do some damage if they were so inclined (very unlikely, but not impossible). With an open-source bot, you are in control of your API keys and no one else has access to them (as long as you don't get hacked, see below).They (usually) have a strong community Another good thing about open-source bots is that they usually have a strong community behind them. Since they depend on the community for their development, the community is generally very involved in helping others install it, set it up, or discuss trading strategies. If you encounter any problems or want to learn more about the bot, you can always contact the community for help.<h2>Disadvantages of open source crypto trading bots</h2>Can be complex to set up and use The high customizability and transparency of the code come with a significant drawback: they can be complex to set up and use, especially for beginner traders.If you're not a developer or don't know how to code, you will need to learn how to do it before you can start using the bot. Even then, you might encounter some errors along the way. This is why it's essential to ensure that the bot you choose has good documentation and a supportive community (more on that later).Can be less secure As we mentioned, anyone can inspect open-source code for security vulnerabilities. However, this also means hackers can find and exploit these vulnerabilities, so it's essential to only use bots from reputable developers and to keep your software up to date. If a hacker were to obtain your API keys, they could use them to wreak havoc on your account.Fewer features and indicators Another downside of open-source bots is that they often have fewer features and indicators than paid bots. This is because they rely on the community for development, and not everyone has the time or expertise to develop complex features. That being said, there are some very well-developed open-source bots out there.Can be time-consuming to maintain One often overlooked problem with open-source software is that you need to take care of the bot's and your machine's updates. In many cases, these updates go smoothly, but in some cases, they break compatibility, especially when making important updates such as the operating system.You need to ensure the reliability of the hardware If you're using a cloud-based bot, it will be hosted on a platform like AWS or Heroku. These platforms are usually very reliable, but there have been instances where they've gone down for a few hours (rare, but it does happen). If you are using it on your computer or laptop, you also need to ensure that your machine's internet connection is not interrupted, as your bot needs it to monitor the market 24x7. If your bot's internet connection is interrupted in the middle of a trade, this could result in unexpected losses.Community support doesn't guarantee to solve your problems Even if a bot has a large and active community, it doesn't mean that you will always get a timely response to your questions, or that you will solve your problems at all. This is especially true if you're asking for help with something that is not well-documented.<h2>What to look for when choosing an open-source crypto trading bot</h2>Now that you know the advantages and disadvantages of open-source crypto trading bots, let's consider what you should look for when choosing one.Reputation First and foremost, you want to ensure that the bot is from a reputable developer. An excellent way to do this is to check if the bot is being developed on a well-known open-source development platform such as GitHub. If it is, you can check how many people have contributed to the project and how often it is updated. This will also give you an idea of how active the community is and how well-supported the bot is.Features As we mentioned before, open-source bots often have fewer features than paid bots. However, they should still have all the essential features you need, such as an order book, charting tools, trading tools, backtesting, portfolio tracker, etc. Make sure you take the time to review what the bot can offer and decide what features you must have and which ones are optional.Documentation Another critical thing to look for is good documentation. Documentation is essential because it will make it easier for you to get started with the bot and troubleshoot any problems you may have. The documentation should be clear and concise and cover all the essential topics, such as installation, usage, features, etc.Community As we mentioned before, the community is vital for two reasons: development and support. If the bot has a large and active community, it's more likely that the community will develop new features, and you'll be able to get help if you have any problems.Hidden costs Finally, though open source bots are completely free, there are usually some cost associated to them that you ought to be aware of. If you plan to run the bot on your own server, you have to consider the associated server costs. Furthermore, you may want to consider the time you need to invest to set up, run and maintain the bot. While at first glance it may seem like an open source bot is a good idea, once you factor in hidden costs and the required time investment it may not be the best choice for you.

Open-source crypto trading bots are popular for beginner traders, especially those on a tight budget. In this article, we will be discussing open-source trading bots. We'll go over what they are, their pros and cons, and what to look for when choosing one.

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Copy trading has been around since 2005, four years before the decentralization of bitcoin. So, this is a financial trading practice tested and proven with exceptional results helping beginners get a foothold in the financial markets.Also known as social trading, copy trading can be a lucrative practice.But there is a catch: The beginner trader must be able to predict a successful trader whose trades they can copy. There is a famous trading quote that surmises the concept of copy trading:"Watch the market leaders."If you want to trade, focus on copying the strongest traders because they outperform others in the market with minimal risk.Does that mean they never get it wrong?Of course not. There is always a risk in every trade. How, then, can you copy trade with the best results? This article shares tips on how to copy trade and the advantages and disadvantages of copy trading. Let's dive right in with the pros and cons.<h2>Advantages of Copy trading</h2>Provides FamiliaritySince copy trading copies the trades of a successful trader, you have the opportunity to build&nbsp; familiarity with the practices and markets that you are trading in by following in the footsteps of already successful traders.Increases ConfidenceTrading in financial markets can be intimidating for a beginner. But your trading confidence grows if you are copying a successful person and can see their trades work for you. It is no longer hearsay; the proof is in the pudding, which, technically, you just ate. The more you learn from the copied trades, the more confident you become before going solo.You are Part of a CommunityThere is a solid copy-trading community where experienced, and beginner traders meet and exchange ideas and strategies. Working with like-minded individuals helps improve trades while growing your knowledge of trading strategies.Allows Broad ParticipationYou can copy trade across various financial markets, including foreign exchange, commodities, indices, stocks, cryptocurrency, and more. Copy trading is not restricted to just one security.<h2>Disadvantages of Copy Trading</h2>It Is RiskyYou run the same risks the experienced traders run when you copy their trades. Just because a trader is experienced and has successful trades doesn't guarantee future success. As a beginner, you must copy the trades entirely, so you cannot escape the risks if the trade doesn't go well. Unfortunately, signal providers do not always make winning trades.You Have No Control Over TradesSince you are copying another person's trade, you have no control over their trading practices, decisions, and strategies. When you copy another person's trade, you copy it with all its shortcomings.Market Conditions Frequently ChangeRemember, you also have no control over the frequently changing market conditions. Master traders are also at the mercy of frequently changing market conditions, so they cannot guarantee you success when you copy their trades.You May Have to Pay for the TradesSometimes, a master trader will require a performance or subscription fee to copy their trades. Traders can charge as much as $200 or more. Before copying a trade, make sure that you identify any charges that apply.You Will Not Develop Your Skills Fast EnoughWhile copy trading helps you grow your knowledge of trading in financial markets, it also coddles you preventing you from learning about trading and markets sooner. Going solo allows you to gain critical experience by developing your strategies. You also get to learn from your trading mistakes and become a better trader over time.<h2>Copy Trading Tips for Beginners</h2>Use the auto copy feature to replicate more experienced traders' activities easily. You can do this with the click of a button.Auto-copy several master traders to spread your risk. That diversifies your portfolio so that if one trader has unsuccessful trades, then you have other copied trades that are successful.Partner with a regulated broker that provides you with customer support, security, and assets. Begin copy trading with smaller budgets as you check out the return on investments and profits.&nbsp;Trade using a minimal budget so that you incur a small risk. This is a safe way to learn about trading with minimum risk to you.Avoid copying the highest P&amp;L traders even though they appear to be the best to copy because of their high return on investment and P&amp;L. The higher the return on investment, the higher the risk.Use social features like the news feed on the trading platform to get better trading insights and connect with other like-minded traders. Other social features that provide insights and accurate information include Facebook groups and Instagram. These social features benefit you with pertinent information allowing you to maximize your profit when you trade.Do not be afraid to stop and do more research when considering copy trading. When you do adequate and thorough research, you can tell when a signal provider's trade drops and is heading to less than 30% of the overall invested amount. The research will show you if a particular trader is always at 30% and below, and if you see this happening, you can pull the plug in time to save your investment.Avoid copying new signal providers because their trading strategies and ROI have not been verified. We are not saying that new master traders cannot have successful trades. But their strategies and trading decisions have not been tested and proved to be successful. It is better to stick to signal providers with a successful record that you can verify.Use filters to find the best traders on trading platforms. Once you identify these master traders, look for their trading history and stats before committing to auto-copying them.<h2>What to Expect from Copy Trading Apps</h2>There are several copy trading apps for crypto available for beginner use. The best copy trading apps for financial markets should:<ul><li>Be regulated</li><li>Have a demo account</li><li>Allow you to trade in various securities like forex, indices, crypto, commodities, and CFDs, among others.</li><li>Allow you to do your trading from anywhere in the world</li><li>Accept funding methods like bank transfers, PayPal, and credit cards</li><li>Have excellent customer support via phone, live chat, and email</li><li>Allow you to view real-time prices and price updates</li></ul>Some of the best copy trading apps for financial markets include Etoro, AVATrade, PrimeXBT Copy Trading, FXTM, and Naga, among others. Check out the following extensive list of excellent copy trading apps you can use for crypto. Copy trading is currently being used in crypto trading to make it easier for new traders to learn the ropes of trading. &nbsp;

Copy trading has been around since 2005, four years before the decentralization of bitcoin. So, this is a financial trading practice tested and proven with exceptional results helping beginners get a foothold in the financial markets.

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After weeks of relentless work, I proudly announce the public alpha release of Gainium's trading bots.I want to take this opportunity to share the story that embarked me on this journey and the vision for the platform in the future.<h2>Gainium's Story</h2><h3>1. To the moon, and back</h3>It all started a year ago. I came across how some random person made a lot of money in crypto with zero trading knowledge by using DCA bots. I happened to have exited a business shortly before, so I had some cash on the sideline looking for a way to yield.I was not completely new to crypto; I started buying bitcoin back in 2016. However, the volatility proved to be more than I could stomach, and I ended up selling all of it for a modest profit back then.Getting back into crypto using trading bots and the idea that I had a second chance at 50x my investment sounded very appealing; after all, it was still early to get into crypto. Who says we are not going to the moon from here?If you were around in the crypto sphere during September 2021, you might remember that it was quite a nice bull run. It didn't matter what you bought; everything was exploding in value. I spent most of my time learning about DCA bots, doing experiments, tweaking settings, optimizing... Profits were flowing in; I could not believe how easy it was. After 30 days, I managed to increase my portfolio value by 20%, and from what I gathered in the community, this was a modest achievement. I felt on top of the world; I had discovered the holy grail of trading! I could already picture myself sipping margaritas on some exotic island for the rest of my life.Then November 2021 came along, and it brought two very memorable events: Bitcoin's all-time high and the beginning of the end of the bull run. Everything had mooned, and it was about to crash back to earth.<figure class="image"><img src="https://back.gainium.io/uploads/Market_crash_a975212e8d.webp" alt="Market-crash.webp"></figure><h3>2. The macro bottom</h3>The market downturn caught me completely off-guard. I had seen severe corrections on the chart before, but they seemed like a distant, utopian past. Crypto is much more recognized now than it was back then; it surely can't drop 60-80% from here... Boy, how wrong I was!As Warren Buffet's famous quote puts it: "only when the tide goes out do you discover who has been swimming naked." I didn't even know I was swimming naked, but the continued price drop that ensued revealed the cracks in my strategy.&nbsp;<ul><li>None of my bots had enough DCA orders to cover that price drop, not even close.</li><li>Some bots bought way more quantity of specific tokens than I had anticipated, unbalancing my portfolio.</li><li>Some multi-pair bots with little filtering bought large quantities of obscure tokens, the kind of tokens that suffer the most drawdown in such market conditions.</li><li>And perhaps the most important point, I was completely clueless about what was happening and reacted way too late</li></ul>It became pretty clear: I had over-optimized for profit without knowing how much risk I was exposed to.I kept watching my portfolio going deeper and deeper in the red. I was scared and paralyzed; I didn't know if I should get out before all my portfolio vanished or if we were already at the bottom, and things could only turn up from there. After some days of compulsive balance-checking, I decided to free myself from the psychological burden and sell.Now you may think that after that experience, I came up with the idea of making a bot platform that focuses on risk so others won't make the same mistake. And that would have been a very noble mission, but unfortunately, that's not what happened. As it turns out, my life was mimicking the market. When you think you are at the bottom, the market surprises you with more downside.As it happened, I received some personal news that turned my world upside down. If losing a significant chunk of money wasn't enough to make me depressed and anxious, this definitely was.The positive side of being confronted with your own mortality is the complete re-arrangement of priorities, the realization of how many things that bother us in the day-to-day has, in fact, very little importance in the grand scheme of things. When you finally grasp that your life could be taken away instantly, you start seeing life from a different perspective. How much money I had lost a few days ago was suddenly irrelevant; the three real questions were: If I am gone tomorrow, what did I leave behind? Whose people's life did I touch? Did my life even matter?And then, after simmering in depression for weeks, I came across a video and a quote that changed my life:<blockquote>“The questions you ask yourself will determine the course of your life. I had been asking myself, what do I need to do to get rich? And it left me really unhappy. So I changed to the question to: what would I do and love every day, even if I was failing?”&nbsp; - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnYMOamNKLGVlJgRUbamveA">Tom Bilyeu</a></blockquote>The root of my depression was the weight of uncertainty. Several unfortunate events and bad news chained together made me look at life from a dark glass. But the above quote changed everything because it gave me a license to fail, as long as I have a purpose.Once it became clear that I had to stop worrying about what I couldn't control and start acting on what I could, the next steps unfolded naturally. I always wanted to learn how to code, and I still believe in the potential of crypto bots. I was not particularly happy with any of the bot platforms I tried, and I knew there was a better way. A bot platform with cutting-edge trading tools and the right education so that others could avoid the mistakes I made.<h3>3. Forward testing with purpose</h3>Gainium was born to help others, but more selfishly, Gainium was my reason for waking up in the morning.It's only been a few months into the development, but I am really proud of the positive feedback received so far. There are a lot of unknowns in the road ahead, but there are a few things that I know for sure:<ul><li>I will keep <a href="https://gainium.io/pricing">Gainium free</a> for as long as I can, even though, at some point, it needs to be a self-sustainable venture.</li><li>There will be a generous free-forever plan that will include all the risk management tools we develop.</li><li>I will put a lot of effort into making the <a href="https://gainium.io/academy">Gainium academy</a> one of the best resources on the web for automatic crypto trading.</li></ul>I can't develop Gainium alone. I am not a trading expert and didn't even know how to code before starting Gainium. I am just a regular guy who shows up every day to learn and to share. But I know that extraordinary things happen when people come together with a purpose.I hope you join me in that purpose; just holla me on <a href="https://discord.gg/GtFbRZGG">Discord</a>.&nbsp;See you on the other side.&nbsp;/Ares

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