# tastytrade

> tastytrade (https://tastytrader.us.com/) is an independent education site about trading cryptocurrency and stocks: beginner-to-advanced guides on crypto trading, Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins, stock trading, ETFs, day trading, swing trading, technical and fundamental analysis, risk management and trading psychology, plus a free position size calculator and a trading glossary. Content is educational, not financial advice.

Key facts:
- Language: English
- Audience: beginner and intermediate retail traders and investors (UK, EU, US, international)
- Publisher: tastytrade Editorial Team
- Contact: hello@tastytrader.us.com
- tastytrade does not hold client funds, execute trades or give personal investment advice.

## Core guides

- [Learn to trade crypto and stocks](https://tastytrader.us.com/): Free crypto and stock trading education: Bitcoin, Ethereum, stocks, ETFs, day and swing trading, chart analysis, risk management and a position size calculator.
- [Crypto trading for beginners: how to trade cryptocurrency](https://tastytrader.us.com/crypto-trading.html): Learn how to trade crypto: spot vs futures, choosing an exchange, order types, fees, strategies and risk management for Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins.
- [Stock trading for beginners: how to trade stocks](https://tastytrader.us.com/stock-trading.html): Learn how to trade stocks: how the market works, choosing a broker, market hours, order types, earnings season, watchlists and beginner strategies.
- [Trading strategies: rules-based playbooks for stocks and crypto](https://tastytrader.us.com/trading-strategies.html): Rules-based trading strategies for stocks and crypto: trend following, breakout, pullback, mean reversion, range trading and DCA, plus backtesting.

## Crypto

- [Bitcoin trading: how to trade BTC](https://tastytrader.us.com/bitcoin-trading.html): How to trade Bitcoin: BTC price drivers, halving cycles, Bitcoin dominance, spot ETFs, on-chain indicators and practical BTC trading strategies.
- [Ethereum trading: how to trade ETH](https://tastytrader.us.com/ethereum-trading.html): How to trade Ethereum: ETH price drivers, staking, gas and layer-2s, the ETH/BTC ratio, spot Ether ETFs and practical ETH trading strategies.
- [Altcoin trading: how to trade altcoins safely](https://tastytrader.us.com/altcoin-trading.html): How to trade altcoins safely: liquidity, tokenomics, token unlocks, narratives, altseason signals, meme coin risks and rug pull red flags.
- [Crypto wallet security: protect your coins](https://tastytrader.us.com/crypto-security.html): Protect your crypto: hot vs cold wallets, seed phrase storage, 2FA, exchange security, phishing, address poisoning and common crypto scams.

## Stocks & styles

- [ETFs and index funds: low-cost diversification](https://tastytrader.us.com/etf-investing.html): How ETFs and index funds work: S&P 500 and world ETFs, expense ratios, accumulating vs distributing, spot Bitcoin ETFs and core-satellite portfolios.
- [Day trading: strategies, rules and real risks](https://tastytrader.us.com/day-trading.html): Day trading explained: ORB, VWAP and momentum strategies, the pattern day trader rule, costs, daily loss limits and why most day traders lose.
- [Swing trading: hold for days, catch the big moves](https://tastytrader.us.com/swing-trading.html): Swing trading for stocks and crypto: pullback and breakout setups, time frames, entry and exit rules and a weekly routine that fits around a job.

## Analysis & risk

- [Technical analysis: read charts like a trader](https://tastytrader.us.com/technical-analysis.html): Learn technical analysis: candlesticks, support and resistance, moving averages, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, volume and chart patterns.
- [Fundamental analysis for stocks and crypto](https://tastytrader.us.com/fundamental-analysis.html): Fundamental analysis explained: P/E, EPS, free cash flow, balance sheets, macro drivers and crypto fundamentals like tokenomics and network activity.
- [Risk management: the skill that keeps you trading](https://tastytrader.us.com/risk-management.html): Trading risk management: the 1% rule, position sizing formula, stop-loss placement, risk-reward, leverage, drawdown math and loss limits.
- [Trading psychology: master your mindset](https://tastytrader.us.com/trading-psychology.html): Master trading psychology: manage FOMO, fear, greed and revenge trading, avoid biases and build discipline with a trading plan and journal.

## Tools & reference

- [Position size calculator for stocks and crypto](https://tastytrader.us.com/position-size-calculator.html): Free position size calculator: enter balance, risk %, entry and stop loss to get exact shares or coins, position value, risk-reward and profit.
- [Trading glossary: crypto and stock terms A–Z](https://tastytrader.us.com/trading-glossary.html): Plain-English A–Z glossary of crypto and stock trading terms: spread, leverage, liquidation, RSI, MACD, VWAP, drawdown, DCA, halving and more.
- [Trading FAQ: your questions answered](https://tastytrader.us.com/faq.html): Honest answers to common trading questions: how to start, how much money you need, taxes, leverage, paper trading, brokers vs exchanges and more.

## Optional

- [About tastytrade](https://tastytrader.us.com/about.html): tastytrade is an independent crypto and stock trading education site. Our mission, editorial standards and how to contact the team.
- [Risk disclaimer, privacy policy and terms](https://tastytrader.us.com/legal.html): tastytrade risk disclaimer, privacy policy and terms of use. Content is educational, not financial advice. Trading carries a high risk of loss.