How to calculate inflation-adjusted crypto returns
An inflation adjusted return shows whether a crypto gain improved purchasing power. Matching net proceeds with the correct CPI period matters as much as the headline profit.
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How to organise crypto transaction records across exchanges and wallets
A transfer recorded twice can distort a portfolio report. Build a traceable ledger from original exports, then check closing balances before calculating returns.
How to check a crypto exchange’s regulatory status
A practical route through official records, with EU, UK and US examples. Learn which entity to search, how to read the permission, and what to do when details do not match.
How to read Bitcoin ETF flows: net flows, AUM and volume
An ETF table may place billions in assets beside millions in inflows and heavy exchange volume. Reading it correctly starts with the transaction each number measures and the time period it covers.
How to read the dollar index: DXY, exchange rates and percentage moves
A DXY reading of 105 does not mean $105. Reading the basket, the starting value and the chart’s data type turns an unfamiliar index number into a statement you can check.
How to read an economic calendar for crypto
A green number on a calendar is not necessarily good news for crypto. Separate the reporting period, forecast surprise and revisions before interpreting a release.