Blitzkurs Blog

Short, practical guides to the basics of crypto trading, written for beginners. Every topic can be tried for free with virtual money on Blitzkurs.

• Crypto Paper Trading: How to Practice With Virtual Money What paper trading is, what it can and cannot teach you, and how to get real value out of it.
• Long vs Short in Crypto: What They Mean, With Examples How each direction makes or loses money, with worked numbers and the risks on both sides.
• Crypto Leverage and Liquidation Explained With Real Numbers A table from 2x to 100x, a fee example, and why real liquidation comes earlier than the simple math.
• Crypto Scalping for Beginners: 1-Minute Chart Basics How short-term trading works, why fees matter, common mistakes and a simple practice plan.
• Candlestick Patterns Explained: Doji, Hammer, Engulfing How to read a candle and five well-known patterns, with diagrams and their limits.