The complete guide to
crypto trading.

Crypto prices update live on our crypto price page with real-time data from major exchanges. Bitcoin (BTC) is the benchmark — altcoin prices typically follow BTC direction with higher volatility. Crypto markets trade 24/7, unlike traditional markets. The most volatile periods are the London-New York overlap (12:00–16:00 UTC) and weekend sessions when traditional markets are closed.

CryptoSpike maintains a 93% win rate calculated across all closed crypto trades since 2018. This is verified publicly — every signal (wins and losses) is timestamped and logged in the app. The average winning trade captures 4.2% gain, with an average trade duration of 3 hours 25 minutes. We publish 4–8 signals per trading day.

Every CryptoSpike signal includes: exact entry price, stop-loss level, three take-profit targets (TP1, TP2, TP3), suggested position size based on 1% risk, and the trade direction (LONG or SHORT). After entry, we send live management updates — SL adjustments, partial close instructions, and "move to breakeven" alerts.

Crypto prices are driven by 5 key factors: (1) Bitcoin dominance — BTC sets the direction for the entire market; (2) Macro liquidity — Fed rate decisions and global M2 money supply directly impact crypto flows; (3) Regulatory news — SEC/ETF rulings, exchange compliance, and government policy create sharp moves; (4) On-chain metrics — exchange reserves, whale accumulation, and hash rate signal shifts before price reflects them; (5) Market sentiment — fear/greed cycles drive retail flows more than any other asset class.

You can start trading crypto with as little as $100–$500 on major exchanges. At 1% risk per trade with a typical 2–5% stop-loss on altcoins (1–2% on BTC), a $1,000 account would risk $10 per trade. CryptoSpike signals include position size recommendations based on your account size. Never trade more than you can afford to lose — crypto volatility means 20% daily swings are common on altcoins.

CryptoSpike signals work with any major exchange. Popular choices: Binance (lowest fees, deepest liquidity), Bybit (best for derivatives and copy trading), Kraken (US-friendly, strong compliance), and Coinbase (simplest onboarding). Key factors: spread, withdrawal fees, available pairs, and regulatory status in your jurisdiction. We recommend using at least two exchanges for redundancy.

Crypto markets are open 24/7, but volume concentrates in specific windows. The London-New York overlap (12:00–16:00 UTC) produces the highest volume and tightest spreads. The Asian session (00:00–07:00 UTC) often sets direction for altcoins. Weekends typically see lower volume with wider spreads — good for swing entries, bad for scalping. Major economic events (FOMC, CPI) at 13:30 UTC create the largest intraday moves.

Yes — crypto is the most volatile major asset class. Bitcoin routinely moves 5–10% per day, and altcoins can move 20–50% on news. With leverage, losses can exceed your deposit in minutes. Never risk more than 1–2% of your account per trade. Always use a hard stop-loss. CryptoSpike includes a pre-calculated stop-loss on every signal. If you are new, trade spot only — no leverage — until you have 3+ months of consistent results.