In order to analyze and build ‘crypto’ based trading strategies we need to get historical data for Bitcoin and other ‘large-cap’ coins such as Ether, Ripple, Dash, Monero, etc. But also for up and coming coins such as Neo, Stratis, IOTA and many more. In this post I will point you to two solutions: 1. Using …
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Buying Bitcoins through an Exchange
Buying the first Bitcoins. The easiest and most obvious choice is to open an account at Coinbase. You will have to verify your identity by uploading a few documents. Once you are verified you can transfer money via bank transfer. If you have a European passport you can do a SEPA transfer for zero fee but …
Bitcoin Investing, Ethereum & Alt Coins: Entering the world of Cryptocurrecies
Bitcoin investing and crypto portfolios For some time now, I have been following news on various “crypto-coins” including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dash, XPR and others. I have watched in awe at the booming world of Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) and the millions willingly thrown at dubious new ideas (just look at MatchPool a “dating” service that raised $6 …
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