CoinRaw Academy
Learn crypto from zero to pro. Free, on-demand courses by industry experts — from blockchain basics to advanced derivatives, DeFi, on-chain analytics, security and Web3 careers.
Learning Tracks
Pick a path that matches your level and goals.
Beginner
What is Bitcoin? How wallets work, exchanges, security basics, your first trade, common scams to avoid.
14 lessons · 2h 30m
Start Track →Intermediate
Spot vs futures, candlesticks, order types, technical analysis, indicators (RSI, MACD, MA), risk management.
22 lessons · 5h
Start Track →Advanced
Margin & leverage, perpetuals, options, on-chain analysis, market making, algorithmic strategies.
28 lessons · 7h 15m
Start Track →DeFi & Web3
AMMs, lending protocols, liquidity pools, yield farming, NFTs, DAOs, layer-2 rollups.
20 lessons · 4h 40m
Start Track →Security & Self-Custody
Hardware wallets, seed phrase hygiene, 2FA, phishing defense, multi-sig, cold storage best practice.
12 lessons · 2h 20m
Start Track →Trading Psychology
Discipline, journaling, position sizing, dealing with losses, the trader's mindset.
10 lessons · 1h 50m
Start Track →Featured Courses
Hand-picked by our editorial team.
Security & Self-Custody
Hardware wallets, seed phrases, 2FA, phishing defense, scam prevention.
Beginner · 1h 10m
Enroll Free →Spot Trading Mastery
Reading charts, placing orders, managing risk on every trade.
Intermediate · 2h
Enroll Free →Technical Analysis Bootcamp
Trendlines, support/resistance, Fibonacci, Elliott waves, chart patterns.
Intermediate · 3h
Enroll Free →DeFi Deep Dive
Lending, AMMs, yield farming, liquidity pools, impermanent loss explained.
Advanced · 2h 30m
Enroll Free →Futures & Leverage
Perpetual contracts, funding rates, position sizing, liquidation engine.
Advanced · 2h 45m
Enroll Free →On-Chain Analysis
Whale watching, exchange flows, MVRV, NUPL, realised cap, dormancy.
Advanced · 2h
Enroll Free →Tax & Compliance
Reporting crypto, US tax basics, record-keeping, cost-basis methods.
All Levels · 1h 30m
Enroll Free →Stablecoins Explained
USDT, USDC, DAI — how they work, risks, depegs, regulation.
Beginner · 50 min
Enroll Free →Crypto Basics — Quick Answers
What is a Blockchain?
A distributed, tamper-evident ledger that records transactions across many computers so the record cannot be altered retroactively.
What is Bitcoin (BTC)?
The first cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. A fixed-supply digital asset secured by proof-of-work mining.
What is Ethereum (ETH)?
A programmable blockchain that powers smart contracts and most of DeFi, NFTs and Web3 applications.
What is a Wallet?
Software or hardware that stores your private keys and lets you sign transactions. Custodial wallets are held by an exchange; non-custodial wallets are held by you.
What is a Private Key / Seed Phrase?
A secret string that controls your funds. Anyone with it can spend your crypto — never share it, never type it online.
What is Cold Storage?
Keeping crypto offline on hardware wallets or paper to remove internet attack surface.
What is Gas?
The fee paid to validators to process a transaction on a smart-contract blockchain like Ethereum.
What is a Stablecoin?
A token pegged to another asset (usually the US dollar) to minimise volatility.
Trading 101
The core concepts every trader must know.
Order Types
Market – execute immediately at best price.
Limit – execute only at your price or better.
Stop / Stop-Limit – trigger when price hits a level.
OCO – two orders, one cancels the other.
Order Book & Depth
Bids vs asks, spread, slippage, market depth — and why thin books are dangerous.
Candlestick Basics
Open, high, low, close. Bullish/bearish bodies, wicks, engulfing patterns, dojis, hammers.
Support & Resistance
Price zones where supply or demand has historically reversed price.
Indicators
Moving averages (SMA/EMA), RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, volume profile — how and when to use each.
Risk Management
Position sizing, the 1-2% rule, stop losses, R:R ratios, drawdown control.
Spot vs Futures
Spot = own the coin. Futures = contract on the price, often with leverage and funding fees.
Leverage & Liquidation
How borrowed capital amplifies P&L, and why the liquidation engine can wipe a position out.
DeFi & Web3
DEX vs CEX
Centralised exchanges custody your funds; decentralised exchanges let you trade peer-to-peer through smart contracts.
AMMs & Liquidity Pools
How Uniswap-style automated market makers price assets using x·y=k and similar curves.
Lending Protocols
Aave, Compound — over-collateralised loans, variable vs stable rates, liquidation thresholds.
Yield Farming
Providing liquidity for token rewards. Returns, risks, and the reality of impermanent loss.
Layer 2 Rollups
Optimistic and ZK rollups (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, zkSync) — cheaper, faster Ethereum.
Bridges
How assets move across chains, and why bridges have historically been the biggest hack targets.
NFTs
Non-fungible tokens, royalties, marketplaces, real-world use cases beyond profile pictures.
DAOs
On-chain governance, treasuries, proposals, voting power, delegation.
Security Essentials
Most users lose crypto to mistakes, not markets. Lock yourself down.
Enable 2FA Everywhere
Use an authenticator app (not SMS). Back up your recovery codes offline.
Hardware Wallet
Move long-term holdings to a Ledger or Trezor. Verify addresses on the device screen.
Seed Phrase Hygiene
Write it on paper or steel. Never photograph, never type into a website, never cloud-sync.
Phishing Defense
Bookmark exchange URLs. Verify domains. CoinRaw will never DM you, never ask for your password or 2FA code.
Approval Hygiene
Revoke unused smart-contract approvals regularly using tools like Revoke.cash or Etherscan.
Withdrawal Allowlist
Enable address allowlists on your CoinRaw account so withdrawals only go to addresses you've pre-approved.
Glossary
HODL
Holding crypto long-term regardless of price swings.
FOMO / FUD
Fear of missing out / fear, uncertainty & doubt — the two emotions that wreck portfolios.
ATH / ATL
All-time high / all-time low price.
Market Cap
Circulating supply × price. A rough measure of project size.
Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV)
Total supply × price. Useful for spotting future sell pressure.
TVL
Total Value Locked — assets deposited in a DeFi protocol.
Whale
An address or entity holding a large amount of a given asset.
Halving
A scheduled cut in Bitcoin's block reward, roughly every four years.
Mempool
The waiting room of unconfirmed transactions on a blockchain.
Smart Contract
Self-executing code on a blockchain.
Slippage
The difference between expected and executed trade price.
Rug Pull
A scam where developers drain liquidity and abandon a project.
Academy FAQ
Is the Academy really free?
Yes — every course, lesson and quiz is free. You only need a CoinRaw account to track progress.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, completing a full track issues a verifiable on-chain completion badge to your account.
I'm a total beginner — where do I start?
Start with the Beginner Track and the "Crypto 101" featured course. They take less than an afternoon.
Is this financial advice?
No. Academy content is educational only. Crypto is volatile — never invest more than you can afford to lose.
Can I contribute a lesson?
Yes — write to academy@coinraw.us with your topic outline.
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