Betting on Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency Made Simple
Curious what all the fuss is about with Bitcoin? Learn what it is, how it fits into the broader landscape of cryptocurrency, and how to invest in it.
Featuring Marcus Raiyat, Cryptocurrency Expert
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Format
Daily lessons delivered straight to your inbox, completely mobile-friendly
Duration
6 days
Time
10 minutes per lesson
What you will learn
- What Bitcoin, blockchain, and cryptocurrency are and how they each work
- The essential “Two Golden Rules” of Bitcoin security
- How Bitcoin wallets work and how to keep Bitcoin safe
- Exactly how to go about purchasing Bitcoin
- Where the future of cryptocurrency is going
Why should you take this course?
- You've been hearing the term “Bitcoin” for what feels like forever, but don't know what it really is, or how it works. If you don't know what Bitcoin is, no need to fret or feel insecure–it's definitely confusing! That's why we have created this course. Learn the essentials in just 1 week.
- You're interested in potentially buying Bitcoin, but you don't want to screw up. Bitcoin is a new type of currency to most people, and entails a radically new purchasing process than we are used to. You want to be sure that you have the right information before you go for it.
- No matter your financial goals, this course contains valuable ideas and information that everyone should consider. Even if jumping headfirst into buying Bitcoin isn't on your mind, this is an important part of the modern financial world that is useful to understand.
Course Overview
6 Lessons
Understanding Bitcoin
Let's get started! Time to understand what Bitcoin, blockchain, and cryptocurrency are, how they work, and why there’s so much fuss about them all.
Bitcoin's Value
Why is Bitcoin so special? Marcus Raiyat will talk about what makes it useful, as well as where its value comes from.
Getting a Bitcoin Wallet
Want to buy some Bitcoin? Today you'll learn what a Bitcoin wallet is, and how to go about choosing the right wallet for you.
Buying Bitcoin
If you'd like to buy Bitcoin, you'll need to use a cryptocurrency exchange. We get into what that is, and which exchanges are best suited for beginners.
Putting Bitcoin to Use
Today, you'll learn how to buy things online with Bitcoin, how to send it to friends, and how to keep your cryptocurrency safe.
The Future of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
You've made it! Now you know the basics of Bitcoin and blockchains, and maybe even have some of your own! But is Bitcoin here to stay? Could some other cryptocurrency shadow Bitcoin and become The Next Big Thing? These and more questions are answered in the final lesson.
Meet the Expert
Marcus Raiyat
Foreign Exchange Trader
Marcus Raiyat is a U.K. Foreign Exchange Trader and Instructor and the Founder/CEO of Logikfx. With nearly 10 years of experience, Marcus is well versed in actively trading forex, stocks, and crypto, and specializes in CFD trading, portfolio management, and quantitative analysis. Marcus holds a BS in Mathematics from Aston University. His work at Logikfx led to their nomination as the "Best Forex Education & Training U.K. 2021" by Global Banking and Finance Review.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If Bitcoin is so complicated, will I really understand it in less than a week?
We think that this is an excellent crash course in understanding the basics of Bitcoin. One of the reasons that Bitcoin feels so complicated is because many people don't have the tools to explain it to others (even if they have a rough understanding of what it is)! That's why we committed to using wikiHow's approachable writing style to teach it, while enlisting the help of a cryptocurrency expert like Marcus Raiyat. We feel confident that, after this course, you'll come out with much more information than you had before.
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What are others saying?
Shell
As I knew nothing about cryptocurrency before the course, I am happy to say: now I do! The information is well laid out in 6 episodes and clearly written to understand what was being talked about. Thank you!
Chuck
This course helped to give me hope that I can get involved in and become a part of cryptocurrency, whereas prior to reading, I had only dreamed of understanding this stuff. Now I understand what getting into Bitcoin looks like. Thanks so much!
M.V.
This site helped me to understand more on how Bitcoins can be acquired. It also gave me the info on what I will need to purchase it and store it safely. Thank you.
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