Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Cryptocurrency Investing 5 Chapter 1: What Is a Cryptocurrency? 7 Chapter 2: Why Invest in Cryptocurrencies? 17 Chapter 3: Recognizing the Risks of Cryptocurrencies 35 Chapter 4: Looking Under the Hood: Blockchain Technology 53 Chapter 5: How Cryptocurrencies Work 67 Part 2: The Fundamentals of Investing in Cryptos 83 Chapter 6: How to Buy Cryptocurrencies 85 Chapter 7: Using Cryptocurrency Wallets 105 Chapter 8: Different Types of Cryptocurrencies 119 Chapter 9: Identifying Top Performing Cryptocurrencies 141 Chapter 10: Diversification in Cryptocurrencies 155 Chapter 11: The Role of Cryptocurrency in the Metaverse 167 Part 3: Alternatives to Cryptos 185 Chapter 12: Getting Ahead of the Crowd: Investing in ICOs 187 Chapter 13: Cryptocurrency Mining 199 Chapter 14: Investing in NFTs 209 Chapter 15: Stocks and Exchange Traded Funds with Cryptocurrency Exposure 219 Chapter 16: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options 229 Chapter 17: Dealing with the Dollar and Other Fiat Currencies 237 Part 4: Essential Crypto Strategies and Tactics 249 Chapter 18: Using Technical Analysis 251 Chapter 19: Short-Term Trading Strategies 265 Chapter 20: Long-Term Investing Strategies 279 Chapter 21: Minimizing Losses and Maximizing Gains 287 Chapter 22: Using Ichimoku and Fibonacci Techniques 297 Chapter 23: Taxes and Cryptocurrencies 305 Part 5: The Part of Tens 315 Chapter 24: Ten Considerations Before Getting Started with Cryptocurrencies 317 Chapter 25: Ten Possible Moves When Your Crypto Portfolio Is Down 323 Chapter 26: Ten Challenges and Opportunities for Crypto Investors 329 Part 6: Appendixes 335 Appendix A: Resources for Cryptocurrency Investors 337 Appendix B: Resources for Personal Portfolio Management 353 Index 359.