Candlestick patterns are a type of chart pattern used in technical analysis to interpret price data and make trading decisions. These patterns are named after the shape of the candlestick chart that they form and can provide valuable insights into the sentiment and psychology of market participants. The origin of candlestick patterns can be traced […]
How to Profit from Inflation: The Best Assets to Protect Your Money Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTe To profit from inflation, you hold assets whose value or income rises alongside prices, instead of holding cash that quietly loses purchasing power. The most reliable inflation hedges fall into three buckets: real […]
Looking to better understand the economy and financial markets? The yield curve is a must-know! This powerful tool shows the relationship between bond interest rates and payback times, giving us valuable insights into what people expect for economic growth and inflation. But that’s not all – the yield curve can also impact financial institutions and […]
What Happened to FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried? The Collapse, the FTT Token, and the Lesson Last updated: 2026-06-14 · By Spencer Li, CFTe FTX was a major cryptocurrency exchange founded by Sam Bankman-Fried that collapsed in November 2022, going from a $32 billion valuation to bankruptcy in a matter of days. The trigger was its […]
Last week, it was an eventful week filled with exciting news release, such as the CPI (Consumer Price Index) and the FOMC rate announcements. The CPI showed a lower than expected rate of inflation, so the markets rallied, but it turned out to be a false breakout as prices closed back down by the end […]
