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Crypto research · Original quantitative studyBTC · ETHAbout 30 minutes16 languages

DCA or lump-sum Bitcoin and Ethereum: an equal-capital study

We test the same available capital across hundreds of historical windows, including uninvested cash, fees, separate BTC and ETH results and sensitivity checks.

When the whole budget is already available, buying gradually and buying all at once put that capital at risk at different times. We compare both methods across real historical BTC and ETH prices, counting every dollar that remains uninvested.

In this study

  • Two purchase methods, one capital base
  • Fees come from the budget, not extra money
  • Calendar examples, not a showcase of winning entries
  • Endpoint returns do not describe the whole risk path
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Crypto investigations · Long-form report01

The biggest crypto scams in history: tokens, exchanges and billion-dollar frauds

A documented investigation of OneCoin, FTX, Terra, PlusToken, BitConnect, Celsius, QuadrigaCX and other major crypto fraud cases—with court outcomes, red flags and practical lessons.

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Forex investigations · Long-form report02

The biggest Forex scandals in history: broker frauds, rigged markets and missing client money

A documented investigation of benchmark manipulation, broker misconduct, Ponzi schemes and market-driven collapses—with court outcomes, red flags and practical checks.

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Forex investigation · The SNB shock03

15 January 2015: the day the Swiss franc broke Forex

A documentary reconstruction of the SNB shock: the CHF 1.20 floor, vanished liquidity, failed stop-losses, negative balances and the brokers that broke.

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Crypto investigation · Stablecoin case files04

When $1 stops being a dollar: the biggest stablecoin depegs in crypto history

A data-led investigation of the UST collapse, the USDC bank shock, pressure on USDT and DAI contagion—with real hourly charts and a practical stablecoin checklist.

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Crypto investigation · Custody and insolvencyMt. Gox: lost Bitcoin, bankruptcy and the long road to repaymentFollow the assets, legal claims and actual repayments through the Mt. Gox case, with a dated status check and an illustrative 10 BTC account. Research Bitcoin halving history: what price actually did after every halving A data-led study of all four Bitcoin halvings: exact blocks, comparable 90-, 365- and 730-day returns, drawdowns, changing market structure and the limits of a four-event sample. Research Altcoin season or myth: when did altcoins really beat Bitcoin? A source-led test of 2017 and 2021 altcoin cycles, plus 993 real BTC and ETH daily closes from 2024–2026. Learn what dominance and 90-day outperformance actually show. Strategy test Bitcoin 55-day breakout strategy: an eight-year test with SMA 200 and ATR A reproducible Bitcoin breakout study using real daily candles, a 55-day channel, SMA 200 regime filter, ATR stops, fees and an Ethereum robustness check.

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Forex · Monetary policy and original researchFed interest rates and the dollar: expectations, decisions and market reactionsRead the decision against expectations, follow yields and compare both currencies. Includes a checked study of 60 scheduled FOMC meetings and separate statement and press-conference reactions. Research 3 January 2019: the night the yen jolted the Forex market A documented reconstruction of the January 2019 yen flash event: the 30-second move, AUD contagion, disappearing liquidity, widened spreads and what traders can actually learn. Research NFP breakout after the jobs report: a 32-release test on real FX quotes A reproducible test of an NFP opening-range breakout on EUR/USD and USD/JPY, using actual BLS publication dates and Dukascopy 15-minute bid quotes from 2024–2026. Strategy test EUR/USD London Breakout: a 550-trade test with real M15 data A session-aware EUR/USD London Breakout study using 67,287 real M15 bid candles, Europe/London daylight saving time, explicit exits and one-pip costs.
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How to choose a Forex broker: 8 checks before you fund an account

A good broker is not defined by the highest leverage or the smallest advertised spread. Start with the legal entity behind the account, then test how it protects money, executes orders, charges fees, and handles withdrawals.

Verify the exact legal entity and licenceEntity name, licence status, approved domain, permissions, warnings, and account jurisdiction. BrokersClient-money bank, segregation rules, compensation eligibility, negative-balance policy, and insolvency terms. Review execution and conflictsExecution policy, venue, price source, slippage data, stop treatment, and conflict disclosure. Forex robotsPublic live account monitoring · Drawdown definition · Exact version test Test the platform and order controlsRequired order types, trading rules, history export, outage process, and EA or API compatibility. Test deposits and withdrawalsSuccessful small round trip, realistic processing time, complete fees, and clear source-of-funds requirements.
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How to choose a crypto exchange: 8 checks before you deposit

The best exchange is not the one with the loudest bonus. It is the platform that fits your country and trading needs while making its risks, costs, and withdrawal rules easy to verify.

Verify legal access and regulatory statusThe legal entity, jurisdiction, authorisation number, and services permitted for your country. Exchanges2FA options, withdrawal controls, active-session visibility, custody policy, and incident communication. Understand custody and proof of reservesReserve methodology, liability coverage, independent verification, wallet ownership, and asset segregation. Measure the total cost, not the headline feeA complete cost example for one deposit, trade, and withdrawal in your preferred currency. Test liquidity and executionReal pair-level depth, spread, order types, uptime information, and execution on a small test order. Test deposits and withdrawals before scalingA successful small round trip using the same rail, asset, and network you plan to use later.
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Choose the exchange, not the promotion.

The best exchange is not the one with the loudest bonus. It is the platform that fits your country and trading needs while making its risks, costs, and withdrawal rules easy to verify.

The MyProfitFactor rule No exchange removes risk. Score the platform, test it with a small amount, keep only working capital online, and use self-custody for longer-term holdings only if you can manage keys safely.
Verify legal access and regulatory statusMeasure the total cost, not the headline feeTest liquidity and executionTest deposits and withdrawals before scalingMatch the product to your country and use caseJudge support and transparency
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Verify legal access and regulatory status

Start with the exact legal entity that will hold your account—not only the global brand. Check its registered country, licence or registration number, and the relevant regulator’s public register. Registration is useful evidence, but it is not a guarantee against loss and may not include deposit insurance.

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Separate account security from platform security

Account controls should include app-based or phishing-resistant two-factor authentication, device and session management, withdrawal allowlists, and anti-phishing tools. Then assess the operator itself: custody model, incident history, security disclosures, and response procedures. A strong login cannot protect users from a badly managed company.

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Measure the total cost, not the headline fee

The advertised maker or taker fee is only one layer. Include bid-ask spread, slippage, card or bank charges, currency conversion, network and withdrawal fees, derivatives funding, and liquidation rules. Calculate the cost for the exact transaction size and market you expect to use.

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Test deposits and withdrawals before scaling

Review supported payment rails, verification requirements, limits, processing times, network selection, destination tags, holds, and fees. Make a small deposit and withdrawal before sending meaningful capital. Crypto transfers are generally irreversible, so verify the address and network carefully.

Inside Forex · Automated trading

Forex robots: start with live evidence.

Four MT4 systems with figures loaded from their public accounts. Compare current performance, trading history, pair, timeframe and method in one place.

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No robot guarantees profit. Review equity, drawdown, exposure and execution—not only the return curve.
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Comparison without hidden shortcuts.

Do not choose a broker from one headline number. Verify the exact entity, score all eight areas, use a demo account, then test a small live deposit and withdrawal. Keep leverage conservative and save every statement and support conversation.

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Research dimensionScoreEvidenceReview
01Verify the exact legal entity and licence
90/100
Primary sources
✓
02Review execution and conflicts
78/100
What to verify
✓
03Calculate the total trading cost
78/100
Primary sources
✓
04Test the platform and order controls
58/100
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Before funding an account, make sure every answer below is clear, current, and documented.

The MyProfitFactor rule

The 60-second shortlist

Before funding an account, make sure every answer below is clear, current, and documented.

01

Verify the exact legal entity and licence

Check the company that will contract with you, not only the group brand. Match its legal name, licence number, website, contact details, permitted services, and any warnings in the regulator’s register. Regulation reduces some risks; it does not guarantee profits or prevent failure.

02

Understand client-money protections

Read how retail money is held and whether it is segregated from company funds. Compensation schemes, negative-balance protection, custody arrangements, and insolvency treatment differ by entity and country—marketing for another branch may not apply to you.

03

Review execution and conflicts

Labels such as STP, ECN, or market maker do not tell the whole story. Read the execution policy: venues or counterparties, price sources, slippage, requotes, rejected orders, stop handling, and how the broker manages conflicts when it is the counterparty.

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Calculate the total trading cost

A tight headline spread may exclude commission and financing. Compare spread plus commission, overnight swaps, currency conversion, inactivity charges, data or platform costs, and deposit or withdrawal fees for the pairs, position sizes, and sessions you actually trade.

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