A ticker is a short alphabetic code that uniquely denotes a cryptocurrency or trading instrument on an exchange. It replaces the full name and simplifies searching, quotes and trade execution.
The Howey Test is a legal criterion used in the United States to determine whether an asset is an investment contract, that is, a security. Its outcome decides whether a token will fall under the regulator's oversight.
TGE is a token generation event during which a project issues and distributes its tokens for the first time. It is a way to raise financing for the development of a blockchain project.
SHA-256 is a cryptographic hash function that underlies the Bitcoin protocol and a number of other coins. It turns data into a unique fingerprint of fixed length.
Suprnova is a mining pool that combines the computing power of participants for the joint mining of various cryptocurrencies. The pool simplifies mining and makes income more even.
A sell stop order is an order that is executed when the price falls to a specified level or lower. Traders use it expecting the downward movement to continue.
A buy stop order is an order that is executed when the price rises to a specified level or higher. Traders use it expecting the upward movement to continue.
A stop order is a pending order to buy or sell an asset that is triggered when the price reaches a specified level. The tool helps automate trades and limit risks.
FUD is the spreading of fear, uncertainty, and doubt with the aim of influencing market sentiment. In the crypto space, the term describes a negative information backdrop that can distort the perception of a project.
A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency with minimal volatility whose value is pegged to a stable asset: a fiat currency, a commodity, or a basket of assets. It is used as a safe haven and a means of settlement.