Cryptocurrency Market Guide
Cryptocurrencies are digital assets built on blockchain technology and are not issued or controlled by any central bank or government. Major assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the asset class is known for its high volatility.
ZivFin streams real-time prices from global exchanges including Binance via WebSocket and pairs them with auto-translated multilingual discussion from investors around the world. Crypto prices can move sharply in response to regulation, technology and market sentiment, so always define your risk tolerance before participating.
Key Terms in Crypto
Market Cap
Current price multiplied by circulating supply. Used as a rough gauge of relative size and stability of a cryptocurrency.
Circulating Supply
Total amount of a coin currently traded in the market. The gap between circulating supply and max supply gives a sense of future inflationary pressure.
CEX vs DEX
Centralized exchanges (Binance, Coinbase) are operated by a company; decentralized exchanges (Uniswap) execute trades directly through smart contracts.
Gas Fee
Fee paid to validators to process a transaction on blockchains such as Ethereum. Varies with network congestion and affects transaction speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy or sell crypto directly on ZivFin?
No. ZivFin is a market-data and community platform; it does not provide trading, custody or withdrawal functionality. Place trades through your regulated exchange of choice.
Why does the price differ slightly between exchanges?
Differences in liquidity, user base and deposit/withdrawal policies cause minor price discrepancies between exchanges, sometimes referred to as arbitrage opportunities or regional premiums.
How does the price prediction game work?
It is an educational tool that lets you record whether you think the price will go up or down within a given window, and aggregates the results into statistics. It is not actual trading or betting and is not investment advice.
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile assets. All content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. You may lose all of your invested capital, so please proceed with caution.