Glossary

The words that come up when you hold crypto, explained plainly, with what each one means for your money.

Updated Dec 3, 2026

What is dollar-cost averaging (DCA) in crypto?

Dollar-cost averaging means buying a fixed amount on a schedule instead of all at once. How it works, an example, its trade-offs, and how to set it up.

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Updated Nov 17, 2026

What is a stablecoin depeg?

A depeg is when a stablecoin trades away from the dollar it's meant to track. Why it happens, how different stablecoins hold their peg, and what to watch.

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Updated Nov 10, 2026

Cross margin vs isolated margin: what's the difference?

Cross margin shares one pool of margin between your positions; isolated margin gives each its own. How each one fails, and when to use which.

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Updated Nov 8, 2026

What is cost basis in crypto?

Cost basis is what you paid for a crypto asset, used to work out your gain or loss when you sell. FIFO, HIFO and average cost explained, with examples.

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Updated Nov 8, 2026

What is a funding rate on perpetual futures?

The funding rate is what longs and shorts pay each other to keep a perp's price near the spot price. How it works, how often it's paid and what it costs you.

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Updated Nov 8, 2026

What is a health factor in DeFi lending?

A health factor measures how safe a crypto loan is. Below 1, it can be liquidated. How it's worked out, what moves it and how much buffer to keep.

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Updated Nov 9, 2026

What is impermanent loss?

Impermanent loss is what a liquidity provider gives up compared with simply holding the tokens. Why it happens, how big it gets and how fees offset it.

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Updated Nov 9, 2026

What is liquid staking?

Liquid staking lets you stake ETH or SOL and get a token back that you can still use. How it works, what it earns, and the risks to weigh.

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Updated Nov 8, 2026

What is a liquidation price?

The liquidation price is where a leveraged position or a loan gets closed for you. How it's set on perps and loans, and how to keep it far away.

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Updated Nov 8, 2026

What is loan-to-value (LTV) in crypto lending?

Loan-to-value compares what you've borrowed with what your collateral is worth. Max LTV, liquidation thresholds and LLTV explained, with an example.

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Updated Nov 8, 2026

What is MEV (maximal extractable value)?

MEV is the value that can be taken by reordering, inserting or leaving out transactions in a block. Sandwiches, arbitrage and liquidations, and how to protect your swaps.

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Updated Nov 8, 2026

What is slippage in a crypto swap?

Slippage is the gap between the price you're quoted and the price you get. Why it happens, how slippage tolerance protects you, and price impact explained.

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Updated Nov 8, 2026

What is a token approval (allowance)?

A token approval lets a smart contract move a token from your wallet. Why apps ask for one, why unlimited ones are risky, and how to revoke them.

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