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How do I start in cryptocurrencies?

You can Google, find the basic information - get on an exchange, get a wallet, study technical analysis and trade. And try your luck! You can make MANY mistakes, lose a lot of money and probably even get scammed. 

Or, get educated.Find an authority who is knowledgable and trustworthy. Follow his advice, and learn from HIS mistakes.

How to make money in Crypto without risking it all.


This is Ivan's story, and his journey in crypto. Much of it feels so familiar to me, that it could be MY STORY! 

"The year Bitcoin broke me. "

How did I end up here?? Back in 2013, all of my friends were talking about Bitcoin. Bitcoin had just doubled in value overnight… 

And I missed it. Then I missed it again, and again.

At this time, I was a student. I didn’t have much money saved. But eventually, in November 2013, I joined my friends and invested my money in bitcoin. I did not want to miss out on another crazy week.

You probably already know what happened after that… The following month, bitcoin CRASHED more than 50%.  From $1200 down to $400. It then continued down to $200 over the following months.

As if it couldn’t get any worse, I then decided to sell all my bitcoin.  I bought at the top and sold at the bottom, while still seeing all of these people on Twitter, driving lambos and making millions from crypto.  This was a real low point in my life. I had a boring, dull student life and I had lost all my money.

However, this loss led me onto the path that I’m on today. I can still remember the day it all turned around.  I eventually found what would turn out to be THE KEY to turning my life around. All I’ve accomplished in crypto, from being a blockchain consultant and building a large Youtube channel to traveling the world speaking at conferences, can be traced back to this discovery.

When I was sitting at home back in 2014, after I had lost most of my money in bitcoin, I was trying to figure out how these crypto gurus could make so much money… They were everywhere. Making money in crypto looked so easy, yet… My own investments had been a complete failure. I felt stupid. I assumed that if I only knew more about trading and technical analysis that I would be as rich and handsome as all these other guys.

But then I read an article where they had studied and surveyed active traders. Their conclusion was shocking to me.  Only 10% of investors were actually making money. Out of those 10% probably just 1% was making millions. The guys I had seen on Twitter flexing with these huge trading accounts were just a few exceptions out of thousands of people losing.

So the odds were against me, and I realized that instead of fighting against these crazy odds I should just find an area where the odds are in MY FAVOUR.

That’s when I realized that crypto was more than just trading and HODLing. There was an entire new industry emerging out of this technology, and EVERYONE was hiring. Startups, consultancy companies, management firms, banks, financial institutions, law firms… Everyone was looking for people who knew how this technology worked.

So what did I do? What did I do so that I one year later was meeting with companies, CEO’s and governments? How did I go from having nothing to having more opportunity, consulting gigs and speaking requests than I could ever fit in my schedule? And maybe more important, how did I go from being deeply in debt to finally making hundreds of thousands of dollars working in this industry?

I started to study. I started studying cryptocurrencies, blockchain and smart contracts. Not studying what they could do, but HOW THEY WORKED.

Everyone can figure out how to use bitcoin, and how to use smart contracts. But very very few actually understand how they work and how you build products and services with them. I realized that if I wanted to make a lot of money in this exciting, new industry, I needed to acquire skills very few people had.

When I first became an “Expert” in crypto, I was concerned about two things. I think you might share these concerns as well.  First of all, I was concerned because I didn’t have any credentials, a degree or any contacts in this new world… All I knew was the actual technology, because I had studied like a madman.

It didn’t take long until I realized that none of that mattered. No one cared if I had a degree or not, all they wanted was my skill set - which was UNIQUE and in demand like never before. Did you know LinkedIn put Blockchain as the most In-demand skill for 2020? Above both AI and Machine Learning? That’s crazy, but TRUE.

My second concern was that I didn’t have enough talent, or enough knowledge. This is a common character flaw I see in new software developers in general.  Even though they have been studying like crazy, they don’t believe in themselves. They think, because there is always more to learn and more to study, that they don’t know anything.

I had both these concerns, NONE turned out to be true.  

What also caught me off-guard was how satisfied and fulfilled I became after I started working in this industry. The crypto industry is driven by purpose, a purpose to make the world a better place.  I had never felt this feeling at any of my previous jobs as a software developer.

For once in my life, I actually felt that I was doing something important for the world.  But the REAL hidden benefit has been the fulfillment I get when I see someone else make this same change in his or her own life. And that is what this business really is about for me, I’m guessing if you’re here, then it’s probably the same thing for you too - am I right? If so, then you NEED to join me in my academy..

Would you like to know how I did that?  Everything I learned during this time I’ve compiled into a step-by-step program that ANYONE can take.

You don’t even need to know programming.

We will teach you from scratch!  

Meet Ivan - my crypto mentor

How can you make money in crypto?

Trading cryptocurrencies

Who doesn't want the lambo lifestyle! 

Currently, there are more than 4,900 cryptocurrencies listed across a long list of exchanges, so its very tempting to dive straight in and start trading.

The cryptospace is one of the most unique curiosities of the internet today, luring in millions of people, eager to get their slice of what is often promised as a quick avenue to making some serious cash money.

For some this promise really does pay off — crypto investors since the very dawn of Bitcoin have found ways to make the kind of profits that wall street bankers could only dream of, and which have turned many into millionaires within a matter of weeks.

But, its not as easy as it seems. And too many people engage in risky investments and speculation when it comes to crypto. 

Cryptos are infamous for their whipsaw volatility, which can drive the price up by 100% in 1 hour and drop it by 200% an hour later. For this reason, it is paramount that traders protect against losses. 

Because 90% of traders loose money! 

Even though we all understand the basic of BUYING LOW and SELLING HIGH, a strange thing happens when people get swept up in the hype and start buying when CRYPTOS skyrocket, and panic sell when the market corrects itself. 

The FOMO is real! The feeling when you see a huge green percentage growth on a chart and you don’t own that coin, so you buy into it freaking out. As crypto trading is still very much driven by emotions rather than valuation, FOMO is a huge factor to consider when swing trading in crypto.

You should ensure that you fully understand the risks associated before you start trading. Only trade if you are an experienced trader with sophisticated knowledge of markets and robust risk management.

Cryptocurrency trading may not be appropriate for everyone.

So BEFORE throwing your money away on leveraged trading or speculation, focus instead on education and acquiring unique skills that will help you to read the market, technical analyses and understand the fundamentals .

Choose a career in crypto or blockchain

Successful people in crypto are not traders, they are builders. Most traders lose money, while most builders have high-paying jobs and work with fascinating new technologies.

The average blockchain developer makes $250k/year, and there is a shortage of skilled people in the industry.

Not only when it comes to developers, but also marketers, business developers, event managers, community managers and sales people.

The crypto and blockchain industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, with an expected growth of 60% per year.

In fact, the blockchain industry will reach a remarkable $7.59 billion in market size by 2024, which means the opportunity to start a blockchain career has never been better.

The great thing about this growing industry, is that it is not limited to someone with an IT or software developing background.

Anybody, from any industry and profession, can build a career using BLOCKCHAIN principles. as long as you’re a highly adaptable fast learner with a passion for the future of how the world sees and uses money.

There are different kinds of cryptocurrency companies you can work for.

One option is working with a currency that’s already been developed, such as bitcoin or Ethereum. On the other hand, you can get involved with other team members and develop a brand new currency in an Initial Coin Offering or ICO project.

Blockchain engineers, front-end developers and full-stack developers are in greatest demand. But there are also great opportunities available as consultants, customer service, project managers, sales associates data analysts, miners, developers, DevOps engineers, , reporters, technical product managers, traders, lawyers, journalists,writers and copywriters with a cryptocurrency niche.

Here are some of the cryptocurrency jobs 

Software engineers- develop, launch, build, and maintain software products and systems. These systems include business applications, operating systems, networking systems, connected hardware, and mobile and web applications

Senior software engineer-typically leads other team members and spearheads major blockchain projects,. 

Software architect- is a high-level software developer who builds the best architecture for various business systems, as well as helps to successfully execute solutions alongside software engineers,

Full stack developer-is responsible for building the backend and frontend components of business interaction projects, coordinating with engineering and design teams. A common task for full stack developers includes website development for an organization, as well as help with cryptocurrency and blockchain integration,

Front-end developer- a front-end developer is a specialized web developer who focuses on the user experience part of the web experience, using strong design capabilities that create visually appealing elements on a site,

Research analyst- most industries need research analysts, but in new fields such as crypto, the opportunities for employment are plentiful. Their role is to educate people about developments in the cryptocurrency industry and helps people make better personal and professional decisions.

Security architects- although one of the benefits of cryptocurrency is that it is much harder to hack than traditional payment systems, security architects are still needed to ensure that safety remains rock solid. Your job is to create systems to protect the company’s technology from outside threats and fraudulent transactions.

Technical writers- Companies that create new types of cryptocurrency often write a technical white paper to attract investors, , describing the company’s development and marketing plan for their technology. Technical writers spend a lot of time writing industry-specific content, informational content, and searching for unique ways to distribute the content

Web developers- task is to write and maintain code, often in the form of smart contracts and computer protocols that allow people to make transactions without needing a third party like a financial institution.

Data scientists- Blockchain technology is relatively new and often misunderstood, which means that there is a high demand for experts in data science. Data scientists analyze transaction data to help engineers streamline experiences.

Financial analysts- work in niche such as hedge funds and insurance agencies, as well as with private investors looking to invest in cryptocurrency. A typical day involves recommending investments, developing investment strategies (like the best time to purchase and sell), evaluating risks, and maintaining investment portfolios. 

Journalists- cover the latest news on cryptocurrency and blockchain tech. You might be reporting for a newspaper, magazine, blog, or even a brand.

 Machine learning engineer- Cryptocurrency exists in a digital world, so naturally, there’s a need for experts who can create secure, easy user-friendly experiences for customers through digital applications. For example,Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the world, uses machine learning engineers to stay ahead of hackers and fraud. 

Marketing manager- for cryptocurrency to continue to grow, would-be users and investors need to know it exists and how it works. Marketing managers identify potential users, monitor trends, estimate the demand for cryptocurrencies and blockchain and compare values and develop strategies to help people maximize their market share and profits.



Invest in crypto

Multiple studies have shown that millennials and younger investors, in particular, have grown increasingly skeptical of traditional financial service providers and banks in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis., and the March 2020 crash. At least 40% of this demographic has said that they intend to invest in cryptocurrency in the future. 

Fortunately for new investors, investing in digital assets has become much easier than it was pre-2017. But there are still a few crucial factors investors should consider before actually buying cryptocurrency. 

If you’re an investor in cryptocurrency or crypto projects, it’s important to understand what you invest in.

How can you make successful investments if you don’t know what you’re investing into?

The crypto world is full of scammers, false marketing and disingenuous marketing practices.

Some projects do everything they can, to grab your money.

All great investors are aware of this, and know how to separate the marketing talk from the actual technology they are investing in.

If you want to be that next investor finding the next 1000x coin, then you need to be able to tell the difference between projects that are great and projects that are BS.

The Ivan on Tech Academy will teach you the fundamentals of blockchain and crypto and help guide you through the jungle of different blockchain protocols, tokens and consensus algorithms. It will help to minimize risks and increase ROI for cryptocurrency investors this year:

Remember to diversify your investment portfolio– never invest money in one asset. 

Do not blindly trust one source of data, always use different sources like chats, expert opinion, forums, financial analysis, brokers.

Learn and observe, it is the only way to invest in the best cryptocurrencies and know when to enter this extremely volatile market.

There is more than just Bitcoin to invest in...here are some of the most popular tokens. 

Ethereum-Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum is based on practical smart contracts used by many projects for the digitalization of transactions. The currency value may go up due to the increasing demand for its blockchain and functions. 

NEO- This cryptocurrency is different, including being the first open-source token originated from China. It claims to transform the traditional financial system by combining digital and real assets by combining digital and real assets. Its unique Superconduct trading mechanism allows users to trust the funds through a decentralized platform.

EOS-the aim of this project is to run a decentralized blockchain that would allow you to perform free transactions as most cryptocurrencies out there cannot be traded, bought or sold fee-free.

If Twitter, Amazone and Uber decide to move to a blockchain, the core of their work will definitely be EOS. The EOS system can replace other competitive blockchains. If Ethereum fails, EOS can level up to 100 USD per token thanks to the consensus algorithm of delegated proof of ownership (DPoS) and an infinite number of similar blockchains. 

Ripple( XRP), was one of the best cryptocurrency in 2017 with growth of around 36,000%! 

Even though the price of one XRP is a lot lower than the price of one Bitcoin, XRP is still the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. In May 2018, its total market cap was around $35 billion. Ripple’s is not just a digital currency, but also a payment system. Ripple uses blockchain technology to make international payments faster and more secure.

International bank payment today can take around 2-10 days for the transaction to process. The same payment, when done using Ripple, takes a few seconds. How amazing is that!

Many large financial institutions like American Express, Santander and JP Morgan are already using Ripple’s technology. Also, Ripple has been working withwith international banks around the world as well as the Saudi Arabia Central Bank, China’s LianLian. 

In addition to Tokens there is a whole world of opportunities to invest in example; Protocols, Oracles, Stable Coins, DeFiNFT's, and many more.

Before investing you must have a clear idea of what your Long-Term Investment goals are:

  • Long-term investing makes your life easier as you don’t need to watch the market all the time.
  • Well chosen cryptocurrencies will give you a better return in the long-term, than the traditional stockmarket.
  • You truly understand and believe in the future of the cryptocurrency.

What can you learn at Ivan on Tech Academy?

Currently there are almost 30 different courses, designed for beginner to advanced, that cover the entire field of this ever expanding and growing industry.

Available courses include: Crypto Basics, Blockchain and Bitcoin 101, Ethereum, Blockchain Business Masterclass, The Bitcoin Standard Course, DeFi, The Essential Blockchain Job Search Guide, Algorithmic Trading & Technical Analysis, Bitcoin Programming 101, Ethereum Smart Contract Programming, Cryptography & Privacy Coins, Javascript Programming for Blockchains, Lightning Network & Lighting App Programming, EOS Programming, Bitcoin Attacks, Unity Blockchain Game Development, Enjin Blockchain Game Development, Ethereum Smart Contract Security, C++ Programming for Blockchain Developers, Student Webinars & Live Q&A's, ReactJ Web Development, Technical Analysis 

What is Ivan on Tech Academy?

With over 15,000 students, the Ivan on Tech Academy is one of the largest online universities for blockchain and crypto.

Their courses range from introductory on Blockchain, Bitcoin, and programming, to Smart Contract Programming, Bitcoin Programming and Blockchain Business Masterclass. With over 100+ hours of on-demand video courses, hundreds of assignments, quizzes, homework and programming challenges, they offer a complete learning experience found nowhere else.

Regardless if you're looking to build a career in crypto, learn to program, build a smart contract or learn about enterprise blockchains, their expert teachers are available to help you every step of the way. 

Plans and Pricing

They currently have 2 plans. Basic and Premium.

Basic -$14/m on an annual plan; or $19/m on a monthly plan.

Basic is their cheapest, entry-level plan with access to Blockchain 101 track and New Blockchain Developer Track.

Premium - $34/m on an annual plan; or $49/m on a monthly plan

Their most popular, ALL ACCESS plan with access to all tracks, monthly live Q&A’s and premium support. 

Go to the Academy

Who is Ivan on Tech?

About Ivan

Ivan Liljeqvist is a blockchain educator, software developer and data scientist.

His love for coding started at the age of 9, and his career in crypto began in 2013, when he bought bitcoin.

To educate the community about Blockchain & Crypto, he created the Ivan On Tech Youtube channel, which gained success and popularity. Ivan On Tech is a truly global phenomenon spreading knowledge about the blockchain technology to hundreds of thousands of viewers all over the world.

Ivan posts videos DAILY and he makes the complex simple by delivering entertaining and exciting talks.

Ivan on Tech Academy

Ivan On Tech Academy was founded in 2017 by Ivan and Filip Martinsson in Stockholm, Sweden. Ivan and Filip met at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2014, where they studied computer science together. Besides sharing a passion for programming, they also shared one for blockchain, cryptocurrencies and entrepreneurship.

Ivan and Filip realized that the knowledge around Blockchain technology that was available was poor and not easily accessible for everyone. Therefore, they decided to take things into their own hands and founded Ivan On Tech Academy with a mission to empower people all over the world by educating them about blockchain and programming.

Today Ivan On Tech Academy is the leading online university for blockchain, cryptocurrencies and programming. Making the necessary up-to-date skills accessible for anyone interested in pursuing a career in blockchain. They support their students to become top professionals for the job market by offering a broad variety of online courses, that have been composed by world leading industry experts. They want to connect the expertise and skills their instructors have, to the people who need it, and so far they have educated 20,000 students.


Why we love Ivan

Ivan has become our regular morning HIGH ENERGY CRYPTO FIX, YouTubing and podcasting from Stockholm, Sweden.

Every day we look forward to hearing his charming accent, quick witted comments and share "hydration/coffee breaks" with him, while listening to his straightforward talk about current crypto news and markets.

His information and updates are time critical, as the markets change daily and even hourly.

He has a Q and A every day, where he answers viewers burning questions, from all over the world.

I have learnt a lot from him, his courses are easy to follow and excellently put together. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Are you ready to start a new journey?

Testimonials

Finally I have found someone who actually explains the cryptocurrency world in a manner that is simple, clear, practical and relatable.... Ivan is clearly very knowledgeable and has a great way of informing you of what subject he is teaching without unnecessary info and I really appreciate his ability to stay on target.

 

 Will Thias  

 Thanks Ivan , I m very excited . it s very interesting , initially I have the wrong information , I thing crypto is a digital currency for trading and make some money and nothing else . Now I see the great possibilities ithis new technology . It s a great course structure .


–Veres-Kupán László

 Fabulous courses and so many subjects teaching website html, java, Defi, blockchain, bitcoins etc etc. So so much and such great value. Thank you Ivan and all the rest of the team for putting together such a great valuable learning platform.

– Bob Smith

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