VALR Blog
What Is an Example of Crypto Futures Trading?
Explore how crypto futures trading works through a practical example. Learn how leverage, market analysis, and risk management play a key role in executing trades
When is the Best Time to Trade Crypto?
Wondering when is the best time to trade crypto? This guide explores market hours, liquidity, and volatility, highlighting optimal trading periods based on global market overlaps, weekdays vs weekends, and high vs low volume periods. Learn how to identify the best times to trade crypto, and use tools and indicators to make informed trading decisions
How Risky Are Crypto Futures?
Crypto futures offer high rewards but come with significant risks like leverage, liquidations, and volatility. Learn how crypto futures work, what risks to watch out for, and practical strategies to manage your exposure when trading on platforms like VALR.
The Human Case for Crypto: Knowledge, Dignity, and Unity
Badi Sudhakaran, Co-Founder of VALR, shares his journey from India to South Africa and how cryptocurrency can empower individuals and bridge financial divides. Explore the potential of crypto to create a more inclusive and ethical financial system.
Is Quantum Computing a Threat to Bitcoin's Security?
Quantum computing could eventually challenge Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundations. This article explores how Bitcoin security works, the potential impact of quantum breakthroughs, and how the crypto industry is preparing with post-quantum cryptography.
How to Read the Price of Bitcoin Today: Sentiment, On-Chain Data & Strategy
Learn how to understand (not predict) Bitcoin price movements using sentiment tools like the Fear & Greed Index, the Stock-to-Flow model, and on-chain analytics from platforms like Glassnode. Explore how data and market behaviour offer deeper insights than forecasts alone.
What's Fuelling the Gold Rally and How Will it Impact Bitcoin?
Discover what’s driving gold’s ongoing price surge, from central bank demand and global uncertainty to shifting monetary policy. This article explores the key factors behind gold’s rally and what it means for Bitcoin as a competing store of value.
Understanding Sonic (S) Crypto: The Layer-1 Blockchain That Evolved from Fantom (FTM)
Discover Sonic (S), the rebranded Layer 1 blockchain formerly known as Fantom. Learn how Sonic achieves sub-second finality, what makes it the fastest EVM-compatible chain, and how to gain exposure to the S token on VALR through trading, margin, or lending.
Bitcoin and Kenya: Navigating Wealth in a Digital Age ft. Founder and Director of BitcoinKe
Discover how Bitcoin fits into Kenya’s evolving financial landscape. VALR Unfiltered explores crypto adoption, mobile money, and wealth preservation with BitcoinKe’s David Gitonga.
Securing Bitcoin: Self-Custody and the Future of Wealth ft. Jameson Lopp, Co-Founder and CSO at Casa
Explore Bitcoin security and self-custody with Jameson Lopp on The VALR Podcast. Learn why protecting your crypto matters, from hardware wallets to multi-sig setups and privacy best practices.
MoonPay First Deposit Promotion: Make Your First Deposit via MoonPay on VALR
Deposit via MoonPay on VALR and get 20% cashback in USDT, plus stand a chance to earn weekly BTC rewards. Offer valid from 16 June - 13 July 2025.
What Is Bitcoin Mining and How Does it Work?
Learn how Bitcoin mining works, why it's essential, and what it means for energy, environment, and global power dynamics.
Bitcoin Mining in 2025: Powering Nations, Reshaping the Grid
Bitcoin mining is reshaping energy, driving innovation, and influencing geopolitics. Learn why it's now a strategic asset in the global economy.
What's the Difference Between Market Makers and Takers in Crypto?
Market makers and market takers play crucial roles in crypto trading. Makers add liquidity by placing limit orders that sit on the order book, while takers remove liquidity by executing trades instantly at market prices. This guide explains the difference between these two roles, how they affect trading fees, and how you can act as either on VALR.