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APR vs. APY | Explained. Simply.In the realm of decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto investments, two terms frequently encountered are APY (Annual Percentage Yield) and APR (Annual Percentage Rate). While they sound similar, their distinctions are vital, often determining the returns on your digital assets. APR vs. APY: Unraveling the Complexity Annual Percentage Rate (APR) represents the straightforward interest rate that a lender earns or a borrower pays over one year. For instance, if you invest $10,000 with a 20% APR, your total after a year becomes $12,000. This simplistic calculation doesn’t consider compounding. In contrast, Annual Percentage Yield (APY) involves the magic of compound interest. Compound interest means earning interest on the interest accrued. If the interest compounds monthly on your $10,000 investment at a 20% APR, after a year, you’d have approximately $12,194 . Daily compounding would yield even more at $12,213. Compounding frequency significantly impacts your earnings, with daily compounding being the most lucrative. Crucial Comparisons and Calculations When comparing financial products, whether in traditional finance or DeFi, understanding compounding frequency is paramount. Converting APR to APY is the key. A 20% APR with monthly compounding equals 21.94% in APY. Daily compounding raises it to 22.13% APY. APY factors in the compound interest, offering a more accurate depiction of your annualized returns. However, in the crypto space, things get even more intricate. APY might reflect rewards in cryptocurrency, not actual or predicted fiat returns. This distinction is vital due to crypto's volatility. Even if you earn APY in crypto assets, your investment’s fiat value might fluctuate, emphasizing the necessity of understanding the risks involved fully. Closing Thoughts: Navigating the Crypto Investment Landscape APR and APY serve as vital tools in understanding the potential returns on your investments. Remember, APY, incorporating compound interest, is the metric that truly reflects your earnings, especially in the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies. When comparing crypto products, ensure you're evaluating them on the same compounding basis and always consider the implications of crypto market volatility on your investments. Knowledge empowers wise decisions. By grasping the nuances of APY and APR, you're better equipped to navigate the crypto investment landscape, making informed choices that align with your financial goals.
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by Vestinda
SNX What do I see?Full disclosure: I am long SNX with a current holding of 3,035 tokens held on the Celsius Network. I am currently grandfathered in and still earning 14.05% APY despite the recent SEC ruling inhibiting non-accredited US investors (like me) from earning interest. Damn those big government bureaucracies. On to what I am focusing on with today's SNX chart. SNX is currently making new higher lows and higher highs. That makes for a favorable uptrend. It is also creating a narrowing wedge which could see a breakout...hopefully also to the upside. It now appears that we put in a clearly defined bottom as witnessed by the bowl shape. This has all the earmarks of a growing uptrend. And when we look at the Keltner Channels, today's pullback actually keeps us safely in the upper bullish channel or band of the KC without overstepping above it where a more serious correction becomes more likely. This all looks very healthy and bullish to me. Outlook: Until I see SNX hit and break across the upper line somewhere in the $8-plus range, I won't be comfortable saying this is the bull we are looking for. Again, fingers crossed. Long-term price action prediction? A new ATH (All-time high) by 2023. Of course, predictions are free and worth every penny. -- Garry
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by tg-l
Cryowar shows a strong retest and is ready for higher prices 🚀Intro: - Cryowar is one of the most promising new play to earn game on the Solana blockchain. - Cryowar started trading on CEX and DEX at the same time. - Check out their twitter account and their webpage, the progress looks really promising. Cryowar works together with unreal engine which famous for its great graphics engine. - Since this coin got listed only recently we look at the hourly, so keep that in mind. Also take into consideration that price went up over 100% and FOMO is never a real solution. You maybe should wait for a pullback first. - Cryowar got listed on another DEX since last post. Hourly chart: - Price stays in an uptrend and recently tested previous resistance around 3.9$ as new support. - Volume keeps increasing which is a bullish sign and shows growing interest. - RSI analysis shows that we stay below the yellow line. We are not now at a nice level for an upwards breakout. - Moving Average: The 20MA seems to act as support that could kick up the price during next week. - Support lines are at 1.3$, 2.3$, 2.9$ and 3.9$. - Resistance lines are currently non existent. Expectation: - Cryowar took a heavy hit during it's listing day but did a great job in recovery. Currently we are in an uptrend and the Beta release comes closer which most likely has a positive effect on price. - The webpage and sneak peaks look very promising as well as the growing community. - End of the year prediction: We will see a 9$+ Cryowar before the end of 2021. Basic rules: - Never buy the top/ ATH - Take profit as long as you can (also partial profit is profit) - Use Stop/loss for leveraged positions - If you are not experienced, don't leverage in the first place Enjoy the ride and don't be too greedy. If you like the content, please like, comment and give this channel a follow. We would love it if you could share your thoughts in the comments. Discussions are very welcome here. Always do your own research and keep in mind that my charts and comments cannot be considered financial advice. Cheers ps. Chart explanation: Main lines: - Green lines are tested support lines. - Orange lines are resistance lines or, if we are above, possible support lines which were not tested yet. - Cyan line is for volume trendline. - White lines are Fibonacci retracement levels Helplines: - Purple lines are trendlines we take a look at. - Blue, green, white and pink lines are 200MA, 100MA, 50MA and 20MA. - Yellow lines are for visual help only. Specials: - Boxes represent either entry zone or support zone . Check the description. - Cameras represent MA crossings. Yellow camera stands for a golden cross while the cyan camera stands for a death cross.
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by tumbler55