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Jackson Wood

Jackson Wood is a portfolio manager at Freedom Day Solutions, where he manages the crypto strategy. He is a contributing writer for CoinDesk’s Crypto Explainer+ and the Crypto for Advisors newsletter.

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Cómo identificar y protegerte de estafas piramidales realizadas con criptomonedas
Las historias de personas que pasaron de “mendigos a millonarios” gracias a las inversiones con criptomonedas pueden llevar a muchos a participar en nuevos proyectos que prometen recompensas que parecen “muy buenas para ser ciertas”.
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By Jackson Wood
Oct 25, 2022 at 5:43 p.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2022
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The Dreaded Death Cross and Shining Golden Cross: Two Important Crypto Indicators
For crypto investors, it is important to understand the different technical charting patterns and to have a trading strategy for when these indicators are seen.
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By Jackson Wood
Oct 24, 2022 at 1:23 p.m. UTC
Oct 24, 2022
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Crypto for advisors
Investors Wanting to Outsource Crypto Portfolio Management Have Options
Crypto investing is complex, but professional crypto portfolio managers can help.
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By Jackson Wood
Oct 13, 2022 at 12:45 p.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2022
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Crypto Ponzi Schemes: How to Identify and Protect Yourself From These Scams
Rags-to-riches stories fueled by crypto investments can lead people to jump into new projects that promise returns that seem “too good to be true.”
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By Jackson Wood
Sep 28, 2022 at 8:47 p.m. UTC
Sep 28, 2022
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Crypto for advisors
3 Ways Traditional Investors Can Gain Crypto Exposure
Direct investment into cryptocurrency is just one way clients of financial advisors can participate in the new asset class.
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By Jackson Wood
Sep 22, 2022 at 12:50 p.m. UTC
Sep 22, 2022
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Crypto for advisors
DeFi vs CeFi Lending: Before Choosing, Understand the Challenges and Risks
CeFi simplifies DeFi user experience for investors, but comes with many risks.
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By Jackson Wood
Sep 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 8, 2022
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Ethereum’s Merge Will Increase Its Use Cases and Drive Its Investment Narrative
More efficiencies and scalability solutions could make Ethereum a more attractive platform to build on and invest in.
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By Jackson Wood
Aug 18, 2022 at 12:50 p.m. UTC
Aug 18, 2022
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Putting Crypto Volatility in Context: What We Can Learn From the History of Bitcoin Crashes
Remember, this is not the first time crypto has seen a significant downturn – and likely not the last.
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By Jackson Wood
Jul 12, 2022 at 9:33 p.m. UTC
Jul 12, 2022
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The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, Explained
While it's impossible to perfectly predict the future movements of crypto assets, certain indicators like the Fear and Greed Index provide actionable insights.
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By Jackson Wood
Jul 8, 2022 at 3:10 p.m. UTC
Jul 8, 2022
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Crypto Bear Market Opportunities: Make the Most of a Crypto Downturn
In traditional markets, the wash-sale rule stops people from selling an investment for a loss and then quickly rebuying it. But this is the crypto market.
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By Jackson Wood
Jun 2, 2022 at 9:11 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2022
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