Intensive Program: Cryptocurrency Trading and Python for Trading
Week 1: Cryptocurrency Basics and Blockchain
What to Learn: Understand blockchain technology, wallets, and key cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and
Ethereum. Learn how blockchain ensures security and decentralization.
Learning Resources:
- Coinbase Learn: https://www.coinbase.com/learn
- Mastering Bitcoin by Andreas Antonopoulos: https://github.com/bitcoinbook/bitcoinbook
- Blockchain Basics (Coursera): https://www.coursera.org/learn/blockchain-basics
Week 2: Trading Platforms and Technical Analysis
What to Learn: Learn how to use trading platforms (e.g., Binance, Kraken), read candlestick charts,
and apply risk management strategies. Understand support and resistance levels, trends, and basic
trading indicators.
Learning Resources:
- Crypto Cred YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CryptoCred
- Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets by John Murphy: https://amzn.to/3q8nBPS
- Investopedia Technical Analysis: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/technicalanalysis.asp
Week 3: Python Basics for Trading
What to Learn: Master Python fundamentals such as variables, loops, functions, and data
manipulation using libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
Learning Resources:
- Python.org Tutorials: https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/
- Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart: https://automatetheboringstuff.com/
- Real Python: https://realpython.com/
Week 4: Automating Trading with Python
What to Learn: Learn how to use APIs to fetch market data, backtest strategies, and automate
trading using Python.
Learning Resources:
- Binance API Documentation: https://binance-docs.github.io/apidocs/spot/en/
- Python for Finance by Yves Hilpisch: https://amzn.to/3Lg1YXb
- QuantConnect (Algorithmic Trading Platform): https://www.quantconnect.com/