# Swoopr Investment: Ask: Crypto & Trading Q&A
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## Ask: Crypto & Trading Q&A

- [Ask Swoopr: Investing Questions Answered](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/) ([Markdown](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask.md)): Ask an investing question in plain language. Swoopr Investment connects stocks, ETFs, bonds, retirement, real estate, crypto, taxes.
- [How Does Crypto Staking Work?](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/how-does-crypto-staking-work/) ([Markdown](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/how-does-crypto-staking-work.md)): Crypto staking locks tokens in a proof-of-stake network to help validate transactions and earn rewards. Learn how staking works and risks like slashing.
- [How to Read a Candlestick Chart](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/how-to-read-a-candlestick-chart/) ([Markdown](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/how-to-read-a-candlestick-chart.md)): Each candlestick shows open, high, low, and close prices for a time period. Learn to read the body, wicks, and color to understand price action at a glance.
- [What Is a Blockchain?](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-a-blockchain/) ([Markdown](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-a-blockchain.md)): A blockchain is a distributed ledger that stores records in cryptographically linked blocks, making data tamper-resistant. Learn how blockchains work and why.
- [What Is a Crypto Wallet?](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-a-crypto-wallet/) ([Markdown](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-a-crypto-wallet.md)): A crypto wallet stores private keys that authorize blockchain transactions rather than coins. Learn how hot wallets, cold wallets, and self-custody differ.
- [What Is a Smart Contract?](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-a-smart-contract/) ([Markdown](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-a-smart-contract.md)): Smart contracts are self-executing blockchain programs that run automatically when conditions are met, no intermediary required. Learn how they work.
- [What Is an NFT?](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-an-nft/) ([Markdown](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-an-nft.md)): NFT (non-fungible token) is a unique blockchain asset representing ownership of a specific item. Learn what NFTs are, how they work, and how they are taxed.
- [What Is Dollar-Cost Averaging?](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-dollar-cost-averaging/) ([Markdown](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-dollar-cost-averaging.md)): Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) invests a fixed amount at regular intervals regardless of price, reducing timing risk by spreading purchases over time.
- [What Is Market Capitalization?](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-market-capitalization/) ([Markdown](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-market-capitalization.md)): Market cap is share price times shares outstanding, it classifies stocks as large-cap, mid-cap, or small-cap and signals company size, liquidity, and risk.
- [What Is Trading Volume?](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-trading-volume/) ([Markdown](https://www.getswoopr.com/ask/what-is-trading-volume.md)): Trading volume is the total shares or contracts traded in a period. High volume on a price move signals broad participation; low volume suggests a weaker move.