Learn Ethereum, Smart Contracts & Trading

Instructor: EDUCBA

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand Ethereum, smart contracts, and blockchain fundamentals.
Manage wallets, gas fees, and execute trades on exchanges.
Apply technical analysis to identify crypto trading opportunities.

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There are 7 modules in this course

Understand how Ethereum works and how to trade cryptocurrencies using structured strategies and technical analysis. Build practical skills in blockchain technology, wallet management, and crypto trading.

This course provides a complete introduction to Ethereum and its role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. You will learn how Ethereum differs from Bitcoin, how smart contracts work, and how the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) powers decentralized applications. You will explore how to set up and manage Ethereum wallets, understand ERC20 token standards, and learn how gas fees impact transaction execution. The course also explains how cryptocurrency exchanges operate, including trading orders, margin trading, and the role of stablecoins in digital markets. A strong focus is placed on trading strategies, where you will learn how to read charts, identify support and resistance levels, and analyze market trends. You will also apply technical indicators such as moving averages, MACD, and Bollinger Bands to evaluate trading opportunities. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently understand Ethereum technology, manage digital assets, and apply structured trading strategies in cryptocurrency markets.

This module introduces the fundamentals of Ethereum, explaining its origin, evolution, and how it differs from earlier cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin while highlighting the role of decentralization and smart contracts in blockchain technology.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 69 minutes

Introduction to Ethereum as a Cryptocurrency9 minutes
Evolution of Ethereum6 minutes
Difference between Ethereum and Bitcoin7 minutes
Similarities in Ethereum and Ether7 minutes
How Ethereum Works6 minutes
How Ethereum Works Continues8 minutes
Understanding Hard Fork8 minutes
Understanding Hard Forks and Ethereum7 minutes
How is Ethereum Made10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Introduction to Ethereum10 minutes
Ethereum Fundamentals10 minutes
Understanding Ethereum Network Changes10 minutes
Graded - Foundations of Ethereum and Its Origins30 minutes

This module explores Ethereum’s technical architecture, including blockchain infrastructure, the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), and different wallet types used for storing and managing cryptocurrency securely.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 72 minutes

Ethereum Block chain and Ethereum Virtual Machine8 minutes
Setting up Ethereum Wallet6 minutes
Features of Ethereum Wallets5 minutes
Setting up Jaxx Wallet7 minutes
Creating Ethereum Wallet12 minutes
Analyzing Risks in Paper Wallet8 minutes
Synthetic Paper and Waterproof Ink7 minutes
Various Steps for Creating Wallet10 minutes
Buying Ethereum for Wallet8 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Ethereum Infrastructure10 minutes
Wallet Setup and Configuration10 minutes
Securing Wallet Infrastructure10 minutes
Graded - Ethereum Blockchain and Core Technology30 minutes

This module examines Ethereum wallet operations, token standards such as ERC20, and the mechanics of gas fees that enable transaction execution and smart contract functionality within the Ethereum network.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 73 minutes

Transferring Money out of Paper Wallet8 minutes
Understanding the ERC20 Tokens8 minutes
Functions of ERC20 Tokens7 minutes
Relating ICOs with ERC20 Tokens12 minutes
Understanding Gas Price and Gas Limit6 minutes
Concept of Gas Price and its Transactions8 minutes
Functions of Gas Price and Gas Limits6 minutes
Transaction Information in Etherscan8 minutes
Examples for Gas Price and Gas Limit10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Managing Ethereum Wallet Transactions10 minutes
ERC Token Standards and ICOs10 minutes
Ethereum Gas Mechanics10 minutes
Graded - Wallet Management and Token Ecosystem30 minutes

This module introduces Ethereum token standards, cryptocurrency market capitalization concepts, and the role of cryptocurrency exchanges in enabling digital asset trading.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 76 minutes

Determining ERC20 ERC223 and ERC7218 minutes
Investing and Trading Ethereum6 minutes
Cryptocurrency Market Capitalization7 minutes
Different Exchanges for Trading Ethereum7 minutes
Percentage of Total Market Capitalization8 minutes
Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchanges11 minutes
Procedures of Coin base Email9 minutes
Trading with Poloniex Exchange8 minutes
Transferring Ethereum Accounts to another Exchange11 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Token Standards in Ethereum10 minutes
Ethereum Trading Platforms10 minutes
Exchange Account Setup10 minutes
Graded - Ethereum Tokens and Crypto Trading Basics30 minutes

This module focuses on cryptocurrency exchange functionality, stablecoins like Tether, and trading mechanisms such as limit orders, margin trading, and leverage in crypto markets.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 64 minutes

Functions in Poloniex Exchange7 minutes
Buying and Selling Limit Orders7 minutes
Converting Bitcoin to Ethereum Instantly5 minutes
Benefits of Shapeshift Website5 minutes
Tether for Buying and Selling Ethereum7 minutes
Steps for Creating Tether Account7 minutes
Margin Trading in Crypto Market11 minutes
Ethereum Margin Trading10 minutes
Calculating the Margin Value6 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Exchange Trading Functions10 minutes
Trading Tools and Platforms10 minutes
Margin Trading Concepts10 minutes
Graded - Crypto Exchange Operations and Trading Orders30 minutes

This module introduces technical analysis techniques used in cryptocurrency trading, including chart types, candlestick analysis, support and resistance levels, and trend identification.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 80 minutes

Dash Margin Trading11 minutes
Types of Orders in Crypto Market12 minutes
Technical Analysis with Major Indicators and Oscillators7 minutes
Different Types of Charts5 minutes
Common Types of Candlesticks7 minutes
Price Action to Chart Support9 minutes
Learning the Trading Timeframe11 minutes
Price Action to Chart Trend Lines7 minutes
Types of Chart Patterns11 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Trading Orders and Market Tools10 minutes
Understanding Market Charts10 minutes
Advanced Chart Reading10 minutes
Graded - Crypto Trading Strategies and Technical Analysis30 minutes

This module explores advanced trading indicators such as moving averages, MACD, and Bollinger Bands, while also discussing risk management strategies and future opportunities in the Ethereum ecosystem.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments

6 videosTotal 45 minutes

Moving Averages Indicator6 minutes
Differentiating and Analyzing the Chart7 minutes
Moving Average Conversion Diversions8 minutes
Characteristics of Bollinger Bands11 minutes
Risk to Reward Ratio5 minutes
Future Prospect and Opportunities in Ethereum8 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Technical Indicators for Crypto Trading10 minutes
Risk Management and Market Outlook10 minutes
Graded - Advanced Indicators and Future of Ethereum30 minutes

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