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The US presidential elections are getting closer and closer. What to pay attention to? 

US elections 2024: from the candidates to the exact date of the ballot call to speculation on the results, the world has already begun to wonder about the upcoming US presidential election. 

In this simple guide, the event will be reviewed so that you arrive prepared for one of the most eagerly awaited elections in the world, the 60th for the country. Moreover, in a few days, the primaries will begin defining the candidates who will compete for the United States of America president: who will win the 2024 US elections?

When are the next US elections? 

Presidential elections in the United States are held every four years on the first Tuesday in November. Therefore, the next US election will occur precisely on 5 November 2024. Voters will go to the polls to elect a new president, officially taking office on 20 January 2025.

These consultations are crucial in American democracy and attract national and international attention as they influence a wide range of global issues. That is why the focus on them is always at the highest level. 

Candidates

Before going into the details of the 2024 US elections, a few clarifications are in order. The party system in The Stars and Stripes is dominated by two main political parties: the Democrats and the Republicans. Both play a central role in US politics and exert considerable influence on the political process and elections at all levels of government.

In November 2022 came the first confirmation of participation, with Donald Trump announcing his candidature for a second (non-consecutive) term as head of the Republicans. A few months later, in the spring of 2023, President Biden made it official that he would run for a second term with the Democrats. These two influential names were joined by others, more and less well-known. From the outset, the Dems’ line-up was less dense than that of the Republicans. 

In summary, the candidates for the 2024 US elections for the Democrats are as follows: 

• Joe Biden
• Robert Francis Kennedy Jr
• Marianne Williamson
• Dean Phillips

The Republican candidates, on the other hand, are: 

• Donald Trump
• Ron DeSantis
• Doug Burgum
• Larry Elder
• Nikki Haley
• Tim Scott
• Asa Hutchinson
• Chris Christie
• Mike Pence
• Vivek Ramaswamy
• Perry Johnson
• Ryan Binkley
• Will Hurd

But who, among these, will be chosen to lead each political party? The primaries at the beginning of 2024 will decide this. Primary elections are standard consultations in which voters choose the presidential candidates who will represent their party in the general election. 

It is worth mentioning that all candidates in US elections must comply with Article 2 of the Constitution: the person to be proposed must be a citizen from birth, must be at least 35 years old, and must have resided on US soil for at least 14 years.

US primaries 2024: who are the favourites?

The US primary elections are just around the corner, with voting for the Republicans starting on 15 January in Iowa and continuing in the other states in the following weeks and months. As is almost always the case in history, those in opposition (in this case, the Republican ones) are to be followed since it is scarce for the outgoing president, Joe Biden, to lose those on his side. Polls estimate that the current president is ‘the choice’ of almost 70% of Dem voters. However, given his no longer young age, the Democratic Party primaries could also hold surprises. 

On the Republican front, the favourite to date is still Donald Trump. According to recent polls on the US Election 2024, the tycoon has 47%, 45.7% and 53% of the support in the three key seats of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, respectively. In second place is Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor, who ‘controls’ 14.3%, 18.7%, and 22% of the electorate, respectively. Ron DeSantis, the current governor of Florida who looked like he could be the former president’s main antagonist, has lost ground in several caucuses (meetings where voters debate and vote for candidates) apart from that of Iowa, where he still has 17.3% of the vote.

US elections 2024 and cryptocurrencies

Those in the crypto sector will also watch the 2024 US elections closely. Indeed, US government policies are perfectly capable of influencing the regulation of virtual currencies. For instance, choices regarding rules, financial regulations or anti-money laundering laws can directly impact how crypto is used and traded in the US.

Some candidates or administrations may be more or less inclined to support technological innovation, including blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Therefore, policies aimed at promoting new technologies could have a positive impact on the ecosystem.

The consequences could also be fiscal and thus concern the taxation of cryptocurrencies (here all things to know about Italian regulations). More generally, positive news for the sector could increase asset prices with positive repercussions for the global crypto market. Will the 2024 US election candidates be able to stimulate the industry? 

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What is automated trading, and how does it work? An intelligent solution for asset trading 

Automated trading has emerged as a crucial component in the contemporary financial landscape, revolutionising how investors interact with financial markets. 

This system employs algorithms, and thus mathematical formulas, to execute buy and sell orders, entrusting a computer programme with the task of operating according to well-defined trading strategies. But what exactly does this approach entail, and its advantages and disadvantages? In short, what is automated trading, and how does it work?

Automated trading: what is?

Automated trading enables you to participate in the financial markets using a computer program that executes trades based on predetermined entry and exit conditions. Traders typically use a combination of technical analysis and setting parameters for their positions, such as opening orders, trailing stops, and guaranteed stops. Automated trading handles trades automatically from start to finish, so you can spend less time monitoring your positions.

Automated trading allows you to execute many trades quickly while removing emotion from trading decisions. All the rules of the trade are already built into the parameters you set. Additionally, some algorithms allow you to use predetermined strategies to follow trends and trade accordingly.

Automated trading: how does it work?

Automated trading systems rely on algorithms or indicators to determine the appropriate times to buy or sell a particular asset. These computer programs may use indicators like the RSI, MACD and Bollinger bands or more complex mathematical and statistical analyses. Once programmed, they operate autonomously, following preset guidelines. 

One of the main strengths of these tools is that they allow investors to maintain a more detached approach. However, it is still necessary to constantly monitor that everything is working correctly. Those who use automated trading tend to be less emotionally involved, a strength when trading in the financial markets. In this sector, emotions can, in fact, condition or even destroy correct and rationally constructed strategies.

How widespread is it?

Knowing what algorithmic trading is also means knowing how popular it is worldwide. This market (or sub-sector) is steadily expanding and is gradually winning over many institutional investors (investment funds and large banks) and retailers or retail investors.

Globally, the trading industry has been valued at USD 2 billion in 2022, while the annual growth rate is about 7%. This means that it is estimated to reach a value of 3.5 billion by 2030. The main reason for the recent expansion is related to the increasing quality of these instruments that have become, over time, more and more accurate and reliable

Automated trading: advantages and disadvantages

Automated trading, like any type of market trading, has advantages, disadvantages, risks, and opportunities. There are no recipes for success; each strategy or indicator must be placed in a specific context. This is why it is necessary to achieve adequate preparation and specific skills before venturing into the world of trading. 

The discourse may differ if one intends to buy and hold an asset over the long term. An easy strategy to set up in this sense is recurring buying, which requires periodic purchases at regular intervals. If this possibility intrigues you, you can explore Young Platform’s ‘piggy bank’ feature, an easy way to buy crypto by averaging the purchase price.

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Returning to the central theme of this article, namely understanding what automated trading is and how it works, let’s look at the main advantages and weaknesses of this type of trading.

Advantages

1. Less emotional involvement: automated trading, algorithms and indicators allow traders to trade according to a rigid strategy. This is very useful to avoid acting impulsively and not being influenced by the movement of the markets.

2. Speed of execution: thanks to automatic trading, orders are executed almost instantaneously once the pre-set conditions occur. This way, more time can be devoted to planning the strategy, and the implementation phase can be experienced with peace of mind.

3. Ability to manage several strategies at the same time: an automated system can follow several strategies or positions at the same time. This makes obtaining a sufficiently diversified portfolio easier, a fundamental component for trading and investing.

Disadvantages

1. Need for monitoring from a technological point of view: contrary to what one might think, automated trading also requires supervision. If you choose to opt for this solution, you must be aware that it is necessary to monitor the functioning of the algorithm regulating the system.
2. Risks of non-conforming performance: past performance does not guarantee future results, which may lead to overly optimistic projections.

In conclusion, having understood what automated trading is and how it works, it is worth reiterating that, although it offers numerous advantages, it has risks. Nevertheless, the number of trades handled through this modality is constantly growing.

You can now buy Flare (FLR) on Young Platform. If you were eligible for its airdrop, check your wallet!

You can now buy, sell and store FLRs on Young Platform! The good news, however, does not end there. 

An airdrop is also coming/coming for users who held Ripple (XRP) in December 2020. Here’s what Flare (FLR) is, everything you need to know about the free distribution of this token and how it fits in the context of the benefits provided to our Club members.

Flare: all you need to know

Flare is a Layer 1 Proof-of-Stake blockchain that aims at interoperability, a key component for projects that intend to communicate with decentralised applications (dapp) and protocols built on other blockchains. 

Its primary use case has to do with this very feature. As stated in its whitepaper, published in August 2020, the mission was to enable the development of smart contracts on networks that needed to be prepared to receive them.

Flare’s blockchain, which before the release of the second version was called Spark, has always been closely linked to Ripple and, in particular, to the XRP Ledger, as evidenced by the airdrop dedicated to cryptocurrency holders of the same name.

How to use FLR on Young Platform

Here are all the features available for Flare(FLR) on Young Platform and Young Platform Pro:

• Buying and selling with EUR
• Recurring purchase
• Creating a Single Currency or Customised Money Box

FLR’s airdrop: who gets it?

Young will distribute the Flare token (FLR) to all users who own Ripple (XRP) in their wallet on 12 December 2020, 00:00 UTC. The number of Spark tokens that each user will receive depends on the amount of XRP held and will be calculated according to the following formula:

User A = Amount of XRP held by User A at the time of airdrop / Total XRP held by Young at the time of airdrop * Total FLR received by Young for the Airdrop.

Finally, Club members will be pleased to learn that the ‘airdrop reward’ advantage applies to this free distribution of tokens. This means that these users will receive progressively more tokens depending on which Club they belong to:

• Club Bronze +10%;
• Club Silver +15%;
• Club Gold +20%;
• Club Platinum +25%.

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Despite earlier announcements by the team at the launch of the blockchain, Base’s airdrop might be just around the corner. Base, the Layer 2 developed by Coinbase, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, might reward its network users in the coming months.

A few months ago, the same team said they would not launch a token. However, the situation appears reversed, given the recent shift in the relationship between the exchange and U.S. regulatory bodies. Learn about the potential Base airdrop, Ethereum’s Layer 2, developed by Coinbase.

What is Base, Coinbase’s Blockchain?

Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 developed by the world’s leading crypto company, Coinbase. Available in over 100 countries for several years, the exchange offers a wide range of products to an equally broad customer base (about 7.3 million) and manages approximately $130 billion in assets on its platform.

This network is built using Optimism’s development stack, which is similar to the current second most famous Ethereum scalability solution. It utilises optimistic roll-up technology to allow users to process transactions quickly and cheaply and is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).

How to Qualify for Base’s Airdrop?

Neither the Base team nor Coinbase has confirmed the arrival of the Layer 2 token, so the existence of a future Base airdrop is not particular. Contrarily, they specified the opposite in the months before the mainnet launch. However, after statements by Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of Coinbase, many are more optimistic and believe that this free token distribution is imminent.

It’s important to note that it’s usually too late to qualify when a protocol announces an airdrop. Therefore, starting early is almost always mandatory, even if its arrival isn’t sure.

Since we don’t know if Base’s airdrop will occur, the requirements to receive it remain a mystery until the possible announcement of the free distribution. However, we can speculate based on past airdrops, which almost always rewarded frequent interactions with a particular protocol and the volume of crypto traded.

Practical Guide to Base’s Airdrop

Assuming Base’s airdrop is on the horizon, let’s explore the most likely steps to qualify.

1. Access to a Decentralized Crypto Wallet and Network Integration

To receive Base’s airdrop, you must act on-chain directly on Ethereum’s Layer 2. First, you need a decentralised wallet and add Coinbase’s blockchain. Several wallets support it, notably Metamask and Coinbase Wallet, the decentralised wallet developed by the exchange.

To add the Base blockchain to your Metamask, consult the official documentation of Layer 2 and enter the necessary data. For convenience, here are the details below, but be aware that the RPC address might change over time, so always check Base’s official website.

– Name: Base Mainnet

– Description: The public mainnet for Base

– RPC Endpoint: https://mainnet.base.org

– Chain ID: 8453

– Currency Symbol: ETH

– Block Explorer: https://basescan.org

2. Purchase Ethereum on Young Platform and Withdraw

Base, as mentioned, is an Ethereum scalability solution, so if you want to qualify for the airdrop, you need to own some Ether. This will enable you to use the dapps and process the necessary transactions to qualify for the distribution. You can use Young Platform by clicking this button if you don’t own any.

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To transfer your ETH from your Young Platform account to your decentralised wallet, follow this guide. Remember, it’s essential to withdraw the ETH you want to use through the Ethereum network.

3. Reach Base through an Official Bridge

The best way to reach Base is through the official bridge. Using it could be one of the essential requirements to qualify for free token distribution. To transfer your Ethereum (ETH) to Base, simply connect your wallet, select the amount you want to send, confirm, and approve the transaction.

4. Utilise dapps on the Blockchain

Once your ETH has reached its destination, you should start interacting with the decentralised applications (dapps) on Layer 2 to qualify for the potential Base airdrop. Decide how to proceed based on the amount of ETH you intend to use (necessary to cover the gas fees, which are relatively low due to the high scalability of this network).

The most popular strategy for “airdrop hunting” involves making swaps between tokens available on the blockchain, using native decentralised exchanges (DEX) if possible – specifically created for that network. The most famous on Base are Aerodrome and BaseSwap, but you can check Defillama’s dedicated page to discover all the most used dapps on the network.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can explore more advanced protocols like yield farming. Lastly, you could use one of the most popular platforms exclusively on Base, such as Friend Tech, the most famous example of socialFi.

4. Regular Use of the Blockchain

Finally, the frequency of your interaction with this network might be necessary for receiving the Base airdrop if it happens. Past free token distributions have rewarded users who regularly interacted with the network.

Therefore, it’s advisable to repeat the actions described in the previous steps over time. Another criterion the Coinbase team might consider is the variety of dapps used. To meet this requirement, connect your wallet and carry out operations on different platforms of Layer 2.

Should it be confirmed, you’ve just read the likely fundamental requirements to receive the Base airdrop.

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