The world of cryptocurrencies is constantly changing, and if you want to seriously earn money today, you cannot rely solely on large exchanges like Binance. The biggest profits are often hidden where most people haven’t looked yet – on decentralized exchanges (DEX). But to trade successfully there, you need the best tool. That tool is Geckoterminal
In this article, I will teach you step by step how to become a master of this platform, how to understand charts, and how to identify cryptocurrencies that have the potential for 10x or even 100x growth.
Before you dive into the world of advanced tools, I warmly recommend that you get the free e-book where the basics of earning are explained in even more detail.
What is Geckoterminal and why do you need it to earn money?
If you are a beginner, you have probably already heard of CoinGecko or CoinMarketCap. These are sites where you look at the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Geckoterminal, however, is the “more powerful brother” of CoinGecko. It is a real-time analytics tool that tracks thousands of cryptocurrencies that have just appeared on the market.
Why not wait for large exchanges?
When a cryptocurrency arrives on a major exchange, the main growth is often already over. To truly earn money, you need to get in earlier. Geckoterminal allows you to see every transaction that happens in the world at the same moment it occurs.
What is a decentralized exchange (DEX)? It is an exchange where you do not need an intermediary or a company to trade. You trade directly from your digital wallet (e.g. MetaMask). Geckoterminal draws data directly from these exchanges.
First steps: Getting to know the Geckoterminal interface
When you first open Geckoterminal, everything might seem a little complicated. Don’t be intimidated. We will explain all the key parts.
Search bar and network selection (Networks)
At the top of the page you will see a search bar. Here you can type the name of a coin or, even better, its contract address.
What is a contract address? It is a unique code (a string of numbers and letters) that represents a specific cryptocurrency. Because there are many fake coins with the same name, verifying the contract address is crucial for the security of your money.
Trending Pools list
On the left side or at the top you will see a “Trending” list. These are cryptocurrencies that are currently being talked about the most and into which people are investing the most money. This is an excellent place to look for ideas about where the next big profit might be hiding.
If you want to learn more about how to safely identify these opportunities, click here
Understanding the data that brings in money
To earn money in cryptocurrencies, you need to know how to read the numbers. Geckoterminal provides you with key data:
Liquidity
This is the most important piece of data. Liquidity tells you how much money is actually “in the pool” for trading.
High liquidity: You can sell the coin at any time.
Low liquidity: If you buy too much, the price can drop significantly when you want to sell, or you may not be able to withdraw your profit at all.
Market Capitalization (Market Cap)
This is the total value of all coins in circulation.
If a coin has a market cap of €100,000, it is very risky, but has room for 100x growth.
If it has €100 million, it is safer, but it will be harder to double its value.
Volume (24h Volume)
This shows how much money has changed hands in the last 24 hours. If the volume is high, it means there is a lot of interest in the coin, which is usually a good sign for price growth.
How to Analyze Charts (Candlestick Charts) for Beginners
In the middle of the screen you will see a chart with red and green bars. We call these candlesticks.
Green candlestick: The price rose during a given period (e.g. within 1 hour).
Red candlestick: The price fell during that period.
What are “Wicks”? These are the thin lines above and below the colored part of the candlestick. They tell us how far the price reached during that time (the highest and lowest point) before the candlestick closed. If you see long upper wicks, it means people started selling and the price is falling.
Finding “Gems” on Different Chains
Geckoterminal supports hundreds of different blockchains. The most popular ones for quick gains are:
Solana: Currently the fastest and cheapest for beginners.
Ethereum: This is where the biggest projects are.
Base: A chain from Coinbase that is becoming increasingly popular.
I recommend selecting the Solana chain on Geckoterminal and checking out “New Pools”. These are brand new coins. Be careful, as there is a lot of risk here, but this is also where the biggest returns are forged. Read more about safe wallet usage here
Practical Steps: How to Perform Your First Analysis
Let’s say you heard about a new coin on Twitter (X) or in some group. How do you use Geckoterminal to check whether it’s worth your money?
Copy the contract address: Always get the address from official sources (e.g. the coin’s page).
Paste it into Geckoterminal: A page with data will open immediately.
Check “Pool Age”: How old is this coin? If it has only been out for 5 minutes, it is extremely risky. If it survives a few hours or days and the volume is growing, it starts to become interesting.
Look at “Transactions”: At the bottom of the page you can see every buy and sell. If you see a lot of small buys and no sells, this can be suspicious (a so-called honeypot).
What is a Honeypot? This is a scam where you can buy a coin but cannot sell it. The creator of the code prevents you from selling, and you watch your “value” on the screen grow, but you can never get your money back. Geckoterminal often displays security warnings that help you identify these traps.
Connecting a Wallet and Trading
Geckoterminal itself is not an exchange where you would have funds loaded. It is merely a “window” into what is happening in the market. To actually buy a coin you have found, you need to click on the button with a link to an exchange (e.g. Raydium for Solana or Uniswap for Ethereum).
You will connect your digital wallet. What is a digital wallet (Wallet)? It is an application (such as Phantom or MetaMask), where you securely store your cryptocurrencies. You are the sole owner of the keys to that money. Never tell anyone your 12 or 24 wallet recovery words (Seed phrase)!
Strategies for Earning Using Geckoterminal
There are several ways people make money using this tool:
Tracking “Whales” (Whale Watching)
“Whales” are people with enormous amounts of money. In the transactions section on Geckoterminal, you can see large purchases (e.g., someone buys €50,000 worth of a new coin). If you see smart money entering a project, that can be a signal for you.
Looking for Breakouts
Watch the chart. If the price moves in a flat line for an extended period and then suddenly jumps upward with high volume, that is a “breakout.” This is often the moment when a major upward trend begins.
Arbitrage
Sometimes the same cryptocurrency has a different price on different decentralized exchanges. Geckoterminal shows you this under the “Pools” tab. Experienced traders buy the coin where it is cheaper and sell it where it is more expensive.
All of these strategies require steady nerves and knowledge that you continuously build upon. An excellent starting point is this e-book, where you will find even more practical tips.
Safety Tips for Beginners
Trading on platforms like Geckoterminal can be very profitable, but also dangerous. Follow these rules:
Never invest more than you can afford to lose: Cryptocurrencies are volatile. What is volatility? It means that the price changes extremely quickly. A coin can rise 500% in one hour and drop to zero in the next.
Check for “Rug Pull” risk: This is a scam where developers take all the liquidity and run off with the money. Geckoterminal helps you see whether the liquidity is “Locked”. If it is locked, the project is safer.
Use “Burned” liquidity: This means the developers have destroyed access to the liquidity pool and cannot steal the money. This is the gold standard of security for new coins (meme coins).
Conclusion: Become Independent in the World of Crypto Investments
Geckoterminal is your most powerful weapon. Instead of waiting for news in the media, which is usually already too late, you can now monitor the market live yourself. Understanding liquidity, market capitalization, and reading charts are skills that separate those who lose money in crypto from those who create real wealth with it.
Remember that theory is only the first step. Real learning begins when you open the site, enter the first contract address, and start observing how money moves around the world.
For more information, strategies, and concrete examples of how to start your journey toward financial freedom with cryptocurrencies, I invite you to download the free e-book here
