When you first logged into a crypto platform and read something like “Event at 14:00 UTC,” you probably calculated your local time and everything seemed correct. But then you found out you were late… or too early. This happens because few really understand the meaning of UTC and how it works in relation to their local time zones.
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The meaning of UTC: Why this information is critical for your crypto trading
When you first logged into a crypto platform and read something like “Event at 14:00 UTC,” you probably calculated your local time and everything seemed correct. But then you found out you were late… or too early. This happens because few really understand the meaning of UTC and how it works in relation to their local time zones.