Finance videos teach; they do not advise
Finance and crypto videos on VideoBB explain markets, companies, budgets and digital assets. The best ones teach viewers how to think about risk. They do not tell anyone what to buy.
Say plainly that the video is general information, not personal advice. Say it on screen and in the description, not only in the last few seconds.
What to disclose in every video
Viewers should know when you have a stake in what you talk about.
- Say what you own. If you hold the stock, coin or token, say so.
- Name any sponsor, paid promotion or affiliate link, in the video and in the description.
- Never promise returns or a sure profit. Past results do not predict future ones.
- Put your standard notes in a description template in your upload defaults, so no video goes out without them.
Making charts easy to read on video
Charts are full of thin lines and small numbers. Both blur when video is squeezed down to a small file, so plan for it when you record.
Recording charts and trading screens
Record your screen at 1080p or higher and zoom the chart so the labels are big. Hide account numbers, balances and personal details before you export. The browser editor can add text and images on top, to point at the part that matters.
Date every number
Prices change every day. Put the recording date on screen and in the description. A viewer next year will then know the figures are old.
Where each note belongs
| What to say | On screen | In the description |
|---|---|---|
| Not personal advice | Yes, near the start | Yes |
| What you own | Yes, when the asset comes up | Yes |
| Sponsor or affiliate link | Yes | Yes, next to the link |
| Recording date | Yes | Yes |
Keeping scammers out of the comments
Fake accounts often pose as the creator in finance comments and offer trading help or giveaways. VideoBB allows one link per comment. Channels can also hold comments for approval, block new accounts and block words. The help page on comment rules and moderation shows each setting.
Tell viewers you will never ask them for money in the comments. Ask them to report fake accounts so a person on the team can review them.
Earning from a finance channel
Finance creators often mix several income streams. Our overview of video monetization models compares them. On VideoBB, the Creator Program shares Premium revenue with eligible channels, and viewers can send tips. A sponsor deal still needs the same clear disclosure as above.
Frequently asked questions
Can I give investment advice in a VideoBB video?
Keep videos to general education and commentary, and say clearly that they are not personal advice. Giving personal financial advice may need a licence where you live.
Do I need to say that I own a coin I talk about?
Yes. Say it in the video and in the description, together with any sponsors or affiliate links.
How do I stop scam comments on my finance videos?
In your channel settings, hold comments for approval, block new accounts and block common scam words. Report fake accounts so a moderator can review them.