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Futures Trading Guides & Concepts

Crypto futures are leveraged derivatives that can produce rapid losses and liquidation.

Crypto Futures for Beginners: Contracts, Margin, and Liquidation

Crypto futures are contracts tied to a future settlement or a perpetual reference mechanism, rather than ownership of the underlying coin. A beginner needs to understand notional exposure, margin and liquidation before interpreting a profit-and-loss screen.

Updated 2026-10-28

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Futures vs Spot Crypto Trading: Mechanics and Risk Differences

Spot crypto trading exchanges an asset for payment under the venue's settlement and custody rules. A futures position instead creates contractual price exposure, usually with margin and possible liquidation. The products answer different operational questions.

Updated 2026-10-28

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What Is Crypto Futures Trading?

Crypto futures trading involves opening and closing a contract whose value is linked to a crypto reference price. The contract defines its unit, collateral, settlement and margin rules; it does not by itself transfer ownership of the referenced coin.

Updated 2026-10-28