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What is Futures Trading (Crypto)?
Crypto futures are contracts to buy or sell a cryptocurrency at a predetermined price on a future date. They enable leveraged trading and betting on both rising (long) and falling (short) prices.
Full Explanation
Crypto futures are derivative contracts that obligate the buyer/seller to purchase/sell a cryptocurrency at a predetermined price at a future date. Perpetual futures (no expiry date) are the most popular in crypto. Features: leverage (1-125x), ability to go long (profit from rise) or short (profit from decline), funding rates (periodic payments between longs and shorts). Futures trading is extremely risky due to leverage, so beginners should master spot trading first. In India, crypto futures are available on international platforms.