#futurestrading Futures Trading 101
What are Futures?
Binance Futures contracts are derivative contracts that allow you to speculate on the future price of a given digital asset, either by taking a long (buy) or short (sell) position.
Why use Futures?
Binance Futures is often used to capitalize on expected price fluctuations. Traders will open long positions if they think prices will go up, and short positions if they think prices will go down.
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Step 1: Choose the Contract
Go to Binance Futures and select your preferred Futures contract.
Step 2: Select Leverage
Select your desired leverage for the Futures contract. The default leverage is set to 20x, and you can adjust it.
Note: While higher leverage can result in higher returns, it can also incur greater losses. Ensure you manage your margin level and risk tolerance carefully.
Step 3: Place Order
You can select a limit or market order to go either long or short. Take one last look before you confirm your first Futures contract trade.