I recently started exploring the world of Futures in crypto, and I understood that, although it is a powerful tool, it is not for everyone. What are they? Basically, they allow you to bet whether the price of a cryptocurrency (like BTC or ETH) will go up or down, and you can profit in both directions of the market, even if it falls.
Advantages:
Profit even if the market goes down, if you open a short position.
Use leverage: you can trade with more money than you have.
High liquidity and constant trading opportunities.
Risks:
Leverage increases exposure: just as you can earn more, you can also lose everything very quickly.
It is a very volatile market, especially for those who are just starting.
It is not advisable to trade without strategy or risk management.
My advice if you are new: observe, learn, and start with little or in demo mode. Not everything that glitters is gold, but it can be useful if used responsibly.