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Margin trading and contract trading are two common trading methods in the cryptocurrency market. Although both involve fund amplification, there are significant differences in mechanisms, risks, and application scenarios. Here are the core differences:
I. Essence and Product Types
1. Margin Trading
- Essence: Borrowing funds in the spot market to amplify trading positions (e.g., borrowing USDT to buy coins, or borrowing coins to sell).
- Underlying asset: Actual cryptocurrency held in trading (e.g., BTC, ETH), part of the spot market.
- Direction: Usually supports both long and short positions (some platforms only support one-way leverage).