The behavior of cryptocurrencies after being listed on futures markets often follows a common pattern, although with variations depending on the token and market conditions.
📉 General Trends After Inclusion in Futures
1. Initial Price Drop: Studies indicate that many cryptocurrencies experience a significant decrease in value shortly after being listed on futures markets. For example, an analysis of 20 tokens showed that only 10% had a positive performance one week after the futures launch, and only 20% after one month. Tokens like $CRV, $PEPE, and $SHIB suffered declines of over 50% in the first week. 
2. Increased Volatility: The introduction of futures contracts can increase the volatility of a cryptocurrency. In the case of Bitcoin, after the launch of futures in 2017, its volatility quintupled compared to the previous period.
3. Market Manipulation: The ability to short trade in futures markets allows large investors (known as “whales”) to influence prices through coordinated sales, which can lead to abrupt drops in value. 
📈 Medium and Long-Term Recovery
Despite the initial drops, some cryptocurrencies show signs of recovery in the medium and long term:
• Partial Recovery: After two months, approximately 25% of the analyzed tokens showed positive returns, increasing to 40% after three months. 
• Long-Term Performance: After one year, 81.2% of the studied tokens presented positive returns, although this data may be influenced by the selection of tokens with long-term bullish trends. 
