Ready to explore Futures Trading on Binance? This part is powerful — but also risky. Trade with caution. Here’s what you need to know. 🔥
💡 What is Futures Trading?
Futures let you predict whether a cryptocurrency will go up or down — and profit from both directions.
You don’t own the actual crypto. You’re trading contracts on future prices.
⚖️ Key Terms You Must Know
1️⃣ Leverage — Multiply your trade size (e.g., 10x = $10 controls $100)
⚠️ More profit potential = more risk
2️⃣ Long vs Short
Long = You expect price to rise
Short = You expect price to fall
3️⃣ Liquidation — If your prediction is wrong and your losses hit a certain point, your position gets closed automatically. You lose your margin.
🛠 How to Use Binance Futures:
1. Go to “Derivatives” → “USDT-M Futures”
2. Choose a pair like BTC/USDT
3. Set leverage (start low, like 2x or 3x)
4. Pick your direction: Long or Short
5. Use a Stop-Loss to control risk
6. Click Open Position
✅ Pro Tips for Safe Futures Trading
🔒 Always use isolated margin, not cross
📉 Use stop-loss orders every time
📊 Never go all-in — manage your position size
🧠 Don’t trade on emotion — have a plan
🧪 Practice Task:
Open a Futures demo account (Binance sometimes offers a testnet) and try placing a small trade with 2x leverage.
📚 Next Up: Part 5 — How to Manage Risk & Protect Your Profits 🔐
