#SpotVSFuturesStrategy

Spot Trading vs Futures Trading

🟢 Spot Trading

You buy or sell an asset immediately at the current market price ("spot price").

You own the asset right after the trade (for example, you actually hold Bitcoin if you buy it).

Simple and straightforward, no expiry dates.

Less risky for beginners.

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🔵 Futures Trading

You agree to buy or sell an asset at a future date, at a price decided now.

You don’t own the asset right away.

Used to speculate on price movements or to hedge (protect) against price changes.

Can use leverage (borrowed money) to increase potential profit — but also increases risk.

More complex and risky.

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Key Differences

Spot Trading Futures Trading

Ownership Immediate Future date

Risk Level Lower Higher (with leverage)

Simplicity Easy More complex

Expiry Date No Yes