#SpotVSFuturesStrategy
⚔️ Spot vs Futures: What’s the Difference? 🔍
🟢 Spot Trading
You own the asset (e.g., buy 1 BTC, you get 1 BTC)
Trades are settled immediately
No leverage (unless using margin separately)
Ideal for: HODLers, long-term investors, low-risk strategies
📉 Profit only when price goes up
Example:
Buy 1 BTC at $100K → BTC goes to $110K → You gain $10K
🔴 Futures Trading
You don’t own the asset, you bet on its price movement
Settle at a future date or close position anytime
Offers leverage (e.g., 10x means $1,000 controls $10,000)
Profit from both rising and falling prices (long/short)
Higher risk, higher reward
Example:
Long BTC at $100K with 10x → BTC goes to $110K → 100% profit
Short BTC at $100K → BTC drops to $90K → Profit without owning BTC
🧠 Spot = Simpler, Safer
🔥 Futures = Powerful, Risky
Choose based on your goals:
👉 Spot if you're building wealth slowly
👉 Futures if you're experienced and ready to manage risk fast