Futures Trading Strategies
Feature/Aspect 🟢 Spot Trading 🔴 Futures Trading
Definition Buying/selling the actual crypto asset Trading a contract that bets on price
Ownership You own the coin (e.g., BTC) You do not own BTC—just speculate
Leverage Typically no leverage Offers high leverage (up to 100x)
Risk Level Lower risk (no liquidation) Higher risk (can get liquidated)
Time Horizon Best for long-term investments Best for short-term strategies
Profit from Falling Market? ❌ No ✅ Yes (can short BTC)
Use Case Holding, DCA, yield farming Scalping, hedging, arbitrage
🔵 Spot Trading Strategies