Movement #SpotVSFuturesStrategy summarizes the tension between investment strategies: spot, where you buy and hold the asset with immediate settlement, ideal for the long term, simplicity, and direct ownership. On the other hand, futures are leveraged contracts with expiration, allowing profits both in rising and falling markets, as well as hedging risk — but they require strict margin management and have costs such as funding and rolling.

The combination (basis trade) takes advantage of the spot-future difference, adopted by large funds, bringing neutral gains to the market. However, this demands technical knowledge, discipline, and risk tolerance: volatility, liquidation, and operational complexity. In summary, spot is safer and more straightforward; futures offer leverage and hedging but with greater exposure to risk.