#SpotVSFuturesStrategy

Trading in the Spot market (cash market) is the most direct way to buy and sell assets, where you acquire real ownership of the cryptocurrency immediately at the current price. It is ideal for long-term investment (HODL) or for those who wish to use the asset directly. The risk is limited to the amount invested; if the price falls, your investment decreases in value, but you cannot lose more than what you put in nor be liquidated for debt.

In contrast, trading in Futures involves trading contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset, without acquiring real ownership. Its main feature is leverage, which allows you to control much larger positions with a reduced initial capital (margin),