$BTC
Trading Spot:
Property: You acquire ownership of the underlying asset (for example, Bitcoin).
Price: It is traded at the current market price (spot price).
Delivery: The delivery of the asset is usually immediate or very quick.
Risk: Generally considered less risky than futures trading, as there is no leverage involved.
Leverage: No leverage is used, so you can only trade with the available capital.
Profit: You make a profit if the price of the asset increases and you sell it at a higher price than you bought it.
Example: Buy Bitcoin at $50,000 and sell it at $55,000 to make a profit of $5,000. Futures Trading:
Property:
You do not acquire ownership of the underlying asset, only a contract is traded.
Price:
A predetermined price is negotiated for the future purchase or sale of the asset.
Delivery:
The delivery of the asset takes place on the contract's expiration date.
Risk:
Higher risk due to the use of leverage, which can amplify both gains and losses.
Leverage:
Leverage is used, allowing control of a larger position with a smaller initial investment (margin).
Profit:
You can make a profit whether the price of the asset goes up or down, depending on the position taken (long or short)