⚡ Futures vs. Spot: The Concept You Must Master Before Trading

One of the most common mistakes when starting in crypto is entering futures without understanding the difference with spot.

And believe me: that confusion can be costly. 💸

🔹 Trading in Spot

👉 You buy the cryptocurrency directly.

Example: You buy 1 SOL and it stays in your wallet.

✅ No expiration or liquidation.

✅ You can hold for as long as you want.

✅ Lower risk.

🔹 Trading in Futures

👉 You don’t buy the crypto itself, but a contract that bets on the price movement.

Example: You bet that BTC will go up or down with leverage.

✅ You can profit even in bear markets.

⚠ Much higher risk: if the market goes against you, you can lose everything quickly.

🔹 What should you understand before trading?

1️⃣ Spot = long-term investment.

2️⃣ Futures = advanced tool, designed for experienced traders.

3️⃣ Without risk management, futures are the fastest way to lose money.

✨ The key: Before touching futures, master spot first. Build a solid portfolio and understand the market.

Leveraged trading is not a game: it's for when you already know how to handle volatility.

💬 Question for you:

👉 Do you trade only in spot or have you already tried futures?