#EthereumFuture Ethereum futures are financial contracts that obligate the buyer and seller to trade Ethereum at a predetermined price on a specific future date. Here are some key aspects:
- *Types of Ethereum futures*:
- *Perpetual futures*: Contracts with no expiration date, allowing traders to hold positions indefinitely.
- *Quarterly or monthly futures*: Contracts with fixed expiration dates, typically settled in cash.
- *Benefits*:
- *Hedging*: Manage risk by locking in prices for future transactions.
- *Speculation*: Bet on Ethereum's price movements without owning the underlying asset.
- *Leverage*: Trade with borrowed funds to amplify potential gains (or losses).
- *Risks*:
- *Price volatility*: Ethereum's price can fluctuate significantly, affecting contract values.
- *Liquidation*: Traders may face liquidation if their positions are unable to cover losses.
- *Counterparty risk*: Risk of default by the other party in the contract.
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