#TradingTypes101 Understanding the different trading types—Spots, Margin, and Futures—is fundamental to mastering crypto markets.

I began with Spot trading, buying and selling crypto at real-time prices. It’s straightforward and low-risk: you own what you buy. It helped me build confidence and learn market patterns.

Then I explored Margin trading, which allows borrowing funds to trade larger positions. The potential for bigger gains was exciting, but I quickly learned the hard way that risk management is crucial. A small price move against your position can lead to liquidation.

Futures trading took it even further. You're not buying the asset itself, but speculating on its price movement using leverage. It offers both short and long opportunities—but one mistake without a stop-loss, and you’re wiped out.

👉 My advice? Learn Spot first. Then, only if you're comfortable, cautiously explore Margin and Futures. Always use stop-losses, and never trade with money you can't afford to lose.