#SpotVSFuturesStrategy What is cryptocurrency futures trading?
Cryptocurrency futures are contracts that represent the value of a specific cryptocurrency. When you buy a futures contract, you do not own the underlying cryptocurrency, but rather a contract under which you have agreed to buy or sell a specific cryptocurrency at a later date.
What is cryptocurrency spot trading?
In the spot market, you can buy and sell cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum immediately. In other words, cryptocurrencies are transferred directly between market participants (buyers and sellers). In a spot market, you are the direct owner of the cryptocurrencies and have the right to a number of economic benefits, such as voting on important forks or participating in stakes.