#SpotVSFuturesStrategy Asset Ownership You own the actual asset (e.g., BTC, ETH) No ownership—just contracts on price movement

Leverage No leverage (1x only) High leverage (2x–125x common)

Risk Level Lower High (liquidation risk)

Profit Direction Only in uptrend (buy low, sell high) Profit in both uptrend or downtrend

Time Horizon Long-term, swing, or position trading Short-term or intraday

Fees Lower and simpler Higher (especially with leverage)

Use Case Investment, DCA, HODLing Day trading, hedging, shorting