#BinanceTurns8 Spot vs Futures Trading - What's the Difference?
In crypto trading, there are two main types of markets: Spot and Futures.
↑ Spot trading means you buy and sell real crypto assets, like buying Bitcoin and holding it in your wallet. The ownership is real and immediate.
◆ Futures trading is a contract-based system. You don't actually own the crypto instead, you're betting on whether its price will go up or down in the future.
Futures trading allows you to use leverage, which means you can trade with more money than you actually have - but it also increases risk.
Beginners should start with spot trading to understand the market better before moving to futures. Always manage your risk!