#spotVSFuturesStrategg
Key DifferencesCriterionSpot TradingFutures TradingAsset OwnershipYes (you buy real coins)No (you trade contracts)Leverage1:1 (no leverage)Up to 1:100 (on exchanges like Binance, Bybit)RiskLimited (you only lose your deposit)High (liquidations possible during spikes)UsageLong-term investing (HODL)Short-term speculation (scalping, swing)Funding RateNonePay/receive % for positions (depends on the market)TaxesTaxed as capitalComplex accounting (more often taxed as business profit).
Which is more profitable?
Spot Futures
Profit🟢 Stable🔥 High (but risky)
Risk🟢 Low🔴 Very high
Difficulty🟢 For beginners🔴 For experienced
Recommendation:
For beginners – Spot + long-term.
For professionals – Futures + careful risk management.
Optimal – combine both strategies (80% Spot, 20% Futures).
💡 Main thing: Never use leverage that you are not ready to lose!
