#SpotVSFuturesStrategy
*#Spot vs Futures Strategy* in crypto trading:
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🔹 *Spot Trading Strategy*
*What it is*: Buying/selling crypto at the current market price.
*Key Points*:
- You *own* the actual asset (e.g., BTC, ETH).
- Profit comes when prices go *up*.
- Lower risk, ideal for *HODLing* or long-term investing.
- No leverage—so losses are limited to what you invest.
*Best For*:
- Beginners
- Long-term holders
- Portfolio diversification
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🔸 *Futures Trading Strategy*
*What it is*: Trading contracts based on crypto price, not the asset itself.
*Key Points*:
- Use of *leverage* (e.g., 10x, 20x, up to 125x).
- Can profit in *both rising and falling* markets (long/short).
- Higher risk—liquidation is possible.
- Requires active monitoring and experience.
*Best For*:
- Experienced traders
- Short-term speculation
- Hedging against spot positions
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