Many beginners on Binance encounter these terms – spot and futures. At first glance, everything looks similar. But as soon as you try it – the feeling is completely different.

Today I will briefly and clearly explain the difference, the risks, and where to be more careful.

🟢 What is spot?

This is the basic level. You simply buy the coin, and it appears in your wallet. It's as simple as that.

The price has risen – you can sell for a profit.

It has fallen – you wait for recovery or exit at a loss.

You only risk what you've invested. No leverage, margin, or 'liquidations'.

Spot is like learning to ride a bike with training wheels. Safe, but it can also be shaky.

🔴 And futures?

Here the game gets a bit more serious.

You are not buying the coin itself – you are entering into a contract for its rise or fall.

You open a position long (for growth) or short (for decline).

All this is amplified by leverage – for example, x10. This means that with a +1% price increase you will get +10%.

but -1% turns into -10%. Without insurance and a clear strategy – it's gambling.

Futures are like going down a hill on a skateboard. Spectacular, but scary, without a helmet and brakes.

⚙️ How to understand when to enter?

1. Don't enter at the peak (or as they say – 'at the highs')

If the price has already risen sharply in a short time – there is a high chance that a pullback will follow. Many buy on emotions when 'everything is rising', and then catch a loss. It's better to wait for a correction – the market almost always breathes in waves: up – down – up.

2. Look for support and resistance levels

Support is like a floor from which the price can bounce. Resistance is a ceiling where growth often stalls. If the price approaches support and starts to slow down – it could be an entry point. But it all depends on the context, look at the volumes and candles.

3. Wait for confirmation

Don't rush. Wait for the price to start stabilizing or show a clear reversal (for example, a 'bullish candle' at a support level). Entering 'by feelings' is 50/50. It's better to see at least a small confirmation that you are not the only one thinking this way.

4. Use stops and set goals

Before entering, always think about where you will exit if things go wrong. And where you will lock in profits if everything goes according to plan. Without these two points, entering becomes an emotional roulette. And in crypto, emotions are a bad advisor.

🕯️ By the way, about candles – what types they are, what they mean, and how to understand movement from them – we will definitely cover in the next article. This will help you search for entry points with even more confidence.

💹 Coin of the day: $JOE

A coin with character.

Can give a good impulse, but can also sharply go into correction.

📍 Good for practicing entry and exit levels – especially in spot.

If you want to cautiously play 'forecaster' – you can try futures, but only with a clear plan and minimal leverage.

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The financial market is not a fight club, but it's not a kindergarten either.

Spot – we learn, futures – we test how well we've understood.

What stage are you at? Just trying or already jumping with leverage?

I will be glad if the article was useful. If you have questions – feel free to write in the comments, I will respond.

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