Portal:Crypto futures
Crypto Futures Portal
This portal serves as a central hub for articles related to crypto futures trading on this wiki. It aims to provide neutral, factual, and beginner-friendly information regarding the mechanics, risks, and regulatory aspects of trading cryptocurrency futures contracts.
Scope and Content Guidelines
Articles within this portal should adhere to the following guidelines:
- Neutral Point of View (NPOV): All content must be presented objectively. Avoid language that promotes or discourages trading, specific exchanges, or particular trading strategies. Claims regarding guaranteed profit or loss avoidance are strictly prohibited.
- Factual Accuracy: Information must be verifiable and based on established financial principles or documented market practices.
- Beginner Accessibility: Complex topics should be explained clearly, defining technical terms such as leverage, margin, and basis.
- Scope: Content should focus on the mechanics of futures contracts as they apply to cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin futures, Ethereum futures), including contract specifications, settlement procedures, and associated risks.
Key Topics and Categories
The following categories represent core areas of focus for articles related to crypto futures:
Futures Contract Basics
This section covers the fundamental concepts underpinning futures trading.
- Perpetual Futures Contracts: An explanation of contracts that do not have an expiry date, a common instrument in the crypto market.
- Futures Expiry: Information on traditional futures contracts that require settlement on a specific date.
- Leverage in Crypto Trading: Discussion of how borrowed capital is used to control larger positions.
- Margin Requirements: Details on the initial and maintenance collateral required to open and sustain a futures position.
Market Mechanics
Articles detailing how these instruments function within the broader market structure.
- Funding Rate: Explanation of the mechanism used in perpetual contracts to keep the contract price aligned with the spot price.
- Basis Trading: Strategies involving the price difference between the futures contract and the underlying spot asset.
- Liquidation Process: Description of the procedures exchanges use when a trader's margin falls below the maintenance level.
Regulation and Risk
Content addressing the legal and financial dangers associated with futures trading.
- Cryptocurrency Futures Regulation: Overview of regulatory frameworks governing these derivatives in various jurisdictions.
- Counterparty Risk in Crypto Derivatives: Analysis of the risk associated with the exchange or clearinghouse.
- Volatility Risk: Discussion of how rapid price movements affect leveraged positions.
Editing Rules for Contributors
To maintain the quality and neutrality of this portal, editors must observe the following rules:
- No Promotional Content: Do not link to or mention specific exchanges, trading platforms, or proprietary software in a manner that suggests endorsement or recommendation.
- Citation Requirement: Any factual claim, especially regarding market statistics, regulatory status, or historical data, must be supported by a reliable external citation placed within `` tags.
- Clarity Over Jargon: When introducing technical terms, ensure they are either linked to a relevant definition page or briefly explained in context.
- Discussion First: Significant changes to core definitional articles should first be discussed on the associated talk page to ensure consensus and adherence to NPOV.
See Also
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Sponsored links
| Sponsor | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paybis (crypto exchanger) | Paybis (crypto exchanger) | Cards or bank transfer. |
| Binance | Binance | Spot and futures. |
| Bybit | Bybit | Futures tools. |
| BingX | BingX | Derivatives exchange. |
| Bitget | Bitget | Derivatives exchange. |