Crypto futures trading:About
About this Encyclopedia
This encyclopedia is a collaborative, community-driven resource dedicated to providing neutral, factual, and comprehensive information regarding Cryptocurrency futures trading. The goal is to serve as an accessible reference point for individuals seeking to understand the mechanics, terminology, risks, and regulatory landscape surrounding these financial instruments.
Scope and Content Policy
The content within this encyclopedia focuses strictly on the technical, historical, and financial aspects of crypto futures. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Definitions of key terms (e.g., Perpetual contract, Basis trading, Leverage).
- Explanations of trading mechanisms (e.g., Funding rate, Margin call).
- Overviews of major exchanges offering these products.
- Discussions of relevant regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions.
Neutrality and Verifiability
All articles must adhere to a strict policy of **Neutral Point of View (NPOV)**.
- **Objectivity:** Information presented must be factual and balanced. Opinions, speculation, or subjective endorsements of specific trading strategies or platforms are strictly prohibited.
- **Verifiability:** Claims, statistics, or significant statements regarding market behavior, regulation, or technology must be supported by reliable, published sources. Unattributed statements or original research are not permitted.
- **No Promotion:** This encyclopedia is not a platform for marketing or promoting any specific cryptocurrency, exchange, trading tool, or financial service.
Editorial Guidelines for Contributors
Contributors are encouraged to improve existing articles and create new ones, provided they adhere to the following guidelines:
Formatting and Style
- Use standard MediaWiki markup for formatting, links, and citations.
- All new articles or significant sections must include an Internal link to at least one other relevant article within the encyclopedia where appropriate.
- Citations must use the `<ref>...</ref>` tag, referencing verifiable, third-party sources (e.g., academic papers, established financial news outlets, regulatory filings).
Handling Controversial Topics
When discussing topics that involve differing viewpoints (e.g., the long-term viability of a specific contract type or regulatory debates), all significant perspectives must be represented fairly, attributing views to their proponents where necessary. Avoid language that suggests one viewpoint is definitively correct.
Disclaimers
Due to the inherent volatility and risk associated with futures trading, all articles discussing trading strategies or market participation must include a prominent disclaimer stating that the information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. <ref>See standard disclaimer template.</ref>
Governance
This encyclopedia is maintained by volunteer editors. Decisions regarding content policy, article deletion, and dispute resolution are handled through community consensus mechanisms detailed on the Project:Community Portal. Administrators are appointed based on established criteria to maintain site functionality and enforce these editorial policies.