Portal:Crypto futures
Crypto Futures Trading Portal
This portal serves as a central hub for articles and information related to futures contracts based on cryptocurrencies. The goal is to provide neutral, factual, and beginner-friendly educational content regarding the mechanics, risks, and regulatory aspects of this financial instrument.
Scope and Content Guidelines
The content within this portal must adhere to the following guidelines to maintain encyclopedic quality:
- **Neutrality:** All articles must maintain a strictly neutral point of view (NPOV). Avoid language that promotes or discourages trading, specific platforms, or particular assets.
- **Factual Accuracy:** Information must be verifiable and based on established financial principles or documented market practices.
- **Beginner Focus:** While advanced topics are welcome, core articles should be accessible to readers new to derivatives trading. Complex concepts must be clearly defined.
- **No Financial Advice:** Content must not be construed as financial advice, investment recommendations, or predictions of future market movements.
- **Clarity on Risk:** Articles must clearly explain the inherent risks associated with futures trading, including leverage and margin calls.
Key Topics Covered
The following categories represent the primary areas of focus for articles within this portal:
Fundamentals of Crypto Futures
This section covers the basic definitions and mechanics:
- Futures contract
- Margin trading
- Leverage in derivatives
- Basis trading
- Mark price and Settlement price
Types of Crypto Futures
Articles detailing the differences between various contract structures:
- Perpetual contract (Perpetual Futures)
- Fixed-date futures
- Inverse futures vs. Linear futures
Market Mechanics
Information on how these markets operate:
- Funding rate (Specific to perpetual contracts)
- Liquidation processes
- Order book structures on crypto exchanges
Regulation and Compliance
Documentation regarding the legal and regulatory environment:
- Overview of regulatory bodies overseeing crypto derivatives in major jurisdictions.
- Tax implications of futures trading (General overview only; specific advice is excluded).
Editor Guidelines
Editors contributing to this portal must follow standard wiki editing policies, with specific attention to the content guidelines listed above.
1. **Citations Required:** All factual claims, especially regarding market mechanics or regulatory status, must be supported by high-quality, external references using the `` tag. 2. **No Promotional Links:** External links must be to established news organizations, academic sources, regulatory bodies, or recognized industry standards bodies. Links to specific trading platforms for the purpose of promotion are prohibited. 3. **Disambiguation:** Ensure that terms like "margin" or "leverage" are clearly linked to their specific financial definitions within the context of derivatives, rather than general definitions.
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