Bitcoin Futures
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Futures are contracts to buy/sell Bitcoin at a later time or with no expiry (perpetuals). They allow leverage but add liquidation risk.
Simple definitions:
- •Leverage: Borrowing to control a bigger position.
- •Margin: Collateral you post to open/keep a position.
- •Funding rate: Periodic payment longs/shorts pay on perpetuals to keep price near spot.
- •Liquidation: Forced close when margin is too low.
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