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The futures market has always rewarded speed, precision, and clear strategy, but choosing the right platform has become just as important as choosing the right contracts. As more traders look to ...

Spot trading involves buying or selling an asset at its current market price for immediate delivery. Futures trading uses contracts to set a price and delivery date for a future transaction, allowing ...

Futures trading allows investors to speculate on asset prices with contracts that commit them to buy or sell at a set future date and price. This approach allows for leverage, enabling traders to ...

Futures trading offers high leverage, amplifying both potential returns and risks. Futures contracts are standardized agreements traded on exchanges to buy/sell assets. Investors use futures for ...

The introduction of TradFi futures signals Phemex's evolution from a crypto-native exchange into a broader derivatives platform built for always-on global markets. As additional asset classes roll out ...

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Andrew Beattie was part of the original editorial team at Investopedia and has spent twenty years writing on a diverse range of financial topics including business, investing, personal finance, and ...

Choosing a futures broker is one of the few decisions in trading that carries lasting consequences regardless of experience level. For newer traders, the wrong platform can introduce unnecessary ...

Futures trading uses leverage, requiring a broker and margin minimum that varies by contract. If market value falls and reaches maintenance margin, you must deposit more funds or liquidate. Choosing a ...

Wall Street turns to gold when the economy shows warning signs of a potential downturn, but gold isn't the only commodity worth investing in. Diversifying your portfolio with crude oil, crops, and ...