Futures Trading

Trade cryptocurrency futures with leverage, taking long or short positions without owning the asset.

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Up to 100x

Leverage

Long & Short

Positions

Perpetual & Fixed

Contracts

What is futures trading?

Futures trading lets you speculate on cryptocurrency price movements using contracts, allowing you to take long or short positions with leverage without owning the asset.

Up to 100x Leverage

Trade larger cryptocurrency positions by borrowing funds.

Long and Short Positions

Take advantage of both rising and falling market conditions.

No Asset Ownership

Trade on price movements without holding the underlying asset.

Why trade futures on BITmarkets?

High Leverage

Access up to 100x leverage to trade larger positions with your capital.

Flexible Settlement

Post margin and settle positions in multiple cryptocurrencies or fiat.

Perpetual and Fixed Contracts

Trade both perpetual futures and fixed-date contracts to match your strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are cryptocurrency futures?

Cryptocurrency futures are derivative contracts where two parties agree to buy or sell a specific cryptocurrency at a predetermined price on a future date (or on an ongoing basis for perpetuals). They allow you to speculate on price movements or hedge existing positions without owning the underlying asset.

What is the difference between perpetual and quarterly futures?

Perpetual futures have no expiration date — you can hold them indefinitely, and their price is kept close to the spot price through a funding rate mechanism. Quarterly futures expire on a set date (e.g., end of quarter) and are settled at the index price on expiration.

What is the funding rate?

The funding rate is a periodic payment exchanged between long and short position holders in perpetual futures. When the rate is positive, longs pay shorts; when negative, shorts pay longs. It keeps the futures price aligned with the spot market price.

How does leverage work in futures trading?

Leverage lets you control a position larger than your deposited margin. For example, with 20x leverage and a $500 margin, you control a $10,000 position. While leverage amplifies gains, it equally amplifies losses — a 5% adverse move at 20x would result in a 100% loss of your margin.

What are USDT-margined vs. coin-margined contracts?

USDT-margined contracts use USDT as collateral and are settled in USDT, making P&L calculations straightforward. Coin-margined contracts use the underlying cryptocurrency (e.g., BTC) as collateral and are settled in the same coin, which can be beneficial if you want to accumulate that asset.

Risk Disclaimer

Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for every investor. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. You may sustain a total loss of your initial margin and be required to deposit additional funds. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please consider your investment objectives and level of experience carefully before trading futures.

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