Spot vs futures trading
Updated: 2026-10-07 · MarketRadar Whale
In spot trading you actually buy the coin and own it. In futures you take a contract on price and can use leverage.
Spot
- You own the coin
- Lower risk
- Your maximum loss is what you paid
Futures
- You can bet on a fall (short)
- Leverage and liquidation
- Funding fees
Which for a beginner?
Spot. Learn risk management before futures.
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What are futures?
A contract on a future price without owning the coin.
Is leverage dangerous?
Yes; both profit and loss grow.
Keep reading
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- What is liquidation?
- What is a stop loss?
- What is scalping?
- What is technical analysis?
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