Derivatives vs Perpetual Futures
Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.
Derivatives
beginner
fundamentals
Financial instruments whose value derives from underlying cryptocurrency assets, enabling traders to speculate on price movements with leverage, hedge exposures, or amplify returns without owning the actual cryptocurrency.
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intermediate
strategy
Leveraged cryptocurrency derivative contracts with no expiration date, enabling traders to take long or short positions with up to 100x leverage, settling continuously through funding rates that keep contract prices aligned with spot market values.
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