What are crypto futures?

Cryptocurrency futures are contracts between two investors that bet on a cryptocurrency's future price. They allow investors to gain exposure to select cryptocurrencies without purchasing them. Crypto futures resemble standard futures contracts for commodities or stocks because they allow you to bet on the price trajectory of an underlying asset.

What are crypto options?

Crypto options are a type of derivative contract agreement that gives the holder the right (i.e., the option), but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specific underlying asset (such as a cryptocurrency) at a set price (referred to as the strike price) up until a set future date (also known as the expiry date ).

Is it safe to invest in cryptocurrency futures?

Cryptocurrency is known for its volatile price swings, which makes an investment in cryptocurrency futures risky. You can trade cryptocurrency futures at brokerages approved for futures and options trading. Futures contracts of any underlying asset are derivatives of that asset.

What are options and futures contracts?

Options and futures contracts are derivatives that offer exposure to an underlying asset. Crypto futures contracts are agreements between traders to buy or sell a particular asset at a predetermined price and on a specified date in the future.