What Are Crypto Derivatives? (Perpetual, Futures Contract Explained)



What are crypto derivatives? The word derivative implies that it is derived from something. Crypto derivatives, therefore, derive their value from cryptocurrencies. They exist as financial contracts that two parties enter into to speculate on the underlying cryptocurrency’s price on a future date.
Let’s dive into derivatives and learn what exactly is perpetual and futures contract!

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Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:27 – What are crypto derivatives?
1:52 – What are futures?
3:59 – What are perpetual contracts?
5:06 – Leverage opportunities
7:15 – Closing thoughts

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