Stock-index futures remained lower, with S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq-100 contracts down around 0.4%, after the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge proved in line with expectations. The ...

[SMM Ferrosilicon Futures Review: Futures Market in the Doldrums Before the Holiday, Spot Prices Remain Stable] The SM2509 contract opened at 5,520 yuan/mt, fluctuated downward after the morning ...

[SMM Ferromanganese-Silicon Futures Review: Futures Market in the Doldrums, Spot Prices Remain Stable] The SM2509 contract opened at 5,590 yuan/mt, fluctuated downward after the morning session, and ...

[SMM Manganese-Silicon Futures Review: Futures Market Fluctuates Downward, Spot Prices Remain Stable] The SM2509 contract opened at 5,606 yuan/mt. After the morning session, it experienced sideways ...

Spot and futures trading offer distinct avenues for crypto investment, catering to varied risk appetites and goals. Spot trading provides direct asset ownership, appealing to long-term investors ...

Binance showed a spike in derivative market activity, with volumes up to 4.9 times higher than spot markets. Increased demand for futures positions reflected the bullish sentiment, as traders shifted ...

CME Group Inc. said more than 40 institutions are active on its FX Spot+ platform, which enables the creation of spot prices from FX futures liquidity and vice versa. The marketplace was launched ...

These low rates indicate minimal speculative activity in the futures market, with the rally driven by spot buyers rather than leveraged traders, reducing the risk of over-leveraged corrections.

As a trader, especially if you’re a beginner, understanding the core differences between spot and perpetual futures trading is essential to making informed decisions. These two markets operate on ...