Financial contracts whose value is based on an underlying asset. Futures, options, and perpetual swaps are all derivatives. They let traders speculate on price movements or hedge existing positions without owning the actual asset.
Contracts to buy or sell an asset at a specific price on a future date.
Contracts giving the right, but not obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an asset at a set price before expiration.
A derivative contract similar to futures but with no expiration date.
A period when smart money quietly buys up an asset before a major price move.
The average yearly return on an investment, calculated to account for compounding.
Profiting from price differences of the same asset across different markets.
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