An average price derived from multiple exchanges, used as a reference for derivatives trading.
An average price derived from multiple exchanges, used as a reference for derivatives trading. The index price helps prevent manipulation since no single exchange can skew it significantly. Perpetual swap funding rates are calculated based on the difference between the perp price and the index price.
A calculated fair price used by exchanges to prevent unnecessary liquidations from short-term price manipulation.
A derivative contract similar to futures but with no expiration date.
A periodic payment between long and short traders in perpetual futures markets that keeps the contract price close to spot price.
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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