The difference between a derivative's price and the underlying asset's spot price.
The difference between a derivative's price and the underlying asset's spot price. When Bitcoin futures trade above spot, there's a positive premium (contango). When below spot, it's a negative premium (backwardation). Premium levels indicate market sentiment and leverage demand.
Contracts to buy or sell an asset at a specific price on a future date.
Buying and selling assets for immediate delivery at current market prices.
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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