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Futures Fundamentals: Understanding the Basics
A futures contract is an agreement to trade an asset at a set price on a future date. Learn the key components and terminology before you start trading.
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Futures Trading: An Introduction and Brief History
Futures contracts have a long history rooted in agricultural markets, long before crypto. Learn where futures came from and why they're used today.
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What Are Ranges in Crypto Trading, and How Do You Use Them?
A trading range is the price zone an asset repeatedly bounces between. Learn how to identify ranges and use them to inform trade entries and exits.
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How to Open, Hold, and Close a Futures Position
Understanding the full lifecycle of a futures trade — from opening to expiration or closing — is essential before you start. Here's how it works.
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Futures Trading Strategies: Speculating, Hedging, and Spreading
Futures aren't just for speculation — hedging and spread trading are equally important strategies. Learn how each approach works.
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Getting Started with Futures on Coinbase Derivatives
Coinbase Derivatives is a CFTC-regulated futures exchange. Learn what that regulation means and how to get familiar with its contracts.
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Risk and Reward: Understanding Futures Market Volatility
Leverage in futures trading magnifies both gains and losses. Learn how volatility interacts with leverage and why risk management is essential.
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US Perpetual Futures 101: How They Work
US Perpetual Futures bring no-expiry, 24/7 crypto trading to a regulated environment. Learn how they compare to traditional futures contracts.
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How 24/7 Trading Works at Coinbase Derivatives
Coinbase Derivatives became the first CFTC-regulated exchange to offer 24/7 futures trading. Learn what changed and why weekend trading matters.
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What’s the Difference Between Coinbase and Coinbase Wallet?
Coinbase and Coinbase Wallet are related but serve very different purposes. Learn the key difference: custodial exchange vs. self-custody wallet.