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Future Markets

Definition

Future markets are financial marketplaces where participants trade standardized contracts to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specified future date. These markets allow for price discovery, hedging against price volatility, and speculation on future asset values. In the cryptocurrency domain, future markets involve contracts for digital assets like Bitcoin or Ether, providing derivatives trading opportunities. They serve as a crucial component of a mature financial ecosystem, enabling sophisticated trading strategies.