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Futures Contracts

Definition

‘Futures Contracts’ are financial agreements obligating parties to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specified future date. These instruments are commonly used for hedging against price volatility or for speculative purposes. In the cryptocurrency market, futures contracts allow traders to speculate on the future price movements of digital assets without directly owning the underlying cryptocurrency. They are traded on specialized exchanges and play a significant role in price discovery and risk management.