Definition ∞ Futures exchange trading involves buying and selling standardized contracts to deliver or receive an asset at a predetermined price on a future date. These trades occur on regulated exchanges that provide order matching, price discovery, and clearing services. Participants use futures for hedging against price volatility or for speculative purposes. In digital asset markets, this refers to trading contracts based on the future price of cryptocurrencies.
Context ∞ Futures exchange trading for digital assets is a rapidly growing segment of the cryptocurrency market, attracting both retail and institutional investors. The availability of regulated futures products enhances market liquidity and provides tools for risk management, contributing to market maturation. News often covers volume trends, new product listings, and regulatory developments impacting the accessibility and oversight of crypto futures trading.
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