Separate spot and futures first
Spot trading exchanges the asset itself, while futures trade price exposure. Futures can support both long and short positions and can use leverage, so account equity can change much faster.
- Learn order execution with small spot trades first
- Use futures only after understanding leverage and liquidation
Verify the network before depositing
A matching coin name is not enough for a crypto deposit. The sending and receiving network must match, and some assets require a memo or tag. Recheck the address and network before sending.
Use a pre-trade checklist
Understand market versus limit orders, fees, funding, leverage, isolated and cross margin, and stop orders before increasing size. Protecting the account from one large mistake comes before chasing a return target.
- Choose order size first
- Define the stop before entry
- Do not treat high leverage as a default
Crypto assets and derivatives can cause substantial losses. This site is educational and does not provide investment advice.
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