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Futures trading is a type of financial derivative trading that allows users to participate in price movements by buying or selling contracts without actually holding the underlying asset (such as cryptocurrency), while using strategies such as going long or short.

After registering an account on Gate and completing identity verification, head to the futures trading page, follow the prompts to open a futures account and transfer funds.

Perpetual futures have no expiration date, allowing traders to hold positions indefinitely. Delivery futures have a fixed expiration date, and are settled according to the contract's terms at maturity.

Users can set TP/SL prices when opening a position or during the holding period. When the market price reaches the preset level, an order with the preset parameters will be placed automatically.

Leverage allows traders to have a larger position with a smaller amount of margin. Higher leverage increases both potential returns and risks.

Trading fees are based on the exchange's fee schedule and typically include fees for opening and closing positions. Detailed rates can be found on the exchange's official website.

Funding fees are payments made during the holding period of a perpetual contract to align the price of the contract with the spot market. These fees are typically paid every 4 or 8 hours.

Users can view detailed trading history on the futures trading page or in their personal account section, including open positions, closed positions, and trading fees.

You can sign up and deposit funds on trading platforms such as Gate, select the futures contract you want to trade, set leverage, and go long or short based on market trends. During trading, you can manage risk through measures such as setting stop-loss and take-profit. Futures contracts involve leverage, so it is recommended that you fully understand the trading rules and risks before participating.

Futures trading allows you to speculate on cryptocurrency price movements using leverage. You do not actually own the underlying asset; instead, you trade contracts that track price changes. Your profit or loss depends on how the market moves after you open a position.

When the market shows a clear uptrend or downtrend, trend-following strategies such as breakout trading or moving average crossovers can be effective. During range-bound or consolidating markets, range trading and short-term strategies tend to work better. When market volatility is high, it's important to reduce leverage and focus on risk management.

Before getting started, beginners should learn about leverage mechanisms, trading rules, and risk management methods, and begin with small positions. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the trading process through Demo Trading first and avoid investing funds beyond your risk tolerance.