To deposit fiat money:<\/strong><\/p>\nFiat methods include Google\/Apple Pay, PIX, and debit\/credit cards (Visa and MasterCard).<\/p>\n
CoinFutures has a $10 minimum deposit requirement and handles payments safely; however, users are required to provide some basic personal information. If you prefer complete anonymity, deposit cryptocurrencies instead.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Go to the ETH\/USDT Futures Market<\/h3>\n
Go to the \u201cCrypto Futures\u201d section and click \u201cBTC\/USDT\u201d to change the futures market.<\/p>\n
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Once you select \u201cETH\/USDT\u201d, CoinFutures displays real-time price charts and the order dashboard. Change the chart timeframe to suit your strategy, from five seconds to five minutes.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Set up the Ethereum Futures Trading Order<\/h3>\n
To the right of the ETH\/USDT chart, select an \u201cUp\u201d or \u201cDown\u201d order. These orders reflect long and short positions, respectively.<\/p>\n
Enter your initial margin in the \u201cWager\u201d box. This is the amount you risk on the ETH futures trade, and if the position liquidates, you lose those funds.<\/p>\n
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CoinFutures offers leverage of up to 1000x, which amplifies the wager size. Remember that trading with excessive leverage increases the likelihood of liquidation.<\/p>\n
Before setting up a stop-loss order, ensure you review the \u201cBust Price\u201d. On CoinFutures, this is the liquidation price, and it\u2019s determined by your market direction and leverage multiple. Adjusting the leverage amount also modifies the bust price.<\/p>\n
Step 5: Set Stop-Loss Level and Place Ethereum Futures Trade<\/h3>\n
CoinFutures traders use stop-loss orders to close positions before they approach liquidation. While you still incur a loss, if the stop-loss triggers, you retain a percentage of the initial margin. Otherwise, you lose the entire margin on a liquidated trade.<\/p>\n
Click \u201cAuto\u201d and enter the stop-loss level. Some traders input a specific ETH\/USDT exit price, while others choose a USD amount.<\/p>\n
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Seasoned futures traders also recommend setting take-profit orders. Enter the target profit amount in USD or state the exact exit price.<\/p>\n
Then confirm the ETH futures trade by clicking \u201cPlace Auto Bet\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Ethereum Futures vs Options<\/h2>\n
Ethereum futures and options are both derivative products, allowing traders to speculate on price movements rather than owning ETH coins. They allow for both long and short trading without requiring coverage of the full contract value.<\/p>\n
One of the key differences between futures and options is the trader\u2019s obligation upon settlement. With Ethereum futures, contract holders must buy or sell the underlying asset at the closing price. Positions typically settle in USDT, so platforms adjust the trader\u2019s USDT balance. Inverse contracts are the exception, as these contracts settle in ETH.<\/p>\n
Options traders have no obligation to buy or sell on the expiration date. They forfeit the initial premium when the options expire worthless.<\/p>\n
Traders manage futures and options risks in different ways. When futures traders select isolated contracts, they risk an initial margin, and they cannot forfeit more than this amount. Options traders risk a premium, which, just like margin, is a small percentage of the position size.<\/p>\n
Ethereum futures remain more accessible, yet a major benefit of options is that they eliminate liquidation risks and funding fees. Options traders can hold positions until expiration in a more risk-averse and cost-effective manner, while still utilizing leverage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Key Things to Know About Ethereum Futures Trading<\/h2>\n
This section is a must-read before trading ETH futures for the first time. It explains the core fundamentals in more detail, including the different types of futures contracts, which determine settlement and margin risks.<\/p>\n
Ethereum Futures Type<\/h3>\n
Traders typically have access to the following futures products:<\/p>\n