How to Trade Derivatives

PERPETUALS AND FUTURES

A practical crypto guide to perps and dated futures: funding, basis, hedging, and disciplined risk controls for confident execution.

A look at how leverage is granted when trading margin and futures contracts

A guide with simple steps to trading futures contracts with leverage on BitMEX

A comparison of perpetual contracts with spot, margin, and futures trading, and its benefits compared to other crypto products

A deep dive into perpetual swaps, their benefits, and how they work, with real-life examples

An overview of why and how derivatives offer a way for you to reduce counterparty risk

A step-by-step guide to arbitraging with futures contracts and spot markets

A guide to three interest rate trades including margin considerations, profit, and more