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Futures

New to futures trading? Get up to speed on the basics.

Futures: Introductions and origins

In this article we’ll break down the basics of futures so you can start participating in the futures market.

Futures fundamentals: Understanding the basics

In this article we’ll break down the basics of futures so you can start participating in the futures market.

Opening, holding, and closing a position in the futures market

In this article we’ll break down the basics of futures so you can start participating in the futures market. Here we’ll look specifically at how to open, hold, and close a position...

Trading strategies: Speculating, hedging, and spreading in the futures market

In this article we’ll break down the basics of futures so you can start participating in the futures market. Here you’ll get to know three common strategies in futures trading: spe...

Risk and reward: Understanding futures market volatility

In this article we’ll break down the basics of futures so you can start participating in the futures market. Here we’ll build an understanding of market volatility and how it can c...

Getting started with futures: Coinbase Derivatives

In this article we’ll break down the basics of futures so you can start participating in the futures market. Here, we’ll dive into the Coinbase Derivatives Exchange so you can star...

US Perpetual-Style Futures 101

In this article, we’ll introduce US Perpetual-Style Futures – a new kind of futures contract that brings the benefits of international perpetual futures to a US regulated market. W...

How 24/7 trading works at Coinbase Derivatives

On May 9, 2025, Coinbase Derivatives became the first CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange to offer 24/7 trading for margined futures contracts. In this article, we’ll break down wh...