1. Types of futures on Binance
- USDT futures:
- Denominated in the stablecoin USDT, perpetual and quarterly contracts are available.
- Calculations are made in USDT, so it is necessary to fund the futures account with this stablecoin.
- BUSD futures:
- Similar to USDT contracts, but denominated in BUSD. Only perpetual contracts.
- COIN-M futures:
- Calculations in base cryptocurrency (for example, BTC for BTCUSD). Quotes in USD, perpetual and quarterly contracts are available.
2. How to start trading
- Registration and verification:
- Complete KYC to access the futures account.
- Account funding:
- Transfer funds from the spot wallet to the futures wallet (for example, USDT → USDⓈ-M Futures).
- Contract selection:
- In the 'Derivatives' section, select the appropriate type of futures (USDS-M or COIN-M) and instrument (for example, BTCUSDT).
3. Key features of trading
- Leverage:
- Up to 125x for USDT/BUSD futures. Beginners are recommended to use 5x–10x to minimize liquidation risk.
- Example: With 10x leverage and a deposit of $100, you can open a position of $1,000. With a 5% price increase, the profit will be $50 (50% of the deposit).
- Types of margin:
- Isolated: Risk is limited to the amount on a specific position.
- Cross: All funds in the account are used as collateral.
- Liquidation:
- Occurs when there is insufficient margin. For example, with a deposit of $100 and 20x leverage, a 5% price drop will result in a loss of funds.
4. Important updates (May 2025)
- Termination of support for Futures NEXT:
- From May 28, 2025 (08:00 UTC), new tokens cannot be nominated or changed. All active bets will be returned to accounts.
5. Tips for beginners
- Risk management strategy:
- Always set a stop-loss (for example, risk $10 for a profit of $20–30).
- Market analysis:
- Use indicators (EMA, RSI, MACD) to identify entry/exit points.
- Taxes:
- Futures trades are subject to taxation. Services like Crypto Tax Calculator can be used to automate reporting.
Example of trading:
Assume Bitcoin is trading at $96,000. With a deposit of $100 and leverage of 10x, you control a position of $1,000. If the price rises to $100,000, the profit will be $41.70 (41.7% of the deposit). If it falls to $94,000, the loss will be $20.80.