Perpetual Futures Basics
Beginner3 lessons · 18 min · Free
What a perpetual contract is, how going long and short works, and the prices and payments that keep perps tied to the real market.
Lessons
- 1What Is a Perpetual Future?Understand what you actually own when you trade a perp, and how it differs from buying the coin.6 min
- 2Going Long vs Going ShortKnow exactly when each side makes and loses money, and why short positions carry their own risks.5 min
- 3Mark Price, Oracle Price & FundingLearn which prices matter for your PnL and liquidation, and how hourly funding keeps perps close to spot.7 min