🔮What is Futures Trading

Futures trading involves trading contracts that allow you to profit from the rise or fall of an asset’s price — without owning the asset itself. These contracts are called futures, and while they represent a deal set for the future, the profit or loss is realized immediately.

In the futures market, traders can go long (buy) or short (sell) and earn from both upward and downward price movements.

💡 How it works on Storm Trade

Storm Trade is a decentralized futures exchange built on the TON blockchain. Here’s what makes it unique:

• 💰 You trade futures on crypto and other assets.

• 🧩 All trades are executed via smart contracts — no intermediaries.

• ⚖️ Full transparency and control: your funds remain in your wallet until you open a trade.

• ⚡ Lightning-fast execution thanks to the TON blockchain.

🆚 Spot vs Futures

To understand futures, it helps to see how they differ from regular spot trading:

	Spot Trading	Futures Trading
What you trade	The asset itself (e.g., 1 BTC)	A contract based on the asset's price movement
Market direction	Only upward (buy low, sell high)	Both upward and downward (long & short)
Leverage	Typically not used	Available (e.g., x5, x50, x500)
Storage	You hold the actual asset	No need to own the asset
Risk	Limited to the purchase amount	Can be liquidated if poorly managed

📊 Benefits of Futures Trading

• Leverage: Control large positions with small capital.

• Long & Short: Profit from price movements in either direction.

• Hedging: Protect your portfolio from volatility.

• Capital efficiency: Make the most of your funds.

🚀 Why it matters

Futures trading gives you access to professional-level tools and strategies. With decentralization, Storm Trade removes entry barriers, reduces trust risks, and makes trading transparent, secure, and accessible.

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