Explaining BitMex Perpetual Contracts and Crypto Funding Rate

A Perpetual Contract trades like a Futures Contract, but never settles and never expires.

What is a Bitmex Perpetual Contract? 

Bitmex Perpetual Contracts are derivatives similar to traditional Futures Contracts. They allow crypto traders to speculate on both upward and downward price movements of a cryptocurrency. Compared to standard Futures Contracts, they have the following differences:

• Perpetual Contracts don’t expire (there is no daily settlement)
• The price of a Perpetual Contract trades significantly closer to the underlying Index Price compared to a similar Futures Contract
• The primary price-spotting mechanism of a Perpetual is Funding. This mechanism allows the perpetual contract to be priced very close to the price of the spot market (explained briefly below)

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₿ Bitcoin Tutorial for Starters -How to Trade Bitcoin? 

Created in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin is the first and most widely used digital currency in the world. You can trade Bitcoin through a ETF or buy it directly from a Bitcoin exchange (details provided at the end).

But first, here is some basic information about the Bitcoin currency.

• Limited Supply: The total number of Bitcoins is capped at 21 million, introducing built-in scarcity similar to gold.
• Decentralization: Bitcoin operates without a central authority, supported by a distributed network of computers (known as "nodes") around the world.
• Pseudonymity: Bitcoin transactions are tied to encrypted wallet addresses rather than personal identities, offering a degree of privacy.
• Security: Transactions are protected through cryptographic methods and validated by miners using a proof-of-work system.
• Market Volatility: Bitcoin’s market price is highly volatile, which contributes to its reputation as a highly speculative investment.

ℹ️ General Information About Bitcoin

What are the Benefits of Holding Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is an open-source, decentralized currency that allows internet users to shop online or send money globally. It doesn’t require a credit card or bank account and can be bought, stored, or sold entirely electronically.

Here are some of the advantages Bitcoin offers:

→ Not controlled by any Central bank

→ Limited to 21 Million Coins {with about 90% already mined}

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