What is Futures Trading?
Futures trading allows you to speculate on the future price of cryptocurrencies without owning the actual asset. You can profit from both rising (long) and falling (short) markets using leverage to amplify your positions.
Long Position
Bet on price going UP. Buy low, sell high. Profit when the market rises.
Short Position
Bet on price going DOWN. Sell high, buy low. Profit when the market falls.
Leverage
Multiply your position size. 10x leverage = $100 controls $1,000. Higher profits, but also higher risk.
Liquidation
When losses exceed your margin, position is automatically closed. Higher leverage = closer liquidation price. Learn how liquidation works in detail
Contract Types on Binance
Perpetual (USDT-M)
No expiry, funding rate every 8h
Leverage: 1-125x
Quarterly (COIN-M)
Expires every quarter, settled in crypto
Leverage: 1-125x
Options
Call/Put options with fixed expiry
Leverage: N/A
Futures Trading Simulator
Practice with virtual trades and understand leverage, P&L, and liquidation
Entry Price
$95,000
Current Price
$95,000
Liquidation Price
$86450
P&L
+$0.00
+0.00%
Margin Types
Isolated Margin
Recommended for Beginners- Risk limited to position margin only
- Each position has separate margin
- Better risk management
Cross Margin
For Advanced Traders- Entire account balance as margin
- Lower liquidation risk per trade
- Can lose entire account if liquidated
Not sure which margin mode to use? Read our full cross vs isolated margin comparison
Binance Futures Fees
| Fee Type | Regular | With TRADEOFF20 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker Fee | 0.02% | 0.016% |
| Taker Fee | 0.05% | 0.04% |
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Tips for Beginners
Start with low leverage (2-5x). Higher leverage = higher risk of liquidation.
Use Isolated Margin mode to limit your losses to the position margin only.
Always set a stop-loss order to automatically close losing positions. Learn how to set stop-loss and take-profit orders
Never risk more than 1-2% of your account on a single trade.
Practice on Binance Futures Testnet before trading with real money.
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Before you place a live futures trade
Lock the decisions in order: margin mode, liquidation distance, exit plan, and fee baseline.
Four practical follow-ups
1. Margin first
Choose the margin mode that limits downside
Use isolated margin when you want a hard risk cap on a single trade. Read this before you size a leveraged position.
2. Survival check
Pressure-test the liquidation distance
Make sure your stop sits comfortably before the forced-exit level so the market does not close you first.
3. Exit plan
Set the stop and target before entry
Lock the exit workflow before you open the trade so you are not improvising after leverage is live.
4. Cost baseline
Confirm the fee stack you will actually pay
Check maker, taker, BNB, and referral discounts before you send a live order.