Bitcoin futures trading in 2026
Compare spot BTC, traditional futures, and perpetual futures by trends, data, and regulations.
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Perpetual futures liquidation mechanics
Learn about perps liquidation—what triggers it, how the price is calculated, and the impact of margin, leverage, and volatility.
What is Hyperliquid?
Hyperliquid handles ~$195 billion in 30-day perpetual futures volume across 350+ markets. built on a custom blockchain. Learn how Hyperliquid works, how to trade on it, and how it ranks versus competitors.
Best agentic wallets in 2026, compared: security, custody, and capability
Compare MetaMask, Coinbase, Cobo, Ledger, BitGo, and OKX on custody, permissions, security checks, and human approval—see what's actually shipped in 2026 versus still on the roadmap.
Bitcoin options explained
How call options, put options, strike prices, expiration dates, and the Greeks work, and where bitcoin options trade in 2026, from Deribit to IBIT on Nasdaq.
What are bitcoin treasuries and how do they work?
A guide to how corporate bitcoin treasuries work, from convertible bonds and fair value accounting to the risks this model carries.
5-cent spreads in prediction markets: liquidity, costs, and trading signals
Explore what it actually costs to enter and exit a prediction market position, and why the 5-cent spread matters.
How stablecoin reserves work and how to evaluate them
Tether holds $141 billion in Treasuries, with over $50.5 billion in gold, Bitcoin, and loans. Circle publishes individual CUSIPs monthly. Here's how to tell the difference between credible stablecoin backing and hot air.
A guide to perpetual futures funding mechanics and timing
Learn how often funding is paid in perpetual futures, how funding rates are calculated, and which trading strategies are most affected by these mechanics.
Understanding leverage and margin in perpetual futures trading
Learn how leverage, maintenance margin, and cross vs isolated margin work in perpetual futures trading.
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