Editing Kraken Futures (section)

== What is Crypto Futures Trading? ==
Crypto futures trading involves agreeing to buy or sell a cryptocurrency at a predetermined price and date in the future. Unlike '''spot trading''', where you buy and sell assets immediately, futures trading allows you to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset.

=== Key Features of Kraken Futures ===
* **Leverage Trading**: Kraken Futures offers up to 50x leverage, enabling traders to amplify their potential profits (and risks).
* **Margin Explained**: Margin is the collateral required to open a futures position. Kraken provides detailed resources on '''crypto futures margin explained''' to help you understand how it works.
* **Expiration Dates**: Futures contracts have specific expiration dates, after which they settle. Kraken offers both quarterly and perpetual futures.
* **Payouts Explained**: Profits and losses are calculated based on the difference between the entry and exit prices of the contract.