Derivative

A financial contract whose value is derived from the performance of an underlying cryptocurrency asset.

Glossary March 5, 2026

A cryptocurrency and blockchain term commonly used to describe a concept, mechanism, metric, or component within digital-asset systems.

Glossary March 5, 2026

A derivative contract with no expiration date that tracks the price of an underlying cryptocurrency and uses funding rates.

Glossary March 5, 2026

A trading strategy where an investor borrows and sells a cryptocurrency expecting its price to fall.