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Derivatives

Financial contracts whose value is based on another asset — like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Derivatives are financial contracts that get their value from another asset,
such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or even traditional stocks.

They let traders speculate on price movements — going long (betting price will rise)
or short (betting it will fall) — without owning the actual crypto.

Common types

  • Futures — agree today to buy or sell later at a fixed price.
  • Options — the right (but not the obligation) to buy or sell at a set price.
  • Perpetuals — like futures, but with no expiry date (very popular in crypto).

Why it matters

  • Enables advanced trading strategies and hedging risk.
  • Drives liquidity in crypto markets.
  • Can also be very risky if you don’t manage leverage or funding rates.

💡 Lanzo Tip

If you’re new to trading, start with spot markets first
derivatives move fast, and leverage can liquidate you in seconds ⚡