Spot Trading vs Futures Trading
Spot trading buys or sells the actual asset for immediate delivery; futures trading buys or sells a contract about the asset’s future price.
In depth
On spot you own the coins and can withdraw them. Futures let you profit from price moves — up or down — without holding the asset, usually with leverage, and perpetual futures never expire. Futures amplify both gains and losses and can be liquidated.
Why it matters
StableX offers both; choosing between them is the single biggest risk decision you make.