Binance Futures, the futures trading arm of the major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has announced the launch of Dogecoin (DOGE) futures contracts with USD Coin (USDC) as margin. These futures will offer leverage up to 75x and are set to go live at 13:00 (TSI) on January 18th. The move aims to expand trading options and enhance the trading experience for Binance users.
Furthermore, Binance Futures is providing a 10% trading fee discount on all transactions in USDC-margined futures contracts until April 3, 2024. This incentive is expected to attract more participants to the platform.
Current data shows that DOGE has experienced a limited increase of 0.40% in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.08083. Over the past week, the meme coin’s price has risen by 2.11%, although it has seen a decline of 11.96% over the last 30 days.
Cryptocurrency futures are derivative financial products that allow investors to buy or sell a crypto asset at a predetermined price on a specific future date or perpetually. These contracts are used as a tool by investors to capitalize on price fluctuations in the crypto market and are offered by crypto exchanges and financial platforms.
Futures contracts involve an agreement between a buyer and a seller to trade a particular cryptocurrency at a set price on a specified date. They can be used for hedging, speculation, or portfolio diversification. While they increase liquidity and market depth on exchanges, they also carry high risks due to the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies.