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Futures trading is a type of financial derivative trading where traders speculate on the price movement of underlying assets (such as cryptocurrency) by buying or selling contracts without actually holding them.

After registering an account on Gate.io and completing identity verification, head to the futures trading page, follow the prompts to open a futures account and transfer funds.

Perpetual futures have no expiration date, allowing traders to hold positions indefinitely. Delivery futures have a fixed expiration date, and are settled according to the contract's terms at maturity.

Margin for futures trading depends on the leverage and the position value.View Initial Margin Calculation for details.

Users can set TP/SL prices when opening a position or during the holding period. When the market price reaches the preset level, an order with the preset parameters will be sent to the market automatically.

Leverage allows traders to have a larger position with a smaller amount of margin. Higher leverage increases both potential returns and risks.

Trading fees are based on the exchange's fee schedule and typically include fees for opening and closing positions. Detailed rates can be found on the exchange's official website.

Funding fees are payments made during the holding period of a perpetual contract to align the price of the contract with the spot market. These fees are typically paid every 4 or 8 hours.

Users can view detailed trading history on the futures trading page or in their personal account section, including open positions, closed positions, and trading fees.