<\/h2>\nPerpetual Futures Trading<\/b><\/h3>\n
Gate.io offers perpetual futures trading, a type of derivative contract that does not have an expiration date. This means you can hold a position indefinitely, unlike traditional futures contracts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- USDT-Margined Contracts<\/b>: These contracts use USDT (Tether) as the base currency for both margins and profits. Traders who prefer stablecoins will find this type easier to manage since the margin and profit are calculated in a stable, fiat-like cryptocurrency. Examples include BTC\/USDT or ETH\/USDT contracts, which are great for users who want to avoid using crypto for margin or profits.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Inverse Contracts<\/b>: Here, cryptocurrencies are used as both the margin and the unit for calculating profits or losses. For instance, in a BTC\/USD contract, BTC is required to open a position, and profits are also paid out in BTC. This is ideal for those who already hold crypto and want to trade without converting their assets into a stablecoin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
In addition, leverage plays a big role in perpetual futures on Gate.io. Traders can borrow more than they deposit, allowing them to take larger positions. Gate.io currently supports <\/span>125x leverage for BTC and ETH contracts and 100x for lower-cap stablecoins<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\nAlso, since perpetual contracts have no expiry, Gate.io uses funding rates to keep the contract price in line with the real market. Traders pay or receive this funding fee every 8 hours, depending on whether they hold a long or short position.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n![\"Perpetual](\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-10.png\")
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Advanced Order Types<\/b><\/h3>\n
Here\u2019s a breakdown of the advanced order types offered by Gate.io:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- TP\/SL (Take Profit\/Stop Loss<\/b>): With a Take Profit order, you can lock in your gains once the price hits your desired target. Meanwhile, a Stop Loss helps limit your losses by automatically selling if the price falls to a set level. This combination is perfect for traders who want to reduce risk without having to constantly watch the market.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Iceberg Order<\/b>: If you\u2019re trading a large amount but don\u2019t want to reveal the full size of your order, an Iceberg order breaks it down into smaller chunks. Only a small part of the order is visible to others at a time in the orderbook.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Reduce-only<\/b>: This order type is all about minimizing risk. When you place a reduce-only order, it will only lower the size of your existing position. It won\u2019t let you accidentally increase your exposure. So, if you\u2019re in a trade and want to gradually exit, you can use reduce-only to make sure you don\u2019t end up holding more than you intend to.<\/span><\/li>\n
- TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price)<\/b>: TWAP is ideal when you want to spread out a large order over time, rather than executing it all at once. It helps you get an average price over a specific period, which can prevent your large order from causing sudden market swings.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Trailing Reversal Order<\/b>: A trailing reversal order is like having an automatic strategy for catching market reversals. It follows the price as it moves, and if the market swings the other way by a set percentage, the order triggers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Earn and Staking<\/b><\/h3>\n
Gate.io offers two types of <\/span>staking options<\/span><\/a>. With <\/span>flexible staking<\/b>, you can deposit your crypto and earn rewards, but you have the freedom to withdraw your funds at any time. This is ideal if you want to keep your funds accessible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nOn the other hand, <\/span>fixed staking<\/b> locks up your assets for a specific period (like 7, 14, or 30 days) in exchange for higher rewards.<\/span> In flexible staking, you earn only 10-15% APY, whereas flexible staking offers over 100% APY.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n![\"Staking](\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-11.png\")
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It also offers other crypto-earn products such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Dual Investment<\/b>: It allows you to earn based on two different currencies, usually a crypto asset and a stablecoin (like BTC and USDT). Depending on the market\u2019s movement, your payout will be in one of the two currencies.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Quant Fund:<\/b> The Quant Fund is an automated trading tool that uses algorithms to manage your investments. This feature allows you to invest in strategies that are automatically adjusted based on market conditions. Quant funds can be designed to trade based on technical indicators or other market factors.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Crypto Loan<\/b>: Gate.io\u2019s crypto loan service allows users to borrow crypto by using their existing assets as collateral. If you own crypto but don\u2019t want to sell it, you can take out a loan in stablecoins or other crypto assets, using your holdings to secure the loan. Once you repay the loan, you get your collateral back. This option is useful for those who need liquidity without wanting to sell their long-term investments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Gate.io also offers an \u201c<\/span>Auto-Invest\u201d<\/b> feature. This is perfect for users who want to follow a <\/span>
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