Glossary
Glossary
Definitions of frequently used crypto trading terms, with practical operational notes.
Arbitrage
strategyTrading that exploits price differences between identical or highly correlated instruments. Theoretically risk-free, but in practice 'risk-neutral' due to remaining non-price risks
Funding Rate
executionOn crypto perpetual futures, the periodic payment exchanged between long and short holders to keep the perpetual price tracking the spot price
Perpetual Futures
instrumentCrypto futures contracts with no expiry, designed to track spot prices through funding rates and traded at high leverage on major exchanges