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What is a perpetual contract?
What is a perpetual contract?
ethan_lewis_journalist
Sat Mar 08 2025
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I'm trying to understand what a perpetual contract is. Could someone explain what it entails, how it works, and maybe provide some examples or scenarios where such contracts are commonly used?
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ZenMind
Mon Mar 10 2025
These contracts share similarities with traditional futures contracts in their operational framework.
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Ilaria
Mon Mar 10 2025
However, perpetual contracts possess distinct features that set them apart.
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EtherealVoyager
Mon Mar 10 2025
One of the most notable differences lies in their lack of an expiry date.
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Riccardo
Mon Mar 10 2025
Unlike futures, which have a predefined termination point, perpetual contracts remain active indefinitely.
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KDramaLegendaryStarlightFestival
Mon Mar 10 2025
Perpetual contracts represent a unique class of derivatives within the financial market.
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