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Bitcoin Futures vs ETFs vs Spot: What Actually Makes Sense
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Bitcoin futures overview
- First crypto future launched 2017
- 5 BTC contract worth $300k
- Micro BTC contract worth $6k
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P&L impact and contract size
- $1k move = $5k P&L impact
- Micro contracts manageable for individuals
- $100 impact from $1k move
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Options on futures
- Options available on both BTC and MBT
- Opens world of non-directional strategies
- No borrowing costs for shorting
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Futures vs spot vs ETFs
- Futures 24/7 trading
- Easy to get long or short
- Inherent leverage in futures
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Futures P&L and risk management
- Straight line P&L chart
- Stop orders important for protection
- Performance bond = $1,400
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What moves Bitcoin
- Regulation and policy impact
- Correlation with NASDAQ
- Market liquidity important
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Bitcoin volatility
- Historically highest V at CME
- Nat gas and silver also volatile
- Micro contracts help manage risk
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Conclusion and position sizing
- Standard and micro BTC futures
- Micro preferred by individual traders
- Plan before entering positions
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