How do perpetual contracts differ from regular futures contracts?

Created by Pratibha Shetty, Modified on Thu, 18 Jul, 2024 at 2:18 PM by Pratibha Shetty

Unlike regular futures contracts, perpetual contracts do not have a set expiration date. They remain open as long as the trader maintains the required margin. They also use a funding mechanism to ensure the contract price closely follows the spot market price.

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