Understand crypto derivatives
Short plain-English guides. No jargon. No courses to buy. Just the knowledge you need to read the market.
What is a funding rate — and why does it matter?
Every 8 hours, traders pay each other a small fee. When this fee gets extreme, it is one of the most reliable warning signs in crypto.
Read article →The difference between spot and perpetual futures
Most of the data on Deriflux comes from the futures market, not spot. Here is why that matters.
Read →What is open interest and why does it move?
Rising OI + rising price = strong trend. Rising OI + falling price = trouble. Here is how to read it.
Read →Why a 40% win rate can still make you money
Most traders think they need to be right most of the time. They are wrong. Here is the maths behind trend following.
Read →What is a liquidation and how do you avoid one?
Liquidations wipe out your margin in seconds. Understanding when they happen helps you avoid being on the wrong side.
Read →What smart money vs retail actually means
When top traders disagree with retail by more than 8%, something usually happens. Here is what to watch for.
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