Futures are derivatives contracts between two traders that speculate on the future price of an underlying asset on a specified date. Cryptocurrency futures contracts trade on crypto exchanges. Bitcoin futures also trade on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). They allow a crypto trader to speculate on the price of certain cryptocurrencies without having to purchase them. Crypto xchange DEXs are best for investors looking to switch from one digital asset to another and not well suited for someone looking to buy or sell digital assets with fiat currency, called on and off-ramping. It makes them less convenient for users that do not already hold cryptocurrencies.

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