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Spot Trading

Also called: Spot market

// Definition

Spot trading is buying and selling the actual asset for immediate delivery, without leverage.

Explained simply

When you buy Bitcoin on the spot market, you own the Bitcoin. You profit if the price rises and lose if it falls, but you cannot be liquidated.

Spot is generally the simplest and lowest-risk way for beginners to start.

Tip

If you are still learning, practise on spot or paper trading before touching leverage.

For education only, not financial advice. Trading is risky and you can lose money.

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