Derivatives Market
By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020
A market for derivatives which are instruments such as futures or options whose value is derived from an underlying asset.
Bitcoin is one of the most popular underlying asset for derivative instruments which range from options, futures to perpetual swaps.
Related Terms
REKT
A shorthand slang for “wrecked”, typically describes bad trades that results in losses.
Distributed Ledger
Ledgers whose data is stored and synced across a network of nodes.
gm Good Morning
gm is the short form writing for good morning. Used extensively within the crypto community where individuals greet each other casually. On the other hand, good night (gn) is used when people sign off for the day.
Stablecoin
Cryptocurrency with a price peg to fiat currencies or commodity.
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