The spot market is where you buy or sell the actual asset for immediate delivery, at the current price, with no leverage or expiry. It contrasts with derivatives like perpetual futures. Spot buying and selling pressure underlies the 'real' supply and demand for a coin.
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What is Spot market?
The spot market is where you buy or sell the actual asset for immediate delivery, at the current price, with no leverage or expiry. It contrasts with derivatives like perpetual futures. Spot buying and selling pressure underlies the 'real' supply and demand for a coin.