Introduction to Cryptocurrency Derivatives and Trading Strategies

Explore the evolution and fundamentals of cryptocurrency derivatives in this 30-minute conference talk from Data Science Conference Europe 2023. Gain insights into the rapid growth of crypto derivatives trading, which has expanded to six times the volume of spot trading by Q2 2023. Learn about various derivative types, with special attention to perpetual futures unique to crypto markets, and understand different trading strategies and associated risks. Compare the advantages and challenges of trading derivatives on both centralized and decentralized exchanges. Delivered by Nikola Krivacevic in Belgrade, this presentation offers a comprehensive overview of how derivatives have transformed from their 2011 introduction to become a dominant force in cryptocurrency trading.