USDT-M futures, also known as linear futures, are contracts denominated in stablecoins such as USDT and USDC. MEXC's USDT-M futures are both quoted and settled in USDT. The main advantage of USDT-M futures lies in the straightforward calculation of returns in fiat currency, which enhances the intuitive nature of profit assessments.
Coin-M futures, also known as inverse futures, are settled in their respective cryptocurrencies (e.g., BTC, ETH, and XRP), without requiring stablecoins as margin. Currently, MEXC offers BTC and ETH Coin-M futures. The main advantage of Coin-M futures is the optimization of capital utilization—allowing traders to engage in futures trading while maintaining holdings in cryptocurrencies.
Type | USDT-M Futures | Coin-M Futures |
Common Name | Linear Futures | Inverse Futures |
Settlement Unit | USDT | Multi-crypto Settlement (e.g., BTC and ETH) |
Margin | USDT | Multi-crypto (e.g., BTC and ETH) |
Holding Time | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Leverage Type | Isolated Margin / Cross Margin | Isolated Margin / Cross Margin |
On MEXC, you can choose from hundreds of USDT-M futures and two types of Coin-M futures: BTC-margined and ETH-margined futures.
On the MEXC website, you can choose USDT-M or Coin-M futures in two ways:
1) In the top navigation bar, click [Futures] and select either [USDT-M Perpetual Futures] or [Coin-M Perpetual Futures] to access the corresponding trading page.
2) If you are already on the futures trading page, click the [▼] button next to the trading pair and select either [USDT-M] or [COIN-M] from the dropdown menu.
Open the MEXC App, tap the [Futures] button at the bottom of the screen. Then, at the top of the futures trading page, you can select either [USDT-M] or [COIN-M].
Holders of crypto assets can hedge and trade in the MEXC Coin-M futures market without converting their assets to USDT. In other words, users do not need to sell any crypto at a low price.
During a bull market, investors prefer to keep holding their crypto assets. Since Coin-M futures are settled in cryptocurrencies, any profits generated are directly converted into long-term crypto holdings. This is an excellent way for users to accumulate more crypto over time.
If you primarily hold USDT and do not own other crypto assets, USDT-M futures might be more suitable for you. MEXC's USDT-M futures market offers hundreds of trading pairs with up to 200x leverage, providing numerous opportunities to earn profits.
Both USDT-M futures and Coin-M futures have their unique advantages. You can choose the one that best fits your needs and trade accordingly on MEXC's futures market.
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