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Crypto Perps: A Deep Dive Into Perpetual Contracts in Digital Asset Markets

Crypto perps are a type of derivative that lets traders speculate on the price of an underlying asset (such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrencies) without ever owning the asset itself. Unlike traditional futures contracts, which always have a set expiry date, perps are open-ended—they can be held indefinitely, provided margin requirements are met