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Understanding Perpetual Contracts vs. Quarterly Futures - Contract Types Explained

abeebstacks
2026-02-11
Learn the difference between perpetual contracts and quarterly futures, how each works, their risks, funding rates, expiry dates, and which contract type fits your trading style and strategy.
All views expressed are the author’s personal opinions, and do not constitute investment advice.
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SpotFutures
BLEND
0.1736
-8.87%
BELIEF
0.0028
-0.21%
GENIUS
0.5357
-16.49%
BUILDNBUILD
0.0028
-31.30%
PUMPCADE
0.0361
-3.67%
JCT
0.0037
+2.79%
Gainers
UNC
0.0106
+204.97%
BIO1
0.0388
+100.57%
WHITEWHALE
0.0116
+47.95%
ORDI
3.59200
+44.84%
BR
0.2388
+32.67%
CYS
0.4051
+30.91%
BLUR
0.0262
+30.76%
NEIRO
0.00008
+25.95%
TIG
0.7499
+24.32%
AKE
0.0008
+24.28%
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