This course provides a systematic explanation of the core mechanics behind ETF leveraged tokens — a product designed to deliver multiple times the daily returns of an underlying asset by hedging in the perpetual futures market. These tokens are high-risk, high-volatility instruments, best suited for short-term swing trading or hedging strategies.
When used properly, leveraged tokens can amplify gains or hedge market risk, offering key advantages such as:reduced losses in downtrends, and enhanced profits in uptrends.
Web3 is not merely a collection of blockchain or cryptocurrency technologies; rather, it represents a new system of assets, ownership, and market structures. From private keys controlling assets, to smart contracts defining rules, to the formation of on-chain finance and token economies, this system is reshaping how value is created and transferred. With the integration of AI, Web3 is evolving from being merely "usable" to becoming "understandable and actionable," entering a new phase known as Intelligent Web3. This course aims to provide a structured understanding of this system as a whole.
In this course, we'll provide everything you know to start to get familiar with this emerging sector. You probably have heard of terms like Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, crypto, mining, and others. We will present them to you in a didactic, clear, and objective way.
Designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology, its key features, and the development processes involved in creating decentralized applications using this innovative technology. Whether you are a developer, entrepreneur, or simply interested in learning about the future of digital transactions, this course will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the world of blockchain.
In this course, we'll provide everything you know to start to get familiar with this emerging sector. You probably have heard of terms like Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, crypto, mining, and others. We will present them to you in a didactic, clear, and objective way.
Both methods help you move between digital assets, but they differ in how prices are presented, how transactions are executed, what fees may apply, and how much control you have over timing and fill price. For Gate US users—whether you're new to crypto or already actively trading—those differences affect which method fits a simple swap versus a more deliberate trade.
Cryptocurrency regulation in the United States involves several federal agencies and state-level regulators. Their responsibilities can overlap, but they are not identical: the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) focuses on federal securities laws, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) oversees certain commodity markets, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) administers anti-money laundering requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act.
Bitcoin is generally legal to own, buy, sell, and use in the United States, subject to applicable federal and state laws. However, its legal status does not mean that every cryptocurrency service is available in every state, or that Bitcoin is treated the same way as US dollars.