An exchange offers USDC trial funds: The market shift behind risk-free futures experience

HashBard · 2026-01-08T10:20:09+00:00

A certain exchange has launched a USDC trial fund activity, allowing users to conduct risk-free futures trading with promotional coupons, demonstrating a shift in the derivatives market toward stablecoin settlement. The application of USDC in the futures sector is becoming increasingly widespread, providing retail investors with an opportunity to learn about new products.

HashBard

2026-01-08 10:20:09

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【Crypto World】A certain exchange recently launched an interesting activity—USDC Trial Funds. In simple terms, it gives users promotional coupons that can be directly used for futures trading of trading pairs like BTC/USDC, with all risks borne by the platform. Profits can be withdrawn, but the principal is frozen to protect the initial funds from loss.

What does this move reflect? The derivatives market is accelerating its shift towards stablecoin settlement. Previously, USDT was dominant, but now USDC is increasingly used in the futures sector. By offering this risk-free experience, exchanges are essentially educating users to get accustomed to using stablecoins for leveraged trading, while also capturing market share. For retail investors, this is a good opportunity to familiarize themselves with new products.

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AirdropworkerZhang

· 01-08 10:39

Another羊毛活动, this time USDC trial funds sound pretty good Just try to make money, anyway the exchange bears the risk, at worst get a free trial opportunity Is USDT really退出? USDC is indeed疯狂布局 in the futures market Retail investors are just cannon fodder, giving you some hints, slowly trapping you I'm familiar with this套路, the exchange just wants to转向 USDC, a merchant's trick Platform承担风险? Haha, there's no such good thing in the world Let's see how much we can羊毛, if it's truly risk-free I'll play around, no big deal Alright, can try, as long as I don't亏本 just do whatever USDC渗透 into futures really fast, this chess game is quite something Are stablecoin battles heating up? Are exchanges拼死拼活?

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SelfCustodyBro

· 01-08 10:39

Oh my god, another new trick to cut leeks... But I really crave the free trial gold, and I haven't tried futures settled in stablecoins yet. Wait, the principal is frozen but the earnings can be withdrawn? That logic is a bit crazy, it feels like just tricking me into getting used to USDC. Alright, since there's no risk, I'll just treat it as learning a new operation. I'm tired of using USDT. Who says this is an opportunity? I always feel there's a trap behind. Is this wave of USDC going to turn things around and take control?

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BearMarketBard

· 01-08 10:33

Risk-free experience? Sounds good, but the platform wouldn't be so kind... They’re probably just trying to get us used to USDC. This move by the exchange is really ruthless—educating the market while trapping users. The stablecoin battle has just begun. You can withdraw your earnings, but the principal is frozen. Basically, they want you to taste the sweetness before adding more funds. USDT has dominated for so long; USDC needs these little tricks to make a comeback. It's another user acquisition tactic, but trying it out is fine—there's no risk anyway. Clever—using benefits like free rewards to build user habits. The exchange really knows how to play. What does this operation indicate? The stablecoin landscape is about to be reshuffled. For retail investors, "a good opportunity" = the exchange's "harvesting chance." An eternal truth. Can you really make money? I think most are still caught in the trap of leverage.

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rekt_but_resilient

· 01-08 10:31

Honestly, I've seen this trick too many times. Exchanges want to lure people in with the "risk-free" excuse to play with leverage... Wait, can you withdraw profits? Then I have to try it. The process of USDC gradually replacing USDT is indeed happening, but don't be fooled by the "risk-free" illusion; essentially, it's still the exchange collecting money. Free money is indeed tempting, but I'm just worried that once addicted, they'll start using real money... a common tactic. This move is okay; at least it's gentler than directly charging fees. Once more people join, the fees will definitely increase. Getting in now is the right move. It's nicely said as educating users, but in reality, they just want you to get used to their trading pairs. There's no such thing as risk-free; is the platform losing money? Then I'll just go all in. USDC definitely has potential, but this kind of marketing from exchanges always feels a bit rushed... Hurry up and grab the wool, exchanges won't give it away for free; they'll eventually recoup it from somewhere else.

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ForkItAllDay

· 01-08 10:26

Honestly, I've seen this routine several times... Risk-free? Haha, there are a bunch of preconditions first. Can you withdraw after making a profit? Sure, but freezing the principal or other issues still depend on what the exchange says. This is paving the way for USDC. USDT has been around for so many years, but now it's indeed a bit risky. But to be fair, retail investors are easily confused by the words "risk-free"... gotta be careful. This round of platform marketing is clever, but I doubt how many can actually withdraw the profits.

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