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Why launch the USD1 contract at this time? You must understand these three hidden dividend logics!
On May 18, the BTCUSD1 perpetual contract went live, with a minimum order of 0.0001 BTC, significantly lowering trading barriers. This move is based on three core logics:
1. Refining trading positions to enable precise batch building, optimizing risk control systems, and accommodating small-scale funds.
2. Relying on mainstream BTC contracts to attract flows to USD1 stablecoins, capturing liquidity race tracks, with clear early ecosystem benefits.
3. Entering the micro-trading era, where low thresholds and high leverage facilitate strategy testing and risk hedging, but small-scale heavy speculation should be avoided. Overall, it’s about a refined market trading layout; rational use of these tools can seize dividends, while strict leverage control is necessary to avoid liquidation risks. #Gate广场五月交易分享