Why do futures prices for the same cryptocurrency differ across expiration dates?

When you open a cryptocurrency futures market, you may notice that for the same asset, Bitcoin, some futures contracts are priced above spot, while contracts with later expirations are even more expensive.

Since the underlying asset is the same, why do different contracts have different prices?

The key is that futures prices are influenced not only by spot prices, but also by expiration dates, funding costs, market demand, and risk expectations.

First, different expiration dates mean different pricing conditi

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Falcon_Official 30 minutes ago

#ETHBrieflyFallsBelow2000 📉 ETH briefly fell below $2,000—is it really time to find a new bottom?

BTC continued to weaken, and ETH also failed to hold $2,000, briefly dipping to around $1,983.

ETH has faced considerable pressure recently. 👀

💰 ETF outflows, institutional buying still needs to recover

📊 Inflationary pressures persist, and sentiment toward risk assets remains cautious

⚡ Leveraged liquidations intensify, further amplifying short-term volatility

Bulls and bears are divided again: some believe the area around $2,000 is worth watching, while others worry that funds have yet

GateSquare2026-11-13 03:39:09

📉 ETH briefly fell below $2,000—is it really time to find a new bottom?
BTC continued to weaken, and ETH also failed to hold $2,000, briefly dipping to around $1,983.
ETH has faced considerable pressure recently. 👀
💰 ETF outflows, institutional buying still needs to recover
📊 Inflationary pressures persist, and sentiment toward risk assets remains cautious
⚡ Leveraged liquidations intensify, further amplifying short-term volatility
Bulls and bears are divided again: some believe the area around $2,000 is worth watching, while others worry that funds have yet to flow back in and the downtrend is not over.
If ETH climbs back above $2,000, would you consider the rebound to have begun, or would you need more signals to confirm?
Bring #ETH一度跌破2000美元 to Gate Square to share your position changes, market views, or trading strategies.
💬 Would you look for opportunities in stages, or wait until ETH truly stabilizes before taking action?

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kithe an hour ago

It’s a bit dead today. Only 8% of the bot quota has been used.
Haven’t seen anything fun to try yet 🤣
Has the market dropped so much that all the devs are busy buying the dip and don’t have time to launch anything?

User_anyan hour ago

The climb of the US Dollar Index (DXY) to a 19-month high is more than just a currency fluctuation; it is the clearest indicator of global capital seeking a "safe haven" and a repricing of risk appetite.

On November 11, 2026, the DXY rose by 0.68% to reach 102.90—its highest level since April 2025. So, what lies behind this surge, and what does it mean for the markets?

📈 Hot Inflation and a Hawkish Fed

The primary driver pushing the DXY to its peak was the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for October. Headline inflation rose by 0.4% month-on-month, exceeding the 0.3% forecast, while co

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Why Doesn’t Price Necessarily Fall Immediately When MACD Shows Bearish Divergence?

In the crypto market, bearish divergence may form when the price keeps making new highs while the MACD indicator’s peaks gradually decline. Many traders view it as a short signal, but bearish divergence reflects a possible weakening in upward momentum; it doesn’t mean the price will necessarily fall right away.

First, understand what bearish divergence means.

Bearish divergence typically occurs when price highs keep rising while the corresponding MACD peaks gradually decline. This may indicate that upward mom

speakjustly 2 hours ago

$OP as you know, I've recently been focusing on the weekly and full timeframes because of the bearish trend.
i buy and put it in a bot until the market kicks off again.
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BlockHero 22 minutes ago

Please review and learn. Is the trend still the same? #XAU

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WhaleLord19 minutes ago

The chill of winter never comes from a single day’s decline, but from the systemic collapse of the support structure.
Major coins: The composure after defenses fail is liquidity speaking. BTC has fallen below $69,000, down about 44% from its all-time high, while the 200-day moving average at 73,200 has flipped from support to resistance. Liquidations totaled $676 million over the past 24 hours, with longs accounting for 96%, and the Fear & Greed Index has dropped to 21, in the extreme fear zone. ETFs have seen net outflows for a sixth consecutive trading day. BlackRock’s IBIT alone has recorde

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What Is a Stop-Loss? Why Doesn't Setting One Completely Prevent Losses?

In cryptocurrency trading, stop-loss orders are an important risk management tool, but many traders mistakenly believe that setting a stop-loss strictly limits losses to the expected range. In reality, a stop-loss can help execute a risk plan, but it cannot guarantee the final execution price.

First, what is a stop-loss?

A stop-loss is an order to close a position or sell when the price reaches a preset condition, in order to limit potential losses. For example, if the price falls below a predetermined risk level after

MadRushesInTheCrypto 2 hours ago

Have you seen this “prophetic” cycle chart? It predicts this cycle will crash straight to 35,000, then hit 170k in 2029, before falling back to 50k in 2030.
Let me ask just one thing: Can this really fall to 35,000? Sharing this so we can all witness history together😂
#BTC #大饼

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StarshineWisdomEyesSmartTravel an hour ago

$BTC Bitcoin has already fallen below 68,000. The Fear & Greed Index is still in extreme fear, and nobody dares to buy the dip for now. Keep falling; it will probably need to drop below 60k before institutions and whales come out to buy the dip and stabilize the market. $BTC

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WishForColdWeather 13 minutes ago

What Is a Stop-Loss? Why Doesn’t Setting One Guarantee That Losses Will Be Fully Avoided?

In cryptocurrency trading, a stop-loss is an important risk-management tool, but many traders mistakenly believe that setting one will strictly limit losses to the expected range. In reality, a stop-loss can help execute a risk plan, but it cannot guarantee the final execution price.

First, what is a stop-loss?

A stop-loss is an order to close a position or sell when the price reaches a predefined condition, helping limit potential losses. For example, if the price falls below a predetermined risk leve