One question I see almost every day is: Should I start with Spot or Futures?
The truth is, there isn't a one size fits all answer. It depends on your goals and, more importantly, how well you understand the risks.
Spot is the easier place to begin. When you buy Bitcoin or any other crypto on the spot market, you actually own it. If the price goes up, great. If it drops, your investment loses value, but your coins are still yours unless you decide to sell.
Futures works very differently. You're not buying the asset itself, you're trading its price through a contract. That's where leverage comes