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How do calls work in the context of cryptocurrency trading?

avatarHaejï ŞaeMïM ÄřaebDec 28, 2021 · 3 years ago3 answers

Can you explain how calls work in the context of cryptocurrency trading? I'm new to the world of cryptocurrency and would like to understand how this feature works.

How do calls work in the context of cryptocurrency trading?

3 answers

  • avatarDec 28, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Sure! In the context of cryptocurrency trading, a call refers to an option contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy a specific cryptocurrency at a predetermined price within a certain timeframe. It's similar to a call option in traditional finance. Traders use calls to speculate on the price movement of cryptocurrencies and potentially profit from it. It's important to note that calls are just one type of derivative instrument used in cryptocurrency trading.
  • avatarDec 28, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Calls in cryptocurrency trading work by allowing traders to take a bullish position on a specific cryptocurrency. When you buy a call option, you are essentially betting that the price of the underlying cryptocurrency will increase. If the price goes up, you can exercise the call option and buy the cryptocurrency at a lower predetermined price, making a profit. However, if the price doesn't reach the predetermined price within the specified timeframe, the call option expires worthless and you lose the premium you paid for it.
  • avatarDec 28, 2021 · 3 years ago
    BYDFi, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, offers call options for traders who want to participate in cryptocurrency trading. With BYDFi's call options, traders can leverage their positions and potentially amplify their profits. It's important to carefully consider the risks involved in trading call options and to have a solid understanding of the underlying cryptocurrency and market conditions before engaging in this type of trading strategy.