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Education · 12 October 2026 · 2 min readPartial Closes: Why Your Balance Rises While the Position Is Still OpenClosing part of a position books that profit into your balance right away, while the rest keeps running. Here's how it works and how we record it.Read the article Latest
Education · 15 October 2026 · 8 min readWhat Is Bitcoin Dominance? Meaning, How It Works and ExamplesBitcoin dominance (BTC.D) measures Bitcoin's share of the total crypto market cap. Here's how it's calculated, worked examples, and how traders use it.
Education · 14 October 2026 · 9 min readWhat Is Liquidation in Futures? Meaning, Mechanics, and How to Avoid ItFutures liquidation occurs when margin can no longer cover an open position. Learn the mechanics, how to calculate it, and strategies to avoid getting liquidated.
Education · 13 October 2026 · 3 min readWhat Is Open Interest? Meaning, How It Works and ExamplesOpen interest is an important indicator in crypto trading that shows the number of open contracts.
Education · 12 October 2026 · 2 min readMargin and Leverage: Sizing Positions So Your Account SurvivesMargin, leverage and the distance to liquidation explained with real numbers, plus a few simple habits that keep a futures account alive longer.
Education · 12 October 2026 · 2 min readFunding Rates: The Small Cost Futures Traders ForgetWhy does your balance shrink when the price hasn't moved? How funding rates work, when they're paid, and why the number can also be a market signal.