Futures glossary
The order page is full of jargon — understand it before you act. This collects the 26 terms you'll run into most often in futures trading, each explained in one sentence: what it is and why it matters. Type a keyword above to filter instantly, and anything involving specific numbers always follows Gate's official pages.
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These explanations exist to help you read the order page quickly, so they're simplified in plain language and may skip edge-case details. Anything involving specific fee rates, maintenance-margin tiers, settlement periods, maximum leverage, or other figures that change all follow Gate's contract page and official rules. This tool is for learning only and isn't financial advice. To go deeper on any concept, open the further reading below.