Crypto Derivatives Strategies for Beginner Traders

Strategy; Description; Risk; Profit Potential; Beginner Recommendation

Futures Long (Buy);Buy futures expecting price increase;Unlimited if price drops;High — depends on price rise;Use only with stop-loss Futures Short (Sell);Sell futures expecting price drop; Unlimited if price spikes; Limited — until price hits 0; Risky — not recommended for beginners Buy Call (Option); Right to buy at fixed price; Capped at premium; High with upward move; Recommended ✅ Buy Put (Option); Right to sell at fixed price; Capped at premium; High in downtrend; Recommended ✅ Protective Put; Hold asset + buy Put for downside protection; Capped loss via Put; Medium — keep upside; Ideal for HODL ✅ Covered Call; Hold asset + sell Call to earn premium; Lose upside if price rallies hard; Low to moderate; Use only if familiar with options Straddle (Call + Put); Buy both — bet on volatility; Double premium cost; High on strong moves; Too complex for beginners❌ Call Spread (Bullish); Buy low Call + sell high Call; Capped (spread between strikes); Moderate and fixed; Good with resistance level knowledge ✅