Perpetual futures allow positions to stay open indefinitely, letting risk build over time. Losses increasingly stem from prolonged exposure, not sudden price moves. Contract design now plays a bigger ...

CTA has underperformed since its March 2022 launch due to the low-volatility equity bull market. The fund needs sustained VIX readings above 20 and commodity breakouts to generate meaningful returns.

CME will launch futures on ADA, LINK, and XLM on Feb. 9. LINK shows early recovery signals, while ADA remains technically fragile. Futures can add legitimacy but also raise “sell-the-news” downside ...