> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://qubitdex.gitbook.io/main/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://qubitdex.gitbook.io/main/trading-on-qubitdex/markets-and-trading-pairs.md).

# Markets and Trading Pairs

QuBitDEX offers two primary markets: **spot** and **perpetual futures**, supporting a wide range of major trading pairs. More derivative products will be introduced in the future to accommodate various risk profiles and trading strategies.

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### **Spot Market**

In the spot market, users can directly buy or sell assets. It's ideal for holding, swapping, or managing portfolios on a day-to-day basis.

### **Perpetual Futures**

Perpetual contracts are derivatives with no expiration date. They support both long (bullish) and short (bearish) positions, with configurable leverage — making them suitable for volatility-driven and strategic traders.

QuBitDEX’s futures products combine on-chain matching, high-performance execution, and AI-powered risk management to unlock new possibilities in decentralized derivatives trading.