Introducing Options Trading: A New Way to Diversify Trading Strategies with Low Risks

We are excited to announce the launch of Options Trading on October 24, 2024, available on the KuCoin mobile app. This new feature offers traders an advanced tool to speculate on market movements with minimal capital and zero risk of liquidation. With this addition, users will have more diverse strategies to trade crypto in any market conditions. To access this feature, please ensure that your KuCoin mobile app is updated to Version 3.118.0 or later. 

KuCoin Options introduce a new way to trade cryptocurrency through derivative contracts without requiring users to own the underlying assets. This type of trading enables participants to speculate on price movements or hedge their portfolios using two types of options:

• Call Options (bullish): Provide the buyer with the right, but not the obligation, to purchase an asset at a predetermined price (strike price) on the expiration date and not before that. Traders purchase call options when they expect the asset's price to increase.

• Put Options (bearish): Give the buyer the right to sell an asset at a specific strike price on the expiration date and not before that, offering an effective strategy if they predict a price decline.

With KuCoin Options, buyers hold the right but not obligation to exercise the contract at expiration. Unlike futures contracts, where sudden price swings could trigger forced liquidations, options trading comes with limited risk, as traders’ losses are capped at the premium paid for the option.

Each option requires an upfront premium, which acts as the cost of entry and represents the buyer’s maximum possible loss. If the market moves against the trader's prediction and the option expires without being exercised (out-of-the-money), the trader loses only the premium. This capped risk makes options a safer way to use leverage, providing more control over strategies compared to perpetual or futures trading.

KuCoin’s European-style options will be exercised at expiration, ensuring users have time to make well-informed decisions throughout the contract's lifespan. This structure offers traders greater control and flexibility, particularly in volatile markets.

By launching options trading, KuCoin continues to expand its suite of trading tools, empowering users with a versatile, low-risk way to profit from market fluctuations and hedge their positions efficiently. Whether you’re a beginner exploring the basics of options or an advanced trader engaging in crypto arbitrage, KuCoin Options Trading provides an accessible, innovative solution to help you unlock new market opportunities.

• Simple and Accessible: Predict the market’s direction and select call or put options with minimal setup.

• Low Capital Requirement: Start trading with as little as 10 USDT to amplify your trading outcomes.

• No Risk of Liquidation: Amplify returns with costs capped at the premium, without the risk of forced liquidation, unlike traditional futures.

• BTC and ETH Options Available, Settled in USDT: Users can trade options on popular pairs settled in stablecoins. It provides investors with a secure way to enter and exit positions without worrying about the underlying collateral’s value devaluing, ensuring greater stability in trading."

1. High Profit Potential with Limited Risk

With KuCoin Options, traders can leverage market movements while limiting their losses to the option premium. For example, purchasing a call option on Bitcoin can offer big returns if the price rises, providing leverage trading opportunities without the risk of liquidation. If the market moves in the opposite direction, your loss is capped at the premium paid, offering controlled risk.

2. Low Capital Requirement for Greater Accessibility

You can start trading with as little as 10 USDT, making options an accessible tool for traders with smaller budgets. This lower entry barrier of premium enables you to gain the same exposure as holding the full asset of the spot market. 

3. Efficient Portfolio Hedging from the Market Swings

Use put options to hedge against potential losses in your spot holdings and arbitrage without the risks of liquidation. For example, if you hold BTC and the market drops, gains from the put option can offset your portfolio's losses, ensuring stability during volatility.

4. Flexible Strategy for Dynamic Market Conditions

With KuCoin, you can align your strategy with the market by buying call or put options, empowering you to profit from both rising and falling prices. This flexibility makes options ideal for beginners and advanced traders alike.

1. Activate Your Options Trading Account: Open the KuCoin app, go to the Options section, and complete the knowledge quiz to enable your account. Transfer funds to your Options Account via the Assets → Options Account tab.

2. Select Your Option Contract: Choose BTC or ETH options, predict whether the market will rise or fall, and select the appropriate call or put option. Check the expiration date and evaluate the breakeven chart to assess potential profits and risks.

3. Place and Manage Your Trades: Fund your account with the required premium and confirm your trade. Monitor your open positions and, if needed, close trades early to lock in profits or reduce losses.

4. Automatic Settlement: Options are settled automatically upon expiration based on the time-weighted average price of the asset, ensuring fairness and reducing the impact of market volatility.

Watch a simple video tutorial before you get started with options trading on KuCoin. 

KuCoin's Options Trading provides a versatile and efficient way to navigate crypto markets, enabling you to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying assets. With low capital requirements, capped risk, and no threat of liquidation, KuCoin Options offers a powerful tool to enhance returns while managing risks. Whether you aim to hedge against market fluctuations, exploit arbitrage opportunities, or pursue higher potential profits, KuCoin Options equips you with the strategies to succeed in any market condition.

However, it's important to remember that options trading carries inherent risks, and losses are limited to the premium paid. For a limited time, take advantage of zero-fee trading during promotional campaigns—an excellent opportunity to explore KuCoin Options and elevate your trading approach while managing risk responsibly.

• Options Trading Now Live on KuCoin

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