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Backwardation

Backwardation is a market condition where future prices of an asset are lower than the current spot prices, indicating a tight supply or high demand.

Basis

Basis refers to the initial price paid for an asset, affecting profit calculations and tax implications upon its sale.

Open Interest

Open interest refers to the total number of outstanding derivative contracts, such as options or futures, that have not been settled.

Funding Rate

The funding rate is a periodic fee paid by traders to either long or short positions on perpetual contracts to balance price alignment with the spot market.

Tick Size

Tick size refers to the minimum price increment in which securities can be traded, affecting market liquidity and volatility.

Mark Price

Mark Price is the fair value of a futures contract calculated to prevent unnecessary liquidations and ensure stable trading.

Settlement Price

Settlement price is the official closing price of a futures contract at the end of a trading session, used for daily account rebalancing and contract valuation.