Glossary
139 terms to sharpen your crypto trading knowledge
Fiat
Fiat currency is government-issued money not backed by a physical commodity, deriving its value from regulation and public trust — the primary entry and exit point for crypto markets.
Forced Liquidation
Forced liquidation occurs when an exchange automatically closes a leveraged position because the trader's margin has fallen below the required minimum.
Fork
A fork occurs when a blockchain's protocol diverges, either creating two incompatible chains (hard fork) or implementing a backward-compatible upgrade (soft fork).
Fundamental Analysis (FA)
Fundamental analysis evaluates a cryptocurrency's intrinsic value by examining its technology, adoption, team, and market dynamics rather than its price history.
Futures Contract
Futures contracts let traders buy or sell a cryptocurrency at a set price on a future date, enabling speculation on price direction and hedging without holding the asset.