Help CenterWhat is spot trading?
Spot trading is the immediate buying or selling of an asset at the current market price (the spot price), with delivery occurring almost instantly or within a very short period of time.
When you trade spot, you are buying or selling the underlying asset directly. If you buy BTC in the spot market, you own BTC. If you buy a regulated digital asset (RWA) in the spot market, you own that asset subject to its applicable rules.
NexPlace launches with spot trading as its initial core offering.
What is derivatives trading?
Derivatives trading means buying and selling financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset (such as BTC or another instrument).
With derivatives, you do not own the underlying asset itself. Instead, you trade a contract that tracks its price. Derivatives are commonly used to:
- Speculate on price movements (up or down).
- Hedge existing positions.
- Use leverage (subject to risk controls).
Derivatives are more complex and can involve higher risk than spot trading
What is live today in the NexPlace marketplace
Spot trading (including simple swap flows and spot markets) is available.
What is planned for later phases
Additional features are planned for future phases, subject to regulatory approvals, jurisdictional scope, and market readiness. These may include:
- Fiat on/off‑ramps (USD).
- Margin trading.
- Derivatives (for example, futures or perpetual contracts).
- Using regulated digital assets (RWAs) as collateral (subject to eligibility and risk controls).
- Optional institutional third-party custody solutions.
Why the rollout is phased
Rolling out in phases allows NexPlace to prioritize safety, compliance, and operational stability while progressively adding complexity and new capabilities.