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Expiry Futures Trading in Singapore, on OKX: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Know

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Published on 08 Dec 2025
Updated on 08 Dec 2025
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Expiry Futures are crypto derivatives that let you trade an asset’s future price with a key difference:

They come with a fixed settlement date.

This means your open position will automatically settle at expiration (unless you close it earlier), based on the contract’s terms. These products are designed for traders with clear market outlooks and strategic timeframes, such as institutions or advanced users running hedge strategies.

Feature

Perpetual Swaps

Expiry Futures

Expiry

No expiry. Open/close anytime

Fixed expiry date. Auto-settles if not closed

Funding Costs

Periodic funding fees

No funding fees

Best For

Short-term trading, high flexibility

Long-term positions, hedging strategies

Liquidation Risk

Margin-based. Positions can close any time

Less volatile for longer-term expiries

Leverage

Up to 50x

Up to 20x

Benefits of Expiry Futures

  1. Predictable structure for long-term positions

  2. No ongoing funding fees like perps

  3. Ideal for hedging exposure or expressing macro market views

  4. Available in weekly, bi-weekly, quarterly contracts

  5. Access up to 20× leverage on supported pairs

In summary, Expiry Futures offer a structured, time-based way to trade or hedge crypto markets.They’re ideal for investors with a clear view on price over time, be it it’s one week out or a full quarter.You get:

  • Predictable expiry and settlement

  • No hidden costs from funding rates

  • The ability to trade up or down, with leverage

Read more about the expiry futures contract generation here.

Expiry Futures trading is currently available only to Accredited Investors in Singapore. Verify as an Accredited Investor now, and gain access to Spot Margin

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