Spot trading
In short
Spot trading is direct buying or selling: you pay, the coins are yours immediately. No leverage, no liquidation — maximum loss is the purchase price.
For beginners, spot is the right starting point: you learn market mechanics without leverage wiping you out on small swings.
Where does the name "spot" come from?
From immediate exchange "on the spot" — money for goods, settled directly.
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