Contango and Depor
Definition
Contango refers to the situation where the forward price is higher than the spot price, while Depor is the process of making a profit from the price difference of a good that is bought and sold at the same time.
The terms Contango and Depor are also used in the crypto market. Contango refers to a situation often seen in futures trading; In this case, the forward price of crypto assets is higher than the spot market price. This may indicate that investors have an expectation that prices will increase in the future. Depor is a term used in instant buying and selling of crypto assets and refers to making a profit from the difference resulting from buying and selling the same asset at different prices in different markets. This process can be used to evaluate arbitrage opportunities and may occur due to liquidity and price differences in the crypto market. —
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