What Are Prediction Futures?

1. What Are Prediction Futures?

1.1 What Are Prediction Futures?

1.2 Core Elements of Prediction Futures

• Profit: The potential earnings from a Prediction Futures position.
• Quantity: The USDT amount you invest, which also represents your maximum possible loss.
• Up: Choosing Up means you believe the index price will be higher at settlement.
• Down: Choosing Down means you believe the index price will be lower at settlement.
• Settlement Amount = Principal + Profit
• Profit = Invested Principal × Payout

2. How to Use Prediction Futures on MEXC

3. Prediction Futures FAQs

3.1 How is the payout for Prediction Futures calculated?

• Settlement Amount = Principal + Profit
• Profit = Invested Principal × Payout

• If your prediction is correct, you will receive 18.7 USDT in total, which includes 8.7 USDT as profit.
• If your prediction is incorrect, you will lose your 10 USDT principal.
• If the result is a draw, you will get back your 10 USDT invested principal without any profit or loss.

3.2 How is the payout calculated?

3.3 Are there any trading limits?

• Daily Loss Limit: Each trader has a maximum daily loss limit of 10,000 USDT, which includes potential losses from open orders. This limit is automatically enforced by the platform, and you cannot submit an order that would cause losses beyond the daily cap. For the purpose of the daily loss limit, the principal paid for any open Prediction Futures is counted as potential loss.
• Open Prediction Futures Limit: You can maintain a maximum of 10 open Prediction Futures at any given time.
• Daily Trade Limit: Unlimited.
• Price Limit: Each individual Prediction Future is also subject to a price limit to reduce potential financial risk. The applicable price limit is displayed on the platform.

3.4 Can I close a Prediction Futures order before it expires?

3.5 How is the settlement value determined?

3.6 How are Prediction Futures settled?

3.7 Do Prediction Futures support API trading?

4. Comparison Between MEXC Prediction Futures and Traditional Perpetual Futures

4.1 Scenario Analysis: When to Use MEXC Prediction Futures

• Beginner-Friendly Entry Point: If you are interested in futures trading but find the complexity intimidating, Prediction Futures serve as an ideal first step. They allow you to experience the core aspect of trading, predicting market direction, within a clearly defined and controllable risk framework.
• Quick Market Plays: When the market shows clear short-term momentum, such as around the release of major economic data, Prediction Futures allows for rapid speculation without the need to establish and manage a complex perpetual position.
• Trading in Short Timeframes: With ultra-short holding periods, trades can be completed within fragmented periods of free time, offering high flexibility for users who cannot continuously monitor the market.

5. Risk Warning and Disclaimer

Recommended Reading:

• Why Choose MEXC Futures? Gain deeper insight into the advantages and unique features of MEXC Futures to help you stay ahead in the market.
• MEXC Futures Trading Tutorial (App) Understand the full process of trading Futures on the app and get started with ease.