Hi everyone,
I have 2 questions about perpetual trading:
1/ If I don't use leverage (i.e. x1) do I risk being liquidated if my trade doesn't go in the right direction?
Yes, your position will be liquidated if the price falls below the liquidation price. Remember, in crypto, anything can happen. For example, remember the LUNA crash? Even people with extremely low leverage got their positions liquidated when the price dumped to cents from over $100.
2/ If I don't use leverage (i.e. x1) can I keep a BTC contract, how can I do this in the Spot market?
Spot markets and perpetual contracts are two completely different markets. Better to use a spot market if you are going to open a long position at x1 or else you might end up incurring funding fees