Bitcoin Gold and SegWit2x Trade Pre-Launch … How is it Possible?

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The keener crypto enthusiasts have noticed that Bitcoin fork coins such as Bitcoin Gold (BTG) and SegWit2x are currently trading and actually started trading long before their proposed forks. Exchanges such as HitBTC and YoBit are allowing these coins to be traded as future tokens on their platforms and the futures markets were first created to allow traders such as farmers to be able to guarantee their profits without being subject to the increased price volatility caused by only being able to sell when their goods and produce were ready. 

 Futures contracts are a way of agreeing to buy or sell a certain quantity of a particular product at a specific price on a future date. Bitcoin futures generally involve fixing the price ... Read Full Article >