GlossaryMarkets & assets

Crypto spot market

A market where cryptocurrencies are bought and sold for immediate settlement rather than through a futures contract. A binary contract may reference this market without transferring ownership.

Do not confuse

Common comparison error

Crypto spot market outside exchange hours should not automatically be described as the live market used by Benchmark price.

Practical use

How to verify Crypto spot market

Read Crypto spot market together with Forex market, Benchmark price, Crypto perpetual. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.

A neutral example

For Crypto spot market, EUR/JPY is available while EUR/USD is closed. Symbol, session, provider, derivative structure, and Forex market explain the difference. The evidence must resolve the defining Crypto spot market boundary: immediate crypto exchange can supply a reference price without transferring ownership through the binary ticket.

Evidence path

Where to verify Crypto spot market

Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.

Symbol information and market scheduleMatch the symbol to its underlying market, price source, trading hours, weekend treatment, and settlement availability.

Broker platform recordCompare the platform symbol and timestamp with the named market or provider instead of relying on the asset label alone.