CryptoAugust 21, 20261 min read

Is Crypto Futures Trading Haram? Perpetuals & Funding Rates

Perpetual futures and funding rates as riba-like transfers. Why many scholars treat crypto futures more strictly than spot holding.

Short answer: Crypto perpetuals usually involve no delivery, leverage, and a funding rate paid between longs and shorts — often analogized to riba or a side-bet. Stricter than spot holding. Pairs with day trading and CFDs. Not a fatwa.

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This article is educational and not a fatwa. Consult a certified Islamic scholar.