> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://zion-exchange.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://zion-exchange.gitbook.io/docs/trade/markets.md).

# Markets

All Markets, One Platform.

### **Crypto (Spot & Perpetual)** 

Trade digital assets with both **Spot** markets (buy and hold the actual asset) and **Perpetual Futures** (trade with leverage without expiration). This market lets users speculate on the price of cryptocurrencies or directly own them.

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Examples: **Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), BNB**
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### **Stocks (Perpetual)** 

Trade major global company stocks through **Perpetual Futures**, allowing leveraged exposure to stock price movements without owning the underlying shares. This enables both long and short strategies with continuous trading.

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Examples: **Apple, Tesla, NVIDIA, Amazon, Microsoft**
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### **Commodities (Perpetual)** 

Speculate on the price of real-world resources using **Perpetual Futures** contracts. Commodities markets allow traders to gain exposure to global supply and demand trends without physical ownership.

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Examples: **Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Copper**
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### **Forex (Perpetual)** 

Trade major and minor currency pairs via **Perpetual Futures**, enabling leveraged positions on exchange rate movements. This market reflects the global foreign exchange ecosystem with 24/5 macro-driven volatility.

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Examples: **EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/TRY, AUD/USD**
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### **Pre-Market Crypto (Spot & Perpetual)** 

Trade cryptocurrencies **before their official listing** through early access markets. Users can speculate on price discovery via **Spot** trading or use **Perpetual Futures** to take leveraged positions ahead of public market launches.

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Examples: **LayerZero (ZRO), Starknet (STRK), Wormhole (W), ZetaChain (ZETA), EigenLayer (EIGEN)**
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### **Pre-IPO (Perpetual)** 

Get exposure to high-profile private companies **before they go public** through **Perpetual Futures** contracts. Traders can speculate on valuation movements ahead of official IPO events.

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Examples: **SpaceX, OpenAI, Stripe, Databricks, Epic Games**
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### **Indices (Perpetual)** 

Trade baskets of assets that represent a broader market segment using **Perpetual Futures**. Index markets allow users to speculate on overall market performance instead of individual assets.

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Examples: **S\&P 500, NASDAQ 100, Dow Jones, Nikkei 225, DAX 40**
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### **Prediction Market (Crypto – Spot & Perpetual)** 

Speculate on **future crypto-related outcomes** such as short-term price direction, listing events, or milestones. Users can trade predictions using **Spot positions or Perpetual contracts**, turning market sentiment into tradable assets.

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Examples: **BTC Up or Down in 5 Minutes, ETH Above $5,000 in 2026, Will Zion  List on Binance?, SOL Daily Direction, Next Top 10 Crypto**
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