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Technical Definition

Spot Wallet

The default wallet on a CEX for holding and trading spot-market cryptocurrencies.

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Futures WalletInternal Transfer

✦ Key Insight

Where most beginners start — simple buy-and-hold without leverage or expiry.

✕ Common Misconceptions

Sending futures funds here by accident; not transferring out for security.

Detailed Explanation

How It Works: All spot trades settle here; separate from futures or margin wallets.

Related Terms: Futures Wallet, Internal Transfer.

FAQs

  • Can hold fiat? Sometimes (called Funding Wallet on some platforms).

  • Default wallet? Yes for new users.

In Practice

“Buying SOL on spot — it lands directly in your Spot Wallet.”

Dig Deeper

Futures Wallet

Dedicated wallet for margin, futures, and perpetual trading (isolated or cross).

Internal Transfer

Moving funds between different wallets on the same CEX (spot futures margin, etc.) instantly and for free.

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