> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://leverix.gitbook.io/leverix/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://leverix.gitbook.io/leverix/platform/mechanism.md). # Mechanism ***Platform Operating Mechanism*** \ The platform allows for futures contracts on cryptocurrencies. Investors can have contracts for any cryptocurrency. The described mechanism is universal and can be applied to any cryptocurrency. ***Futures Contracts*** \ Market participants on the platform are investors intending to purchase a futures contract for cryptocurrency. An investor can take a long or short position. A futures contract is a symmetrical instrument in the sense that the profits of one party are equal to the losses of the other. On the traditional futures market, a relatively large security deposit is made. This is due to the high volatility of the underlying asset, which is cryptocurrencies. On this platform, the hedge is much smaller because options are used for hedging. Option prices are a fraction of the contract value. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://leverix.gitbook.io/leverix/platform/mechanism.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.