Funding and Basis Basics
Focus: perp premium cash-and-carry idea
Why this lesson matters
In the Advanced Practice path, “Funding and Basis Basics” helps you act with a clearer process. Focus area: perp premium cash-and-carry idea. Treat every idea as educational — markets can move against any plan.
Core idea
Advanced practice is still humble practice: smaller size, clearer if-then rules, and capital preservation before ambition.
Step-by-step practice
1) Write the definition in one sentence.
2) Note one risk or failure mode.
3) Apply it to a live BTC/ETH chart or a Kryptoca signal without changing your risk rules.
4) Journal what you would do differently next time.
Definition
“Funding and Basis Basics” in plain terms: understand perp premium cash-and-carry idea, then translate that into one rule you can follow under stress.
Practical tip
Assume your first read is incomplete. Add one disconfirming question before you commit size.
Common mistakes
Skipping invalidation, sizing from hope instead of stop distance, and confusing entertainment scrolling with research. Keep charts clean and decisions written.
Quick quiz
Check your understanding. Answers stay on this device.