미국 선물협회(NFA)의 비트코인 선물에 대한 의견
오늘 발표된 미국 선물협회(NFA)의 비트코인 선물에 대한 의견입니다
비트코인 투자자 보호의 출발은 '투자자 교육'이다
본 의견서의 목적은 투자자들에게 비트코인 투자의 이점과 리스크를 알리기 위해서입니다.
비트코인 투자는 규제에 대한 안전장치가 보장된 거래소에서 이뤄져야 하며, 가상화폐 투자는 높은 위험을 내포하고 있어 모든 투자자들에게 적합하지 않습니다.
따라서 비트코인 선물 투자를 고려하는 투자자들은 상품에 대해 충분히 이해하고 있어야 하며 투자 결정 전 충분한 검토 절차를 거쳐야 합니다. 결국 투자자 보호의 출발은 투자자 교육입니다.
가상 화폐 투자에 대한 질문사항은 미 상품선물위원회(CFTC)와 선물협회(NFA) 자료를 참조해주세요.
가상 화폐 투자는 변동성이 매우 높으므로 큰 투자 손실 가능성이 있음을 주의하세요.
다른 선물과 마찬가지로 마진을 통한 선물 거래는 레버리지 효과로 투자 위험을 키울 수 있음을 주의하세요.
현재 형성단계에 있는 비트코인 투자 분야의 폰지 사기와 투자자 기만 행위에 주의하세요.
모든 가상 화페 거래소는 미 상품선물위원회(CFTC)의 감독하에 있으며, 선물이 상장된 거래소는 선물 거래에 대한 감독 책임이 있습니다. 규제된 거래소에 상장되어 있다고 해서 비트코인 선물 거래 투자의 위험이 완전히 사라지는 것은 아니므로 투자자들의 주의가 여전히 필요합니다.
NFA Investor Advisory—Futures on Virtual Currencies Including Bitcoin
The purpose of this investor advisory is to remind investors that, just like any other speculative investment, trading futures on virtual currencies, including Bitcoin, have certain benefits and various risks.
While futures on virtual currencies must be traded on regulated futures exchanges, trading these products involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
It is critical, therefore, for investors who are considering trading virtual currency futures to educate themselves about these products, understand their risks, and conduct due diligence before making investment decisions. Investor protection begins with investor education.
Conduct due diligence on any individuals and firms soliciting for an investment in futures on virtual currencies including Bitcoin by checking their Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registration status, NFA membership status, and background using NFA's BASIC system or calling NFA's Information Center at 800-621-3570.
Virtual currencies including Bitcoin experience significant price volatility, and fluctuations in the underlying virtual currency's value between the time you place a trade for a virtual currency futures contract and the time you attempt to liquidate it will affect the value of your futures contract and the potential profit and losses related to it. Be very cautious and monitor any investment that you make.
Be aware of sales pitches offering investment schemes that promise significant returns with little risk or that encourage you to "act now." If an investment sounds too good to be true (e.g., high returns, guaranteed to perform in a certain way), then it probably is.
Virtual currency futures contracts are bought and sold using initial margin money that can enable you to hold a virtual currency futures contract valued more than your initial investment. This is referred to as leverage. If the price of the futures contract moves in an unfavorable direction, the leveraged nature of the futures investment can produce large losses in relation to your initial investment. In fact, even a small move against your position may result in a large loss, including the loss of your entire initial deposit, and you may be liable for additional losses.
Be aware of the risk of Ponzi scheme operators and fraudsters seeking to capitalize on the current attention focused on virtual currencies, including Bitcoin.
Outlined above are just some of the risks associated with trading futures on virtual currencies, including Bitcoin. Investors should consult the risk disclosures provided by their FCM and fully educate themselves on all of the associated risks before trading.
With CFTC oversight, each futures exchange listing a virtual currency futures contract is responsible for regulating its futures market.
NFA performs market regulation services on behalf of certain futures exchanges and swap execution facilities. Please be aware, however, that just because futures on virtual currencies, including Bitcoin, must be traded on regulated futures exchanges does not mean that the underlying virtual currency markets are regulated in any manner, and as discussed above what occurs in a virtual currency's underlying market will impact the price of a virtual currency's futures contract.
Investors with questions or concerns regarding trading futures on virtual currencies including Bitcoin should contact NFA's Information Center (312-781-1410 or 800-621-3570 or [email protected]).