Investing in the futures market can be a profitable venture but it can also be challenging. Traditionally, futures contracts were only accessible to large institutions or high-net-worth individuals. Fortunately, online trading has disrupted this landscape and has allowed trading in futures markets to become more accessible to a broader audience. In this article, we will explore what futures contracts are, why online trading platforms have made them more accessible, and how they can benefit anyone looking to diversify their investment portfolio. Futures, or futures contracts, are agreements between two parties for the purchase or sale of an underlying asset, such as a commodity, currency or stock index, at a predetermined…