KuCoin Futures, the derivatives arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, has introduced a series of system enhancements aimed at boosting execution efficiency, refining risk controls, and supporting high-frequency and professional traders.
The update introduces four key features: Pre-Market Futures, Hedge Mode, One-Tap Reverse, and Market Close. Together, these tools are designed to improve order execution certainty, reduce latency and slippage, and offer better capital management during periods of heightened market activity.
This release follows a series of product development phases informed by user feedback gathered during KuCoin’s Global Tour. The company emphasized that ongoing discussions with active traders and partners helped pinpoint common trading pain points and shape the platform’s roadmap. The latest infrastructure changes target core components of the trading cycle, including order placement, position handling, and liquidation management.
Feature Breakdown:
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Pre-Market Futures allows users to engage with order books ahead of market open, enabling price discovery and pre-market hedging.
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Hedge Mode lets traders hold both long and short positions on the same contract simultaneously, each with independent margin calculations, liquidation logic, and fee structures.
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One-Tap Reverse offers a simplified mechanism to immediately reverse open positions with a single click.
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Market Close enables the instant termination of all open positions at market price, offering a tool for swift risk reduction in fast-moving markets.
“Our progress is inseparable from user support; we always focus on users’ trading experience. At every stop of the Global Tour, we conduct one-to-one reviews with partners and professional traders, turning the most urgent pain points into a clear product task list. The consolidated launch of four capabilities puts ‘faster execution, more stable risk control, and higher capital efficiency’ into actual tools, helping users make more certain decisions in volatile conditions. Next, we will maintain high-frequency iterations and a closed feedback loop, moving from ‘usable’ to ‘easy to use,’ and then to ‘frequently used,’” said Jack, Global Head of Business at KuCoin Futures.
KuCoin Futures has experienced continued growth in 2025, particularly from Q2 onward. The platform currently ranks fourth globally by derivatives trading volume, according to data from Coinglass. Its standings on CoinMarketCap’s derivatives leaderboard have also shown consistent improvement, aligning with its efforts to optimize trading infrastructure and user experience.
The new features are now available across KuCoin’s web and mobile platforms, with detailed guides and documentation accessible through the product interface. This update is part of the platform’s broader strategy to deliver practical, trader-informed solutions that contribute to both individual performance and broader market efficiency.
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