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Backwardation
The short answer
A market condition in futures where the spot price of an asset is higher than its futures price, often signalling near-term supply tightness.
What is Backwardation?
A market condition in futures where the spot price of an asset is higher than its futures price, often signalling near-term supply tightness.
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