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Do Physically-Settled Contracts Exist for Tokens Other than Bitcoin and Ethereum?

Yes, physically-settled contracts exist for a limited number of other major, highly-liquid cryptocurrencies, though they are less common than for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Exchanges will offer them for tokens that have a significant market capitalization and a relatively stable, high-volume spot market.

However, for the vast majority of smaller, less liquid altcoins, derivatives are typically cash-settled or not offered at all due to the high risks and complexities of physical delivery.

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