Skip to main content

How Does an AMM for Futures Differ from an AMM for Spot Token Swaps?

A spot AMM primarily manages a two-asset liquidity pool (e.g. ETH/DAI) and uses a simple product formula to determine the exchange rate.

A futures AMM is more complex; it manages synthetic assets, incorporates leverage, and includes a funding rate mechanism. It must also handle liquidation logic and often relies on a virtual pool size to manage the open interest of the leveraged positions.

How Do Funding Rates Work in Perpetual Swap Contracts?
What Is ‘Effective Leverage’ and Why Might It Differ from the Platform’s Stated Leverage?
How Does the ‘Liquidation Price’ Change with Varying Leverage Levels?
Can an Interest Rate Swap Be Used to Hedge against Falling Interest Rates?