Many Islamic scholars consider futures trading (especially in crypto/derivatives) haram because it often involves:

❌ Gharar (excessive uncertainty)

❌ Maisir (gambling-like speculation)

❌ Riba (interest, especially with leverage)

But some scholars allow certain forms if:

There is real ownership

No interest (swap/overnight fees)

No extreme speculation

It’s structured in a Shariah-compliant way

It really depends on the structure of the trade and which scholarly opinion you follow.