British Pound (6B) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are British Pound (6B) Futures?

British Pound Futures (6B) provide traders with exposure to the GBP/USD exchange rate. These contracts allow traders to speculate on the value of the British Pound relative to the U.S. Dollar or hedge currency risk in international business operations.

Contract Size

Contract Size: 62,500 British Pounds

Example: This contract size allows traders to gain exposure to currencies with controlled leverage and risk.

Tick Value and Increment

  • Tick Size: 0.0001 USD per Pound (1 pip)
  • Tick Value: $6.25 per tick
  • Point Value: $62.50 per 0.01

These specifications make British Pound (6B) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to currencies markets.

Trading Hours

British Pound (6B) Futures trade with extended hours, providing flexibility for traders in different time zones.

  • Trading Hours: Sunday to Friday, nearly 24 hours a day with a short break
  • Time Zone: Central Time (CT)

Trading Symbol

Platform Symbol: 6B

Margins

To trade British Pound (6B) Futures, you'll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details.

Why Trade British Pound (6B) Futures?

  • Exposure to one of the world's major currency pairs
  • High liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads
  • Effective hedging tool for businesses with British Pound exposure
  • Extended trading hours covering all global market sessions
  • Standardized contract specifications and regulated exchange

Position Sizing for British Pound (6B) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading British Pound (6B) Futures. Use our position size calculator to determine the optimal number of contracts based on your risk tolerance and account size.

Position Size Calculator Example

For British Pound (6B) Futures (6B):

  • Tick Size: 0.0001 USD per Pound (1 pip)
  • Tick Value: $6.25 per tick
  • Point Value: $62.50 per 0.01

If you want to risk $500 with a 10-point stop loss:

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 62.50 per 0.01 = $625

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $625 = 0 contracts