Bitcoin (BTC) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Bitcoin (BTC) Futures?

Bitcoin Futures (BTC) provide traders with exposure to Bitcoin cryptocurrency without the need to hold the actual digital asset. These contracts allow for speculation on Bitcoin price movements, hedging existing cryptocurrency holdings, or diversifying investment portfolios.

Contract Size

Contract Size: 5 bitcoin

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

Tick Value and Increment

  • Tick Size: 5.0 points
  • Tick Value: $5.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $25.00 per point

These specifications make Bitcoin (BTC) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to cryptocurrency markets.

Trading Hours

Bitcoin (BTC) 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: BTC

Margins

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

Why Trade Bitcoin (BTC) Futures?

  • Trade Bitcoin without needing to manage digital wallets or private keys
  • Regulated exchange environment with standardized contracts
  • Ability to take both long and short positions
  • Leverage opportunities with lower capital requirements than spot markets
  • Hedge existing cryptocurrency holdings against price volatility

Position Sizing for Bitcoin (BTC) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Bitcoin (BTC) 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 Bitcoin (BTC) Futures (BTC):

  • Tick Size: 5.0 points
  • Tick Value: $5.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $25.00 per point

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

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 25.00 per point = $250

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $250 = 2 contracts