Ether (ETH) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Ether (ETH) Futures?

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

Contract Size

Contract Size: 50 ether

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

Tick Value and Increment

  • Tick Size: 0.50 points
  • Tick Value: $0.25 per tick
  • Point Value: $0.50 per point

These specifications make Ether (ETH) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to cryptocurrency markets.

Trading Hours

Ether (ETH) 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: ETH

Margins

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

Why Trade Ether (ETH) Futures?

  • Trade Ethereum 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 Ether (ETH) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Ether (ETH) 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 Ether (ETH) Futures (ETH):

  • Tick Size: 0.50 points
  • Tick Value: $0.25 per tick
  • Point Value: $0.50 per point

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

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 0.50 per point = $5

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $5 = 100 contracts