Micro Crude Oil (MCL) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Micro Crude Oil (MCL) Futures?

Micro Crude Oil Futures (MCL) are 1/10th the size of the standard Crude Oil Futures contract, providing traders with a more accessible way to gain exposure to oil prices. These smaller-sized contracts are ideal for retail traders or those looking for more precise position sizing.

Contract Size

Contract Size: 100 barrels

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

Tick Value and Increment

  • Tick Size: 0.01 USD per barrel
  • Tick Value: $1.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $100.00 per point

These specifications make Micro Crude Oil (MCL) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to energy markets.

Trading Hours

Micro Crude Oil (MCL) 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: MCL

Margins

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

Why Trade Micro Crude Oil (MCL) Futures?

  • Lower capital requirements than standard Crude Oil Futures
  • Perfect for smaller accounts or precise position sizing
  • Same trading hours and price movements as the standard contract
  • Ideal for new traders learning energy futures trading
  • Allows for more granular risk management in oil exposure

Position Sizing for Micro Crude Oil (MCL) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Micro Crude Oil (MCL) 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 Micro Crude Oil (MCL) Futures (MCL):

  • Tick Size: 0.01 USD per barrel
  • Tick Value: $1.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $100.00 per point

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

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 100.00 per point = $1000

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $1000 = 0 contracts