BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) Futures Contract Specifications

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Futures (BTC) provide exposure to Bitcoin prices through regulated futures contracts. These contracts allow traders to gain exposure to cryptocurrency markets through traditional futures exchanges.

Contract Specifications

Detailed specifications for trading this futures contract

Contract Size

5 BTC

Tick Size

5.00 USD per BTC

Tick Value

$25.00 per tick

Point Value

$5.00 per point ($1 per BTC)

Trading Hours

Sunday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 4:00 PM CT (with a 1-hour daily trading halt from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CT)

Platform Symbol

BTC

Margins

Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details

Why Trade Bitcoin (BTC) Futures?

Key benefits and characteristics of this futures contract

Exposure to Bitcoin prices

Regulated futures exchange

High volatility and liquidity

Extended trading hours

Portfolio diversification

No need to hold actual cryptocurrency

Position Sizing for Bitcoin (BTC) Futures

Example calculation for proper position sizing based on risk tolerance

For Bitcoin (BTC):

Tick Size: 5.00 USD per BTC

Tick Value: $25.00 per tick

Point Value: $5.00 per point ($1 per BTC)

If you want to risk $500 with a 100-point stop loss:

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 100 × 5.00 ($1 per BTC) = $ 500

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $ 500 ÷ $ 500 = 1 contract