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Ethereum (ETH) Futures Contract Specifications

Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Futures (ETH) provide exposure to Ethereum prices through regulated futures contracts. These contracts allow traders to gain exposure to the second-largest cryptocurrency through traditional futures exchanges.

Contract Specifications

Detailed specifications for trading this futures contract

Contract Size

50 ETH

Tick Size

0.10 USD per ETH

Tick Value

$5.00 per tick

Point Value

$50.00 per point ($1 per ETH)

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

ETH

Margins

Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details

Why Trade Ethereum (ETH) Futures?

Key benefits and characteristics of this futures contract

Exposure to Ethereum prices

Regulated futures exchange

High volatility and liquidity

Extended trading hours

Portfolio diversification

No need to hold actual cryptocurrency

Position Sizing for Ethereum (ETH) Futures

Example calculation for proper position sizing based on risk tolerance

For Ethereum (ETH):

Tick Size: 0.10 USD per ETH

Tick Value: $5.00 per tick

Point Value: $50.00 per point ($1 per ETH)

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

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 50.00 ($1 per ETH) = $ 500

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