What Are Ethereum Futures?
Ethereum Futures (ETH) are futures contracts based on the price of Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. These contracts allow traders and investors to hedge or speculate on Ethereum’s price movements without holding the cryptocurrency directly. Ethereum Futures are traded on regulated exchanges, offering exposure to the cryptocurrency market with the added benefit of reduced volatility risk compared to holding the underlying asset.
Contract Size
- Contract Size: 50 Ethereum.
Trading Hours
The Ethereum Futures contract trades nearly 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing continuous access to the cryptocurrency markets.
- 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).
- Time Zone: Central Time (CT).
Tick Value and Increment
- Tick Size: $5 per Ethereum.
- Tick Value: $250.00 per tick.
- Minimum Price Fluctuation: $5.00 per Ethereum.
This makes Ethereum Futures an excellent choice for traders seeking liquidity, leverage, and exposure to the cryptocurrency market.
Trading Symbol
- Platform Symbol: ETH
Margins
To trade Ethereum Futures, you’ll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check out Ironbeam’s Margins Page for the latest margin rates and details.
Why Trade Ethereum Futures?
- Liquidity: Ethereum Futures offer high liquidity, making it easy to enter and exit positions.
- Hedging Opportunities: Ethereum Futures allow investors and traders to hedge against price fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market.
- Access to Cryptocurrency Market: Trade Ethereum without the need for direct ownership or custody of the cryptocurrency.
- Diversification: Add exposure to the cryptocurrency market to complement equity, commodity, or forex investments.
- Price Discovery: Futures markets provide an effective mechanism for determining the fair price of Ethereum.
Start Trading ETH with Ironbeam
Ironbeam provides a robust trading platform and API to help you access Ethereum Futures with ease. Trade confidently with free real-time Level 2 market data and personal broker support.
DISCLAIMER: There is a substantial risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options products. Losses in excess of your initial investment may occur. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Please contact your account representative with concerns or questions.