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Good Friday Futures Trading Schedule

In observance of Good Friday on 4/3/26, U.S. futures markets will operate on a modified trading schedule. Most CME futures products will remain open for ...
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Leasing a CME Membership: Benefits for High-Volume Futures Traders

For active futures traders, exchange fees play a meaningful role in overall performance. Traders looking to lower CME Group exchange costs often explore leasing a ...
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Ironbeam Now Offering 100-Ounce Silver Futures (SIC)

Ironbeam is excited to share that we now are offering the brand-new 100-Ounce Silver futures contract (SIC), launched by CME Group this week. This addition ...
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President’s Day Holiday Trading Schedule

In observance of President’s Day, U.S. futures markets will operate on a modified trading schedule. Most CME futures products will remain open for trading, though ...
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Clearing & Settlement: Why Fintechs Partner with Ironbeam

In today’s fast-paced financial markets, fintech firms are redefining how investors trade, access data, and manage risk. But behind every seamless trading experience lies a ...
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Trading Schedule

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, U.S. futures markets will operate on a modified trading schedule. Most CME futures products will remain open ...
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Futures Market Data

Choosing the Right Market Data Feed

Reliable market data is the lifeblood of every futures trader. Whether you are scalping the E-mini S&P or managing a large portfolio of commodity positions, ...
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Trading Futures During the Unemployment Report

Trading Futures During the Unemployment Report

Trading Futures During the Unemployment Report Why It Matters Every first Friday of the month, futures traders around the world focus on one number: the ...
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Micro Ether (MET) Futures Are Live: Smaller Size, Precise ETH Exposure

What is Micro Ether? Micro Ether (MET) is a CME-listed futures contract sized at 0.1 ether, designed to give traders a smaller, more precise way ...
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Understanding Quarterly Futures Expiration and Triple Witching

Four times a year the futures markets experience quarterly expiration. The next one is on Friday, September 19, 2025. On these days stock index futures, ...
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Day Trading vs. Swing Trading Futures: Which Fits the Strategy Best?

Quick take Day trading focuses on opening and closing futures positions within the same session to avoid overnight exposure and capture intraday moves, often using ...
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How to Trade a September Fed Rate Cut with ZN, ZB, and Micro Treasury Yields

Markets have largely priced a September cut, with most estimates centering on a 25 bp move and a smaller probability of 50 bp, which can ...
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Why Ironbeam Offers Sierra Chart – And Why Traders Love It

At Ironbeam, we’re committed to providing traders with the very best platforms and tools to succeed in the futures markets. One of the platforms we’re ...
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Ironbeam Launches Trading for Micro XRP and Micro Solana Futures

Ironbeam is excited to announce the launch of trading for two highly anticipated cryptocurrency futures contracts: Micro XRP and Micro Solana. As digital currencies continue ...
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Top 5 Indicators Futures Traders Should Know About

Futures trading is fast-paced, data-driven, and demands precision. Whether you’re trading equity index futures, commodities, or financial contracts, having the right tools can make all ...
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Day Trading Futures for Beginners: Strategies and Tools

Futures markets move fast – and for active traders, that’s exactly the appeal. With low capital requirements, deep liquidity, and nearly 24-hour access, day trading ...
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Why Ironbeam Offers Free Level 2 Market Data — and How to Use It

Level 2 market data is one of the most powerful tools available to futures traders. It provides a detailed view of the market beyond just ...
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Ironbeam Launches Trading for New Micro Ag Contracts

The agricultural futures landscape just got more accessible. CME Group has launched new Micro Agricultural (Micro Ag) futures, offering traders a lower-cost entry into the ...
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The Benefits of Trading Futures with an IRA

The Benefits of Trading Futures with an IRA at Ironbeam When it comes to growing your retirement savings, most investors think of traditional options like ...
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1-Ounce Gold Futures Now Available

Introducing 1-Ounce Gold (1OZ) Futures: Now Available on the Ironbeam Platform Gold traders now have a new way to participate in the futures market with ...
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