Micro Bitcoin Futures
Category
Cryptocurrency
Exchange
CME Globex
Contract Size
0.1 bitcoin (1/50th of BTC)
Symbol
MBT
About Micro Bitcoin Futures
Micro Bitcoin futures (MBT) make regulated Bitcoin futures accessible to retail traders. At 0.1 BTC per contract, the notional is roughly $6,000–$7,000, making it practical for small-account trading and precise risk management.
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Contract Specifications
- Contract Size
- 0.1 bitcoin (1/50th of BTC)
- Tick Size / Value
- $0.50 per bitcoin = $5.00 per tick
- Exchange
- CME Globex
Trading Hours
Same as BTC: Sun 18:00 – Fri 17:00 ET with daily halt 17:00–18:00 ET.
Margin Notes
Exchange maintenance margin ~40% of notional. Day trading margins ~$1,000–$2,000.
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