Cardano Futures (ADA) | Contract Overview

Cardano futures ADA

What is a Cardano Futures Contract?

CME Cardano futures are regulated futures contracts that allow traders to speculate on or hedge the future price of Cardano (ADA) in a centralized exchange environment. These contracts trade on CME Group and provide institutional-grade exposure to ADA without holding the underlying cryptocurrency.

Unlike spot ADA trading on crypto exchanges, CME futures trade in a regulated derivatives marketplace with standardized contract terms and margin requirements.

What are the contract specifications for Cardano Futures (ADA)?

Cardano (ADA) Futures are cash-settled futures contracts listed on the CME Group with a contract size of 100,000 ADA. These contracts provide exposure to Cardano price movements without requiring delivery of the underlying cryptocurrency.

Cardano Futures (ADA) Contract Specifications

Product:

Cardano Futures

Futures Contract Symbol:
Exchange:

CME

Contract Size:

100,000 ADA

Trading Hours:
CME Globex:
Outright: Sunday – Friday 5:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m CT with a 60-minute break each day beginning at 4:00 p.m. CT

BTIC NY: Sunday – Friday 5:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT with a 60-minute break each day beginning at 4:00 p.m. CT.
CME ClearPort:
Outright: Sunday 5:00 p.m. – Friday 5:45 p.m. CT with no reporting Monday – Thursday from 5:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. CT

BTIC NY: Sunday 5:00 p.m. – Friday 3:00 p.m. CT with a daily restart for the following day’s reference rate at 6:00 p.m. CT.
Minimum Price Fluctuation:

$0.00025 per ADA = $25 per contract

Contract Months:

Monthly contracts listed for 6 consecutive months, quarterly contracts (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec) listed for 4 additional quarters and a second Dec contract if only one is listed.

Settlement Method:

USD – Settled Index Future

Exchange Fees:

N/A

Margin Requirements for Cardano Futures

Cardano Futures Margins

Initial

Maintenance

$13,144
$11,949

Other contracts can be found on our margins page.

Source: CME

The above information is derived from sources believed to be accurate. It is provided without guarantees and is subject change without notice.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cardano Futures

CME Cardano futures are regulated futures contracts that allow traders to speculate on or hedge the future price of Cardano (ADA) in a centralized exchange environment. These contracts trade on CME Group and provide institutional-grade exposure to ADA without holding the underlying cryptocurrency.

Unlike spot ADA trading on crypto exchanges, CME futures trade in a regulated derivatives marketplace with standardized contract terms and margin requirements.

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