Micro Bitcoin Futures (MBT) | Contract Overview

Micro Bitcoin Futures

What Is a Micro Bitcoin Futures Contract?

Micro Bitcoin Futures (MBT) trade on CME Group, a globally regulated derivatives marketplace trusted by institutional and professional traders. Each contract represents 0.1 Bitcoin (BTC), which is one-tenth the size of the standard CME Bitcoin futures contract.

The smaller contract size provides more precise position sizing, flexible risk management, and efficient capital allocation. Micro Bitcoin futures are cash-settled and centrally cleared, allowing traders to gain regulated Bitcoin exposure through a traditional futures brokerage account without holding the underlying cryptocurrency.

What are the contract specifications for Micro BTC Futures?

Micro Bitcoin Futures (MBT) trade on CME Group, a globally regulated derivatives marketplace widely recognized for transparency and centralized clearing. Each MBT contract represents 0.1 Bitcoin (BTC), making it one-tenth the size of the standard CME Bitcoin futures contract.

Micro Bitcoin Futures (MBT) Contract Specifications

Product:

Micro BTC Futures

Futures Contract Symbol:

MBT

Exchange:

CME

Contract Size:

1/10th of BTC

Trading Hours:

Friday 6:00 PM – Friday 5:00 PM ET with a weekly one hour break each Friday

Minimum Price Fluctuation:

$5.00 per bitcoin = $0.50 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:

Margin Requirements for Micro Bitcoin Futures - MBT

Nano Ethereum Margins

Day Trading Margins

Overnight Margins

Initial Day Margin
$50
$2,387

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 Micro Bitcoin Futures

Micro Bitcoin Futures (MBT) are cash-settled futures contracts that track the price of Bitcoin and trade on CME Group. Each contract represents 0.1 Bitcoin (BTC), allowing traders to gain regulated Bitcoin exposure through a traditional futures brokerage account without holding the underlying cryptocurrency.

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