Bitcoin Futures (BTC) | Contract Overview

Each Bitcoin Futures (BTC) contract equals 5 BTC. If Bitcoin is trading at $60,000, one BTC contract has a notional value of $300,000. This smaller sizing allows traders to scale positions more precisely compared to the standard 5 BTC Bitcoin futures contract.

The minimum tick size for BTC futures is $5 per Bitcoin, which equals $25.00 per contract (since the contract represents 5 BTC). A $100 move in Bitcoin equals $500 per BTC contract. This structure makes profit and loss calculations straightforward.

Bitcoin Futures offer regulated, centrally cleared exposure within a brokerage account. Traders do not need crypto wallets or private keys. However, futures use leverage and include margin risk, while spot Bitcoin ownership involves custody and exchange risk.

Yes. Bitcoin Futures allow traders to take short positions without borrowing Bitcoin. This makes BTC an efficient tool for hedging crypto holdings or expressing bearish market views.

Yes. Traders holding Bitcoin can short BTC contracts to reduce downside exposure. Because BTC is cash-settled and centrally cleared, it provides an efficient hedging mechanism without transferring digital assets.