Nano Bitcoin Futures (BIT) | Contract Overview

Standard Bitcoin futures contracts expire on a set date, requiring traders to roll positions forward if they want continued exposure. Nano Bitcoin perpetual futures do not expire, using daily settlement adjustments instead. They also feature smaller contract sizes, which can reduce capital requirements and position risk.

Rolling a futures contract means closing or offsetting a position in an expiring contract and opening a new position in the next available contract month. This allows traders to maintain market exposure without holding a contract through settlement.

No, Friday 6:00 PM – Friday 5:00 PM ET with a weekly one hour break each Friday

Yes. Nano Bitcoin futures are CFTC-regulated futures contracts traded on a regulated U.S. derivatives exchange. Clearing is handled through an approved clearing organization, helping ensure transparency, risk management, and regulatory oversight.

Coinbase Nano Bitcoin futures are cash-settled. Profits and losses are settled in U.S. dollars rather than physical Bitcoin, eliminating the need to hold or transfer the underlying asset.

Nano Bitcoin futures are designed for traders seeking Bitcoin price exposure with smaller contract sizes. They may appeal to active traders, hedgers, and market participants who want flexibility without fixed expiration dates, while still operating within a regulated futures environment.

Traders access Nano Bitcoin futures through a futures brokerage that provides connectivity to regulated derivatives exchanges. Margin, fees, and platform access vary on FCM, traders should review all product specifications and disclosures before trading.

Trading Nano Bitcoin futures involves market risk, leverage risk, and the possibility of losing more than the initial margin posted. Price volatility can lead to rapid gains or losses. Futures trading is not suitable for all investors and should be approached with proper risk management.