
Coinbase Nano Ethereum Futures (ET) are CFTC-regulated, cash-settled Ethereum futures contracts sized at 1/10th of ETH. Because these are traditional monthly contracts, they avoid the funding rate swings commonly seen in perpetual products, which can make longer-term positioning more predictable. Traders who want ongoing exposure simply roll positions from the expiring contract into the next active month. With a $0.05 tick value, the nano contract allows for precise position sizing and tighter risk control.
Nano Ether (ET) futures are CFTC-regulated, cash-settled contracts representing 0.10 Ether, offering a low-cost entry point for Ethereum price speculation.
Nano ETH Futures
Coinbase
1/10th of ETH
Friday 6:00 PM – Friday 5:00 PM ET with a weekly one hour break each Friday
$0.50 per Ether = $0.05
Monthly contracts listed for the three nearest months
USD – Settled Index Future
Day Trading Margins
Overnight Margins
The primary ticker symbol for these contracts is ET. This symbol represents the Coinbase Derivatives Nano Ethereum contract, which is a cash-settled instrument designed for retail capital efficiency.
Standard Ether futures contracts expire on a set date, requiring traders to roll positions forward if they want continued exposure. Nano Ethereum 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 Ethereum 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 Ethereum futures are cash-settled. Profits and losses are settled in U.S. dollars rather than physical ETH, eliminating the need to hold or transfer the underlying asset.
Nano Ethereum futures are designed for traders seeking Ethereum 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 Ethereum 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 Ether futures (ET) 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.
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