For currency traders, CME FX futures offer a collection of diverse products and opportunities. Based on popular forex pairs such as the EUR/USD and USD/JPY, FX futures give active traders the ability to gain currency market exposure via standardized derivatives contracts. One of the most popular CME FX listings is Canadian dollar futures (6C). Based… Read more.
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The Nuances of WTI Crude Oil Contract Specifications
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is a global leader in the trade of derivative products. One of the CME’s most popular offerings is West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil. Listed as a standardized futures and options contract, WTI is the world’s benchmark for the trade of light sweet crude. For aspiring energy traders, understanding WTI… Read more.
Understanding CME Bitcoin and Micro Bitcoin Futures Contract Specifications
In addition to the crypto-cash markets, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) offers two distinct Bitcoin futures products: full-sized Bitcoin and Micro Bitcoin futures. Each features a collection of unique advantages designed to cater to both institutional and retail crypto traders. Read on to learn more about how standardized CME Bitcoin and Micro Bitcoin futures can… Read more.
Are Micro Bitcoin Futures for You?
The past two years have been big for cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin (BTC). Amid the epic COVID-19 era run-up in crypto values, Bitcoin futures listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) experienced an uptick in public interest. To broaden its Bitcoin offerings, CME Group launched Micro BTC futures in May 2021. CME Micro Bitcoin Futures: Form… Read more.