What are CME BTC futures?

CME BTC futures are regulated, cash-settled contracts that provide institutional investors with exposure to Bitcoin price movements without directly holding the cryptocurrency.

How to track CME BTC futures open interest?

Monitor CME BTC futures open interest through our real-time analytics dashboard, which displays institutional positioning, contract volumes, and market sentiment indicators.

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Q: What are CME BTC futures trading hours?

CME BTC futures trade Sunday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET with a one-hour break each day, providing nearly 24-hour market access.

Real-time CME Bitcoin futures analytics featuring live open interest, volume tracking, contract specifications, and professional BTC derivatives trading insights for institutional traders.

CME Bitcoin Futures

Real-time BTC futures open interest, volume, and institutional positioning

CME Bitcoin Futures Real-Time Analytics

Live CME Bitcoin futures prices and premium tracking
BTC futures open interest analysis and trends
Bitcoin futures volume and liquidity metrics
Institutional BTC positioning indicators
Bitcoin futures expiry calendar and settlement dates
BTC contango and backwardation analysis
Bitcoin futures roll yield calculations
CME micro Bitcoin futures tracking
BTC futures spread trading opportunities
Bitcoin commitment of traders (COT) data
Real-time basis trade monitoring
Bitcoin futures market depth analysis

Understanding CME Bitcoin Futures

CME Bitcoin futures (ticker: BTC) are cash-settled contracts based on the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR). Each contract represents 5 bitcoin, making them suitable for institutional investors seeking regulated exposure to Bitcoin price movements.

Bitcoin Futures Contract Specifications

CME Bitcoin futures trade Sunday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET with a one-hour break each day. The contracts expire on the last Friday of each month and settle in cash based on the BRR price at 4:00 p.m. London time.

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Analysis

Track institutional positioning through CME Bitcoin futures open interest data. Rising open interest combined with price increases suggests new long positions, while declining open interest may indicate position liquidation or profit-taking.

Bitcoin Futures Volume Patterns

Monitor daily trading volumes in CME Bitcoin futures to gauge institutional activity and market liquidity. Volume spikes often coincide with major market moves or significant news events affecting Bitcoin prices.

Bitcoin Futures Premium and Basis Trading

The premium (or discount) of CME Bitcoin futures relative to spot prices creates arbitrage opportunities. Positive basis (contango) allows cash-and-carry trades, while negative basis (backwardation) may signal market stress or strong near-term demand.

Micro Bitcoin Futures

CME also offers Micro Bitcoin futures (MBT), which are 1/10 the size of standard Bitcoin futures. These smaller contracts provide more granular exposure and risk management capabilities for traders and investors.