Ether Futures (ETH) — Contract Specifications
CME · Cryptocurrency
Contract specifications
| Exchange symbol | ETH |
|---|---|
| Exchange | CME |
| Contract size | 50 ether |
| Minimum tick | $0.50 per ether |
| Value per tick | $25.00 |
| Contract months | Monthly, plus quarterly Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec |
| Settlement | Cash settled to the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate |
| Trading hours | 24/7 on CME Globex (since 29 May 2026) |
What one tick is worth
The minimum price increment is $0.50 per ether. Because the contract covers 50 ether, each tick is worth $25.00 per contract.
This contract is cash settled, so there is no delivery obligation and no first notice day. Positions settle in cash against the reference price.
Other contracts on this market
| Contract | Size | Per tick |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Ether MET · CME | 0.1 ether | $0.05 |
| Bitcoin BTC · CME | 5 bitcoin | $25.00 |