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British Pound
Category
Currency
Exchange
CME Globex
Contract Size
£62,500 (GBP/USD)
Symbol
6B
About British Pound
CME British Pound futures (6B) provide exposure to GBP/USD, historically known as 'Cable'. GBP futures are actively traded around Bank of England decisions, UK inflation data, and Brexit-related developments. The pound can experience significant volatility during UK economic releases.
British Pound Price Chart
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Contract Specifications
- Contract Size
- £62,500 (GBP/USD)
- Tick Size / Value
- 0.0001 = $6.25 per tick
- Exchange
- CME Globex
Trading Hours
Sun 18:00 – Fri 17:00 ET with daily halt 17:00–18:00 ET.
Margin Notes
Day trading margins ~$500–$1,000. Exchange maintenance margin ~$2,500–$3,000.
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