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Micro Ether Futures
Category
Cryptocurrency
Exchange
CME Globex
Contract Size
0.1 ether (1/500th of ETH)
Symbol
MET
About Micro Ether Futures
Micro Ether futures make regulated Ethereum futures accessible at just 0.1 ETH per contract. Practical for retail traders wanting CME-regulated crypto exposure with manageable contract sizes.
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Contract Specifications
- Contract Size
- 0.1 ether (1/500th of ETH)
- Tick Size / Value
- $0.05 per ether = $0.50 per tick (minimum $0.50)
- Exchange
- CME Globex
Trading Hours
Same as ETH: Sun 18:00 – Fri 17:00 ET with daily halt 17:00–18:00 ET.
Margin Notes
Day trading margins much lower than full ETH contract. Exchange maintenance margin ~40% of notional.
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