A financial agreement to purchase or sell an item, such as wheat, oil or Bitcoin, at a predetermined price on a given future date is known as a futures contract. These contracts are used for both ...

It is not always possible to forward contract cattle. The primary purpose of futures contracts is to provide an efficient method of managing price risk with a standardized contract. Understanding the ...

There has been a surge in Gold Futures contracts opting for delivery. In the order of 28% of registered gold will be required to fulfil orders. The amount of gold required to supply demand is a ...

Futures contracts have fixed expiration dates, meaning traders must transition to the next active contract periodically. This rollover process ensures that market participants are trading in the most ...

2-Year U.S. Treasury Note Continuous Contract $102.691-0.172-0.17% 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Continuous Contract $106.391-0.344-0.32% 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Continuous Contract $109.156-0.422 ...

Various BTC futures trading contracts exist with different expirations. Participants buy and sell Bitcoin futures contracts based on how they think Bitcoin’s price will perform in the future.

CME’s beta platform unexpectedly displayed futures contracts for Ripple and Solana. CME clarified the listing was unintentional and for internal testing purposes. If approved by the CFTC ...

A futures contract is a right and obligation to buy or sell a contract at a future date at a price that is determined and agreed upon today. Futures are normally traded on a recognized stock or ...

Coinbase Derivatives seeks CFTC approval to introduce Solana and Hedera futures, aiming for a February 2025 launch. Solana futures include two contract types: Standard (100 SOL per contract) and Nano ...