Trade micro futures with ease and lower capital requirements at a fraction of the cost.
Trade the futures markets with less capital and enjoy the same capital efficiency, flexibility and diversification potential as standard futures.
Nearly 24-hour trading means you can act fast to adjust as soon as markets move on global news.
At 1/10th to 1/5th the size of the standard contracts, Micro futures carry much smaller margin requirements, meaning more leverage with less capital.
Micro futures let you fine-tune your exposure and go short as easily as you can go long.
Day trade markets that you may have thought were out of reach: crude oil, bitcoin, gold, a major equity index, a major currency.
Accessing the futures markets is now easier than ever.
Trade a slice of the four most liquid Equity Index futures, 1/10th the size of the E-mini contracts:
Tap into the most liquid Metals futures markets using contracts 1/5th or 1/10th the size of standard contracts:
Discover the liquidity, security, and diversity of government bond markets with Micro US Treasury Yield futures, in a smaller-sized contract with smaller margin requirements.
At 1/10 the size of the benchmark WTI futures contract, Micro WTI Crude Oil futures offers the same robust transparency and price discovery with smaller margin requirements.
Discover bitcoin exposure sized for more choice and precision, at 1/50 the size of the larger five-bitcoin futures contract:
Gain access to a $6T a day FX market via the largest regulated FX marketplace, with contracts 1/10th or 1/5th the size of the standard pairings:
CME Group's Micro Ag futures lets you tap into the same benefits of the larger, liquid futures for a fraction of the initial up-front margin.
FAQ
Micro futures are 1/10th the size of standard E-mini contracts, requiring less capital while providing the same market exposure. Perfect for new traders or those with smaller accounts.
Day trading margins start at just $50 for Micro E-mini S&P 500, Micro E-mini Dow, Micro E-mini Russell 2000 and $100 for Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100, among the lowest in the industry, allowing you to trade with less capital. View Day Trading Margins
All our platforms including Optimus Flow, TradingView, and Optimus Mobile fully support micro futures with the same advanced tools available for standard contracts.
Yes — micro futures could be potentially ideal for beginners. They offer the same exposure as standard contracts at 1/10th the size, requiring significantly less capital. This makes them reliable for learning futures trading, testing strategies, and managing risk with smaller position sizes.
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