Cryptocurrency Q&A How much money is one futures contract?

How much money is one futures contract?

CryptoTamer CryptoTamer Mon Dec 23 2024 | 7 answers 1466
I'm wondering about the value of a futures contract. Specifically, how much money does one futures contract represent? I'd like to understand this better to make informed decisions in my trading. How much money is one futures contract?

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Valentino Valentino Wed Dec 25 2024
Let's take gold futures as an illustration.

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IncheonBeautyBloom IncheonBeautyBloom Wed Dec 25 2024
Assume gold futures are currently trading at $1,900 per ounce.

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CryptoGladiator CryptoGladiator Wed Dec 25 2024
If a futures contract represents 100 troy ounces of gold, the calculation is simple.

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KatanaGlory KatanaGlory Wed Dec 25 2024
The valuation of a futures contract is straightforward.

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Dario Dario Wed Dec 25 2024
It involves multiplying the contract size by the prevailing market price.

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