Which brokers allow bitcoin futures?

Discussion in 'Crypto Assets' started by Zr1Trader, Dec 10, 2017.

  1. Is your broker allowing bitcoin futures trading ?
    Who?
    When?
    Long/Short?

    Let's get a list going.

    IB-Allowing longs only

    TDAmeritrade-" we will not be offering trading on day one as we will first need to monitor the markets to ensure that there is adequate liquidity."

    Tradovate- allowing GDAX data. Don't think they are set for actual trading yet.

    AMP-"AMP Customers will have access to trade the CME bitcoin contract." So no CBOE I take it, for now.
     
    Last edited: Dec 10, 2017
  2. m22au

    m22au

    This thread: (https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/td-ameritrade-will-offer-btc-futures.315669/) started off as a discussion about TD Ameritrade providing Bitcoin futures trading, but more generally:

    Interactive Brokers: long positions only
    https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=25379
    https://ibkr.info/article/3049

    "Due to the extreme volatility of cryptocurrencies, clients will be unable to assume a short position including as part of a spread. The only time a short order will be allowed will be in the case of a roll trade that results in a long position. In addition, market orders will not be accepted."

    TD Ameritrade will probably be offering Bitcoin futures on Tuesday or Wednesday, if they are happy with the functionality of the market.
    This Bloomberg article also mentions the possibility of AMTD offering this product:
    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...-up-to-offer-bitcoin-futures-others-are-quiet

    Ally Invest, a unit of Ally Financial, will be offering Bitcoin futures, according to the same Bloomberg article:
    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...-up-to-offer-bitcoin-futures-others-are-quiet

    Interview with Rich Hagen of Ally Financial
    https://www.investopedia.com/news/ally-invest-bitcoin-futures-are-best-bitcoin-curious/

    https://finance.yahoo.com/quotes/ally/view/v1
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ally_Financial

    Ally Financial acquisition of Trade King completed on 1 June 2016
    "Ally Financial Completes Acquisition of TradeKing Group"
    https://media.ally.com/2016-06-01-Ally-Financial-Completes-Acquisition-of-TradeKing-Group

    TradeStation
    "TradeStation Announces Plans to Support CME Group, Inc. and Cboe Global Markets, Inc. Bitcoin Futures Trading Immediately Upon Launch"
    https://globenewswire.com/news-rele...-Futures-Trading-Immediately-Upon-Launch.html

    https://www.elitetrader.com/et/thre...gainst-btc-futures.315127/page-5#post-4548058

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    Some other threads about brokers offering Bitcoin futures:

    "TD Ameritrade will offer BTC Futures"
    https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/td-ameritrade-will-offer-btc-futures.315669/

    "Why cant IB allow shorting of BTC futures with a margin requirement of 500-1000%?"
    https://www.elitetrader.com/et/thre...with-a-margin-requirement-of-500-1000.315847/

    "Bitcoin futures"
    https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/bitcoin-futures.315767/

    .
     
    Last edited: Dec 10, 2017
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  3. Too early in the game.

    If you're "high a high risk player, willing to plunge into anything"... then go for it.

    Otherwise, sit back and let some of the initial kinks get worked out.
     
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  4. MrMuppet

    MrMuppet

    the sheep are coming !!
     
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  5. truetype

    truetype

    As mentioned in other threads, Advantage, RJO, and @rmorse's Wedbush are all offering the product to retail clients.
     
  6. just21

    just21

  7. Anyone heard from e-trade? Just sent question to cust.service.
     
  8. Farmas

    Farmas

    The next two years bitcoin will definitely grow
     
  9. maxinger

    maxinger

    unfortunately none of my brokers offer bitcoin shorting capability.

    Time to setup a new account before the bubble burst.
     
  10. CaseyB

    CaseyB Sponsor

    looks like Gain Capital is accepting buying and shorting
     
    #10     Dec 11, 2017