How Crypto Futures Exchanges Differ in Settlement and Contract Codes
Summary
This reference table compares futures contracts across several cryptocurrency exchanges. It organizes instruments by settlement asset, quoted currency, contract code, and availability of perpetual or dated contracts. Entries distinguish, for example, contracts settled in BTC from those settled in USDT or USD, and show how similar symbols can refer to different settlement arrangements on different venues.
The information can help traders and researchers interpret exchange listings or normalize contract identifiers when comparing products across venues. It also notes exceptions, such as exchanges with limited underlying assets or unusual settlement rules. The table is a static snapshot with linked exchange documentation rather than a guide to contract valuation or trading. Exchange offerings, codes, and terms may change, so the listed details should be treated as a point-in-time reference.
Key ideas
- Settlement assets include BTC, USDT, and USD, depending on the exchange and contract.
- Contract symbols such as swap, week, and quarter codes vary across venues.
- Some exchanges offer perpetual contracts while others also list dated futures.
- A shared quote currency does not necessarily indicate a shared settlement asset.
- The table is a static reference and contract specifications can change.
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