Futures Contracts Available at ETF (CME Products 2026)

Elite Trader Funding is a CME-only futures prop firm. Every contract available on the platform is a CME Group product; no forex spot, crypto, or equity options exist anywhere in the offering. As of May 2026, the contract list covers five categories: equity index futures (minis and micros), energy, metals, currency futures, and agricultural grain contracts. Understanding which contracts are available, how their tick values translate to dollar risk, and how position limits apply per contract type is essential for building a strategy that works within ETF's rule structure.

PTV research into ETF's help-center documentation, the CME Group product specifications, and the position-limit framework documents the information below. Paul has not personally traded Elite Trader Funding; all framing here reflects documented rules and CME specifications rather than live trading experience.

The reason contract selection matters at ETF more than at most prop firms is the tight drawdown structure. The Static drawdown plans carry maximum losses as low as $625 on the $100K Static account. That is an extremely tight floor where a single large-tick contract trade can consume a significant portion of the available buffer. Choosing the right contract is not just style preference; it is a risk management decision that interacts directly with the plan's drawdown type.

What does "CME products only" mean at Elite Trader Funding?

Elite Trader Funding supports only CME Group futures. This is the foundational constraint that shapes the entire contract list. CME Group operates four main exchanges: the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), and the Commodity Exchange (COMEX). All contracts across these four venues are collectively referred to as "CME products" because they clear through CME Clearing.

Forex spot is not available at ETF. The firm supports currency futures (6E, 6B, 6J) but not the interbank spot market. Crypto is not offered. Options on futures are not part of the ETF product set. Equity stocks and ETFs are not offered. ETF's mandate is strictly CME-cleared futures: instruments with standardized contract sizes, exchange-set tick values, and centralized clearing.

This matters for traders coming from forex or crypto prop firms: the margin structure, tick value calculation, and daily P&L exposure at ETF all work through the CME contract specifications, not a broker-set pip value or a crypto exchange's lot system. Each section below covers the specific contract specs for the instruments available.

CME equity index contracts at ETF (ES, NQ, YM, RTY + micros)

The equity index suite is the most actively traded category at Elite Trader Funding. As of May 2026, ETF supports both the standard "mini" contracts and their micro equivalents:

The ES and NQ are the most commonly used contracts among ETF traders because of their liquidity, tight bid/ask spreads, and predictable intraday behavior. The MES and MNQ mirror the full-size contracts at exactly one-tenth the dollar exposure per tick, making them the primary vehicles for small-account and evaluation-phase management.

The YM (Dow Jones mini) and its micro MYM are less commonly used but fully available. The RTY (Russell 2000 mini) and M2K serve traders who want small-cap exposure. RTY shows distinct correlation characteristics versus the S&P and Nasdaq, making it useful for diversification within the ETF evaluation structure.

For a full analysis of the platforms that support these contracts and the order routing mechanics behind CME equity index execution at ETF, see the platforms pillar.

Energy contracts (CL crude, NG natural gas, RB gasoline)

Energy contracts are available at Elite Trader Funding across the major NYMEX products:

CL is one of the most volatile contracts on the CME product list. During high-impact supply events or geopolitical headlines, CL can move 100+ ticks in minutes, which translates to $1,000+ per contract. For ETF traders on Static drawdown plans with tight maximum losses, a single unmanaged CL position during a volatile event can consume the entire drawdown buffer. The micro MCL addresses this by reducing the per-tick dollar value to $1.00, which is one-tenth of CL.

NG (natural gas) is similarly volatile on a per-dollar basis. The $10 tick value is identical to CL, but NG's volatility profile spikes on storage reports, extreme weather events, and LNG export news. Traders running NG positions in ETF evaluations typically size down via MNG to manage the drawdown risk relative to their position limit.

RB and HO are available but less commonly used in ETF evaluations. Both are downstream crude oil products with high correlation to CL, meaning they tend to move in the same direction but with their own supply-specific volatility. For the rules governing position sizing across energy contracts at ETF, see the position limits article.

Metals contracts (GC gold, SI silver, HG copper + micros)

Metals at Elite Trader Funding are covered by COMEX products:

Gold (GC) is the most traded metals contract at ETF evaluations. The $10 tick value is lower than CL on a per-adverse-move basis during typical sessions, but gold's response to inflation data, Fed statements, and risk-off events can produce sustained moves that compound quickly. The micro MGC at $1.00 per tick is the standard vehicle for tight-drawdown evaluation phases where the trader wants gold exposure without the full-size contract's dollar risk.

Silver (SI) has a tick value of $25.00 per $0.005 move, substantially higher per unit volatility than gold on a dollar-per-tick basis. Full-size SI positions are rarely appropriate on small-drawdown ETF accounts. SIL (micro silver) at $5.00 per tick is the practical path for silver exposure in ETF evaluations.

Copper (HG) at $12.50 per tick is available for traders with a macro industrial thesis. HG tends to trade on Chinese economic data and global manufacturing sentiment, providing diversification away from the equity-index-dominated ETF evaluation landscape.

Currency futures (6E euro, 6J yen, 6B pound)

Elite Trader Funding supports the major IMM currency futures at CME:

Currency futures at ETF are the closest available instrument to forex trading for traders coming from a spot-FX background, but the mechanics differ. These are standardized CME contracts with fixed contract sizes, exchange-set tick values, and centralized clearing. The EUR/USD spot equivalent is the 6E contract; the GBP/USD equivalent is 6B; the USD/JPY equivalent is 6J.

The $12.50 tick value on 6E and 6J is the same as the ES on a per-tick basis, though currency futures typically move in smaller increments per session than equity index futures. 6B at $6.25 per tick is lower-impact but GBP pairs are known for sharp moves around Bank of England decisions and UK economic data.

News trading in currency futures at ETF is fully permitted. ETF's documented policy as of May 2026 states: "ETF does not impose any restrictions or limitations on traders during major economic news events." This applies to trading through FOMC decisions (which move 6E and 6J sharply), CPI releases, and NFP days. Traders retain full execution risk during those events. ETF disclaims liability for platform malfunctions during volatile periods.

Agricultural contracts (ZC corn, ZS soybeans, ZW wheat)

Elite Trader Funding's agricultural offering covers the major CBOT grain contracts:

Agricultural contracts are the least commonly traded category in ETF evaluations. The $12.50 tick value across all three contracts is manageable, but grains tend to exhibit lower daily volatility than equity index micros or metals during non-USDA-report sessions. The major volatility events for agricultural contracts are USDA crop reports, planted acreage estimates, and supply-demand balance sheet releases.

Traders choosing agricultural contracts at ETF typically do so because of a commodity thesis or because they want to test strategies on contracts that are less correlated with equity index behavior. The overnight hold restriction on standard ETF plans (1-Step, EOD, Static) applies to agricultural contracts the same as to equities: positions must close before the market maintenance window unless the trader is on Diamond Hands or DTF, both of which permit overnight holds.

For the rules governing overnight position holding on each plan type, see the overnight trading article and the account types overview.

Micros vs full-size contracts at ETF

The relationship between micro and full-size contracts at Elite Trader Funding is one of the most tactically important distinctions in the platform's rules framework. As of May 2026, the standard ratio across all non-DTF plans is:

10 micros = 1 mini-equivalent position

This 1:10 ratio means that if an account allows 3 mini-equivalent positions, the trader can hold up to 30 micros, or any combination that totals 3 position units when applying the 10:1 conversion. A trader holding 1 ES and 15 MES would be using 1 + 1.5 = 2.5 position units.

DTF plans operate differently. The DTF help documentation confirms a "1:1 mini-micro relationship" for DTF accounts, meaning 1 micro counts as 1 position, the same as 1 mini. This fundamentally changes the position math for DTF traders. A DTF account with a 3-position limit can hold 3 minis OR 3 micros, not 30 micros. DTF traders should not apply the standard 1:10 assumption to their position sizing.

The full position limit table by plan and account size is documented in the position limits article. The Fast Track $10K plan has a confirmed maximum of 1 mini OR 10 micros, the smallest cap in the ETF account range.

Position limits per contract type

Elite Trader Funding's position limits apply at the account level, not the contract-type level. The limit is expressed in mini-equivalent positions. As of May 2026, the confirmed position mechanics are:

• Fast Track $10K: maximum 1 mini OR 10 micros
• All standard plans: 1 mini = 1 position unit; 10 micros = 1 position unit
• DTF plans: 1 mini = 1 position; 1 micro = 1 position (1:1 ratio, not 1:10)
• Exact maximum position counts for $50K, $100K, $150K, $250K accounts are on the JS-rendered evaluations pricing page and are not openly published in static help documentation

The position limit applies across all open contracts simultaneously. A trader holding 1 ES and 1 GC is using 2 position units regardless of contract category. There is no separate per-category limit within the overall position cap.

For the full position limit rules with examples by account size, see the position limits and contract scaling article.

Trading hours by contract

CME Group operates Globex (electronic) trading sessions with different hours for different product groups. The key hours relevant to ETF traders as of 2026:

For ETF-specific context: the daily maintenance window on most Rithmic-routed platforms runs weekdays from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm CT. Traders running NinjaTrader 8 or QuanTower via Rithmic should clear positions before 4:00 pm CT to avoid the maintenance disconnection window regardless of which contract they are trading.

Non-overnight plans (1-Step, Static, EOD) require positions to close before the daily market maintenance window. The exact close time is plan-dependent; the ETF documentation refers to "1 minute before market close" as the guideline for 1-Step. Verify the exact flat-close requirement for your specific plan before running positions into the session close.

Agricultural contracts have a notably shorter and differently-structured session than financial futures. ZC, ZS, and ZW have a break from 7:45 am to 8:30 am CT that does not apply to equity index or energy contracts. Traders adding grain exposure to their ETF evaluation should account for this session gap in their strategy design.

Strategy: which contracts work best for ETF rules

The ETF rule structure is most compatible with small-tick contracts during the evaluation phase, particularly when the account is on a Static or tight trailing drawdown plan. As of May 2026, the practical hierarchy for evaluation-phase contract selection based on dollar risk per adverse tick:

Lowest risk per tick (evaluation-friendly):

• MES ($1.25/tick), MNQ ($0.50/tick), MYM ($0.50/tick), M2K ($0.50/tick)
• MGC ($1.00/tick), MCL ($1.00/tick), MNG ($1.00/tick)
• SIL ($5.00/tick)

Moderate risk per tick (manageable with position sizing):

• ZC, ZS, ZW ($12.50/tick)
• 6B ($6.25/tick)
• 6E, 6J ($12.50/tick)

Higher risk per tick (requires tight stops and discipline):

• ES ($12.50/tick), YM ($5.00/tick), RTY ($5.00/tick)
• GC ($10.00/tick), HG ($12.50/tick)
• CL ($10.00/tick), NG ($10.00/tick)
• NQ ($5.00/tick per tick, but NQ moves in large-range sessions)

The Static drawdown plan at ETF is the plan where this matters most. The $25K Static plan carries a $1,000 maximum drawdown. At the ES's $12.50 per tick, a 4-point adverse ES move (16 ticks) costs $200, which is 20% of the entire Static $25K drawdown buffer in one trade. The same 4-point adverse move on MES costs $20. This is not a reason to avoid ES on Static accounts, but it illustrates why pre-sizing to micros before scaling into minis is a common evaluation approach.

The tightest Static drawdowns (the $100K Static at $625 max drawdown and the $150K Static at $1,250 max drawdown) are essentially designed for micro-contract trading. A trader who enters a full-size ES position on either of those accounts has very little error tolerance before the drawdown floor is hit.

For the full Static drawdown mechanics including how the fixed floor interacts with position sizing choices, see the Static drawdown article and the account types overview.

Restricted contract types at ETF

As of May 2026, Elite Trader Funding does not publish a specific contract-by-contract ban list within the CME futures universe. The firm's restriction operates at the asset-class level:

• Forex spot: not available
• Cryptocurrency: not available
• Options on futures: not available
• Non-CME products (equities, ETFs, bonds, OTC instruments): not available

Within CME futures, PTV research found no help-center article or rule document that bans specific contracts by ticker symbol. The practical constraint is "CME Group futures only" rather than "a narrow whitelist of approved tickers." Traders interested in niche CME products (livestock, lumber, or any less-common commodity contract) should contact ETF support to confirm availability before using evaluation budget on a contract that might not be supported.

The September 2025 rule update removed the HFT restriction, the Martingale restriction, and the VPN/VPS restriction at ETF. None of those changes addressed the CME-only product scope. That scope remains unchanged as of May 2026.

The bottom line

Elite Trader Funding's CME-only contract universe is broad enough to support most futures trading styles: equity index scalpers, momentum energy traders, metals macro traders, and FX-futures traders all have viable instruments available. The contract list is a genuine strength of ETF versus firms that offer only equity index futures. The depth in micros (MES, MNQ, MGC, MCL, MNG, MYM, M2K, SIL) is particularly well-suited to the ETF rule structure because tight drawdown plans (especially Static) are much more forgiving when the per-tick dollar exposure is one-tenth that of the full-size mini.

The critical decision for traders building an ETF evaluation strategy is matching contract selection to drawdown type. The 1-Step live trailing drawdown and the EOD drawdown are more forgiving of full-size contract trading because the drawdown floors are wider relative to account size. The Static plan at the $100K and $150K sizes, with their $625 and $1,250 respective maximum losses, practically requires micro-contract positioning to maintain any meaningful margin for error.

ETF is not the right fit for traders who need forex spot, crypto, or equity options. If you trade those asset classes, Tradeify Crypto or a multi-asset prop firm will be a better match. For futures traders who want CME market depth across equity index, energy, metals, currencies, and agriculturals in one funded account, ETF's contract list covers it. Pair this article with the Elite Trader Funding rules overview for the drawdown mechanics that shape position sizing decisions, the position limits article for the exact per-account contract caps, and the ETF platforms article for the execution layer that delivers these contracts. The full firm context lives in the Elite Trader Funding review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What futures contracts are available at Elite Trader Funding?

Elite Trader Funding offers CME Group futures across five categories: equity index minis and micros (ES, NQ, YM, RTY, MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K), energy (CL, MCL, NG, MNG, RB, HO), metals (GC, MGC, SI, SIL, HG), currency futures (6E, 6J, 6B), and agriculturals (ZC, ZS, ZW). Elite Trader Funding is a futures-only firm. No forex spot, crypto, or options on futures are available.

Can I trade ES and NQ at Elite Trader Funding?

Yes. Elite Trader Funding supports both the full-size ES (E-mini S&P 500) and NQ (E-mini Nasdaq-100) contracts and their micro equivalents MES and MNQ. The ES has a tick value of $12.50 per 0.25-point move; the MES tick is $1.25. The NQ tick is $5.00 per 0.25-point move; the MNQ tick is $0.50.

How do micro and mini contracts count against position limits at ETF?

On standard Elite Trader Funding plans (1-Step, EOD, Static, Diamond Hands), 10 micros count as one mini-equivalent position. If the account allows 3 mini-equivalent positions, a trader can hold up to 30 micros or any blend totaling 3 position units. DTF plans are different: they use a 1:1 mini-to-micro ratio, not 1:10. One micro equals one position on a DTF account.

What energy futures does Elite Trader Funding offer?

Elite Trader Funding offers WTI crude oil (CL and the micro MCL), Henry Hub natural gas (NG and the micro MNG), RBOB gasoline (RB), and NY Harbor heating oil (HO). The CL tick value is $10.00 per $0.01 move per contract. The micro MCL tick is $1.00. These are CME/NYMEX products that trade on the same Globex session as equity index futures.

What metals futures can I trade at Elite Trader Funding?

Elite Trader Funding supports gold (GC at $10.00 per $0.10 tick and the micro MGC at $1.00 per $0.10 tick), silver (SI at $25.00 per $0.005 tick and micro SIL at $5.00 per $0.005 tick), and copper (HG at $12.50 per $0.0005 tick). Gold and MGC are the most commonly traded metals contracts at Elite Trader Funding given their liquidity and the tight-drawdown compatibility of the micro.

Are currency futures available at Elite Trader Funding?

Yes. Elite Trader Funding offers the major IMM currency futures: 6E (Euro, $12.50 per 0.0001 tick), 6J (Japanese Yen, $12.50 per 0.000001 tick), and 6B (British Pound, $6.25 per 0.0001 tick). These are full-size CME FX futures, not forex spot pairs. Elite Trader Funding does not offer forex spot trading under any plan.

Does Elite Trader Funding offer agricultural futures?

Elite Trader Funding lists corn (ZC), soybeans (ZS), and wheat (ZW) as available CBOT contracts. All three tick at $12.50 per 0.25-cent move. Agricultural contracts are less commonly used in ETF evaluations than equity index or energy contracts, but they are accessible. The grain session differs from financial futures: ZC, ZS, and ZW have a mid-morning break from 7:45 am to 8:30 am CT.

Which contracts work best with ETF's Static drawdown plan?

Micro contracts like MES, MNQ, and MGC work best with Elite Trader Funding's Static drawdown plans because their small tick values reduce dollar risk per adverse tick. The Static $25K plan carries only a $1,000 maximum drawdown and the $100K Static only $625. A single full-size ES position with a 4-point stop consumes $200, which is 20% of the Static $25K buffer. The same stop on MES costs $20. Sizing through micros first and scaling into minis after building a buffer is the standard evaluation approach on Static accounts.

What are the trading hours for ES and NQ at Elite Trader Funding?

The ES and NQ at Elite Trader Funding follow CME Globex hours: Sunday through Friday, 5:00 pm to 4:00 pm CT (23 hours per day), with a 60-minute maintenance window from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm CT. The regular trading session runs 8:30 am to 3:15 pm CT. Non-overnight plans at Elite Trader Funding require positions to close before the daily close window. Verify the exact flat-close time in your specific plan's documentation.

Does Elite Trader Funding restrict any specific CME contracts?

Elite Trader Funding does not publish a specific banned-ticker list within CME futures as of May 2026. The firm restricts at the asset-class level: no forex spot, no crypto, no options on futures. Within CME futures, PTV research found no help-center article banning specific contracts by symbol. Traders interested in niche or less-liquid CME products should confirm with ETF support before using evaluation budget on that instrument.