On BrightFunded Futures you trade CME futures in indices, currencies, energy, metals and agriculture. The maximum number of contracts you can hold depends on your account size, and 1 mini equals 10 micros. There is no leverage ratio on futures: your limit is the maximum number of contracts.
Maximum contracts by account size
The limit is the same on BrightPlus and BrightCore, and the same for every asset class. It is combined: minis and micros count together, in mini equivalents.
Account size | Max minis | Or max micros |
$25K | 2 | 20 |
$50K | 4 | 40 |
$100K | 8 | 80 |
$150K | 12 | 120 |
How minis and micros relate
1 mini equals 10 micros, and the limit is combined. A micro counts as one tenth of a mini, so you can mix minis and micros as long as the total, in mini equivalents, stays inside your limit.
Example, $50K account: your limit is 4 minis or 40 micros. A mix counts together: 2 minis plus 20 micros is 4 minis in total, so it is allowed. 3 minis plus 20 micros is 5 minis in total, so it goes over the limit.
Example, $25K account: your limit is 2 minis. 1 mini plus 10 micros uses the full limit, and 1 mini plus 11 micros goes over it.
Instruments you can trade
Equity indices
Mini | Micro |
ES (S&P 500) | MES |
NQ (Nasdaq-100) | MNQ |
RTY (Russell 2000) | M2K |
YM (Dow) | MYM |
NKD (Nikkei) | - |
Currencies
6A (Australian dollar), 6B (British pound), 6C (Canadian dollar), 6E (euro), 6J (Japanese yen), 6N (New Zealand dollar), 6S (Swiss franc). Micros: M6A, M6B, M6E.
Energy
CL (crude oil), MCL (micro crude oil), QM (E-mini crude oil), NG (natural gas), QG (E-mini natural gas).
Metals
GC (gold), MGC (micro gold), SI (silver), HG (copper), PL (platinum).
Agriculture
ZC (corn), ZS (soybeans), ZM (soybean meal), ZL (soybean oil), ZW (wheat), HE (lean hogs), LE (live cattle).
Instruments that are not allowed
⚠️ Not available:
Treasuries: ZB, ZN, ZF, ZT, TN, UB
Options on futures
All crypto futures: BTC, MBT, ETH, MET, SOL, XRP and their micros
VIX
Softs: KC, CC, CT, SB
PA, HO, RB and SIL
Spot forex, CFDs and stocks
Rule Summary
Market: CME futures only
Contract limit: by account size, combined, with 1 mini = 10 micros
Same limit for every asset class and on both plans
Hedging, including mini against micro: not allowed
Commissions: all-in, per side, per contract, the same on both plans. Rules use net profit after commissions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I trade crypto?
No. Crypto futures and spot crypto are not available.
Can I trade stocks or CFDs?
No. BrightFunded Futures is for CME futures only.
Is the contract limit different for each asset class?
No. The limit by account size is the same for indices, currencies, energy, metals and agriculture.
Can I mix minis and micros?
Yes. The limit is combined, and 1 mini equals 10 micros. For example, on a $50K account 2 minis plus 20 micros is allowed because it equals 4 minis in total.
Is hedging allowed between related instruments?
No. Opposite positions on the same instrument or in the same group count as hedging, including mini against micro. Read Hedging and correlated instruments.
Do commissions apply?
Yes, all-in, per side, per contract, the same on both plans. Rules use net profit after commissions. Read Commissions per contract.
Where to go next
Hedging and correlated instruments
Commissions per contract