Bitcoin Futures?

[brucelevy]

CME is coming out with bitcoin futures mid Dec 2017. Will NT7 be able to load the symbol?

[NinjaTrader_ChristopherD]

Hello brucelevy,

Thank you for your post.

When the CME Group releases information about the symbol for bitcoin futures, it will be possible to map this symbol within NinjaTrader from a supported data provider.

Let me know if I may be of further assistance.

[njs1987]

So will we be able to trade the Bitcoin futures market using Ninjatrader when it opens in a few weeks?

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

We do not have information from the CME or from supported brokers on how/if these instruments will be supported for live trading.

Once the underlying information is provided by the brokerages/exchange this will have no known technical limitation within the NinjaTrader platform which stop it from working. The instrument can be created and then traded.

If you're looking for information specific to NinjaTrader Brokerage, please contact their support team directly at BrokerageSupport[AT]NinjaTrader[DOT]com.

[meowflying]

CBOE got all the contract specifications ready, including ticker, margins, starting to trade on 10 Dec :
http://cfe.cboe.com/cfe-products/xbt...specifications

Will we have it in Ninja Trader?

Hello brucelevy,

Thank you for your post.

When the CME Group releases information about the symbol for bitcoin futures, it will be possible to map this symbol within NinjaTrader from a supported data provider.

Let me know if I may be of further assistance.

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

The CME and CFE futures instruments have already been added to NinjaTrader 8. NinjaTrader 7 will include them in an upcoming new release.

If the exact symbol you're looking for is not in NinjaTrader by default, you can create it manually:

• From the NinjaTrader Control Center window select the menu Tools> Instrument Manager
• Press the 'New' button
• *Enter in instrument specific information and select the appropriate exchange (add Default exchange for equities in addition to the actual exchange)
• Fill in any relevant information under the 'Misc' tab such as symbol mapping for your target connectivity provider
• Press the 'OK' button

[meowflying]

Thank you, I'm using NT 7, when is the upcoming new release? And can I create XBT symbol manually in NT 7 now?

The CME and CFE futures instruments have already been added to NinjaTrader 8. NinjaTrader 7 will include them in an upcoming new release.

If the exact symbol you're looking for is not in NinjaTrader by default, you can create it manually:

• From the NinjaTrader Control Center window select the menu Tools> Instrument Manager
• Press the 'New' button
• *Enter in instrument specific information and select the appropriate exchange (add Default exchange for equities in addition to the actual exchange)
• Fill in any relevant information under the 'Misc' tab such as symbol mapping for your target connectivity provider
• Press the 'OK' button

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

'BTC' and 'XBT' will be included in a release which will tentatively be available this Wednesday (December 6th).

You can monitor the release notes here to determine when a new release is available:

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/release_notes.htm

You could create this instrument now, however, keep in mind that there is not currently any data as this instrument has not yet gone live on the exchange.

Here is a screenshot from the NinjaTrader 8 XBT instrument for your reference:

https://www.screencast.com/t/WYTGdvZUcRP

Here is a short video which shows all expiries. You can pause the video at each contract if needed:

https://www.screencast.com/t/lBzvfL8W

[sonia0101]

dont see it

'BTC' and 'XBT' will be included in a release which will tentatively be available this Wednesday (December 6th).

You can monitor the release notes here to determine when a new release is available:

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/release_notes.htm

You could create this instrument now, however, keep in mind that there is not currently any data as this instrument has not yet gone live on the exchange.

Here is a screenshot from the NinjaTrader 8 XBT instrument for your reference:

https://www.screencast.com/t/WYTGdvZUcRP

Here is a short video which shows all expiries. You can pause the video at each contract if needed:

https://www.screencast.com/t/lBzvfL8W

Hi Patrick just looking at link you provided and yes I see aNT7 V 37 release notes today 12-6-17 but no mention of aforementioned XBT or BTC. Did I miss something? or has it not been added yet to NT7 and will it be? I see in NT8.
Thanks

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

They are not mentioned in the release notes, but I can confirm that BTC and XBT are included in the new NinjaTrader 7 release.

You'll need to make sure to reset your instruments after upgrading to receive the instruments in your database.

To upgrade NinjaTrader, please follow the steps below:

• First get your license key from NinjaTrader under Help> License Key then exit NinjaTrader
• Click on the link: http://ninjatrader.com/PlatformDirect
• Enter your license key and press Submit
• Select 'NinjaTrader 7'
• Select 'Download'
• Critical: Before running the installer, ensure NinjaTrader is closed.

To reset your instruments, please follow the steps below:

• Disconnect from your data feed: NinjaTrader Control Center> File> Disconnect> Select your data feed
• Reset your Instruments: NinjaTrader Control Center> Tools> Options> Data tab> Reset Instruments>OK
• Restart NinjaTrader> Connect (NinjaTrader Control Center> File> Connect> Select your connection

[chrisca]

Does anyone know what the margin requirements and commissions will be?

Thanks.
Chris

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

You'll need to reach out to your potential broker for information about margin and commissions.

If you're looking for information about NinjaTrader Brokerage, their support team's contact information can be found here:

http://ninjatrader.com/ContactUs

[meowflying]

This is from CBOE email I received:

There is no multiplier for the contract so, each contract is dollar for dollar. As of right now, the OCC has the initial margin set for 44% with maintenance set at 40%.

Does anyone know what the margin requirements and commissions will be?

Thanks.
Chris

[outsource]

They are not mentioned in the release notes, but I can confirm that BTC and XBT are included in the new NinjaTrader 7 release.

You'll need to make sure to reset your instruments after upgrading to receive the instruments in your database.

To upgrade NinjaTrader, please follow the steps below:

• First get your license key from NinjaTrader under Help> License Key then exit NinjaTrader
• Click on the link: http://ninjatrader.com/PlatformDirect
• Enter your license key and press Submit
• Select 'NinjaTrader 7'
• Select 'Download'
• Critical: Before running the installer, ensure NinjaTrader is closed.

To reset your instruments, please follow the steps below:

• Disconnect from your data feed: NinjaTrader Control Center> File> Disconnect> Select your data feed
• Reset your Instruments: NinjaTrader Control Center> Tools> Options> Data tab> Reset Instruments>OK
• Restart NinjaTrader> Connect (NinjaTrader Control Center> File> Connect> Select your connection

No BTC or XBT in the list, after upgrading.

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

outsource, that would be unexpected after upgrading NinjaTrader 7 to the latest version and resetting your instruments.

If you've searched through the master instrument list in the Instrument Manager (on the right) and cannot find these instruments after the above steps, please write into PlatformSupport[AT]NinjaTrader[DOT]com so we can investigate your NinjaTrader install further. Make sure to put a brief description of the issue in the body of your message and link to this forum thread.