What Is Tick Size in Crypto Futures on Pluang?

Tick Size in Crypto Futures on Pluang is the smallest price increment a contract's price can move by, and it sets the minimum price step you can use when placing an order. For example, if the tick size is 0.01, the price can only change in multiples of 0.01 — it can't land on a value like 0.005, and any limit order priced at 0.005 wouldn't be accepted by the system. Tick size is one of several fixed contract specifications, alongside contract size and settlement currency, that Pluang sets independently for each of the 49 active Crypto Futures contracts, so the increment on one pair may look very different from another based on that asset's typical price range. A lower-priced asset often uses a smaller tick size to allow meaningful price granularity, while a higher-priced asset can use a larger tick size without losing precision that actually matters for trading.

• Tick size varies by contract — each Crypto Futures pair has its own tick size defined in its contract specifications, so check the specific pair before placing a limit order.
• Because tick size defines valid price increments, any limit order price you enter must align to a multiple of the tick size, or the order won't be accepted.
• A smaller tick size allows more precise pricing (finer price steps), while a larger tick size groups prices into coarser increments.
• Tick size is separate from contract size — tick size governs price movement, while contract size governs how much underlying asset one contract represents.
• Because tick size is fixed per contract, it doesn't change based on your leverage, margin, or position size — it applies identically to every trader placing an order on that pair.

Related questions:

Q: Can I place a limit order at any price I want in Crypto Futures?
No. Your order price must align to a multiple of the contract's tick size, such as 0.01, or it won't be accepted by the system when you try to submit it. This restriction exists on every Crypto Futures pair, so it's worth confirming the tick size on a new pair before typing in a specific limit price you plan to submit.

Q: Is tick size the same for every Crypto Futures pair on Pluang?
No. Each pair has its own tick size listed in its contract specifications, so check the pair you're trading rather than assuming it matches a different contract you've used before. A pair tracking a lower-priced asset often uses a smaller tick size than one tracking a higher-priced asset, though this isn't a fixed rule that applies across every single listing on the platform.

Q: What's the difference between tick size and contract size?
Tick size defines the smallest price movement allowed, while contract size defines how much underlying asset one contract represents — they're separate specifications that happen to sit side by side on the same contract details page. Confusing the two can lead to placing an order at an invalid price or misjudging how much underlying exposure a trade actually gives you.

Q: Why does a smaller tick size matter?
A smaller tick size allows finer, more precise price steps when you place orders, compared to a contract with a larger tick size that groups prices into wider bands. This matters most for traders placing limit orders close to the current market price, since a coarser tick size limits how precisely you can target an entry or exit price on that contract.