Futures Trading requires: A Futures Clearinghouse-stands between all buyers and sellers to quarantee that all trades are honored Daily resettlement of Contracts -An initial margin of 3 to 10%o of the contract's value is paid up front. A maintenance margin is required. Any end-of-day losses must be replenished by the contract holder• A Futures Clearinghouse - stands between all buyers and sellers to guarantee that all trades are honored. • Daily Resettlement of Contracts - An initial margin of 3% to 10% of the contract’s value is paid up front. A maintenance margin is required. Any end-of-day losses must be replenished by the contract holder. Futures Trading Requires: