NEW ON TCEX
HOW IT WORKS
RESERVE COMPUTE
IN THREE STEPS
01
SPECIFY
Define your future compute needs: GPU model, quantity, duration, start date, and target pricing. Post a bid to buy capacity, or an ask to sell GPUs you have available.
02
MATCH
We connect you with supply partners who can fulfill your forward contract. Review counterparty details, available capacity, and proposed terms before committing.
03
LOCK
Execute the forward contract with your matched partner. Pricing is locked, capacity is reserved, and you have guaranteed access when your start date arrives.
Why Forward Contracts
PLAN AHEAD.
ELIMINATE RISK.
GUARANTEED AVAILABILITY
Reserve capacity months in advance. When your workload starts, your GPUs are ready — no scrambling for spot capacity or waiting in allocation queues.
PRICE CERTAINTY
Lock in today's pricing for future usage. Hedge against market volatility and budget with confidence for planned training runs and deployments.
SCHEDULED WORKLOADS
Perfect for recurring batch jobs, quarterly model refreshes, and seasonal inference spikes. Schedule your compute needs around your business cycle.
LOWER TOTAL COST
Forward pricing often beats on-demand rates. Suppliers offer discounts for committed capacity, reducing your average compute cost over time.
CONTRACTUAL PROTECTION
Formalized agreements with verified counterparties. Clear terms on pricing, capacity, uptime SLAs, and cancellation policies.
BUDGET FORECASTING
Fixed-price contracts make financial planning easy. No surprise bills, no price spikes — just predictable GPU spend aligned to your runway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is a forward contract on TCEX?
A forward contract is a commitment to buy or sell GPU compute capacity at a specified price for a future date. TCEX facilitates matching between buyers and sellers — we don't take ownership of hardware or act as a counterparty.
Are forward contracts legally binding?
TCEX helps match supply and demand. Once matched, buyers and sellers negotiate and execute terms directly. We recommend involving legal counsel before finalizing any commitment.
What's the minimum contract size?
There's no hard minimum, but forward contracts are typically most practical at 32+ GPUs with durations of 1 month or longer. Smaller needs may be better served by the spot secondary market.
How does pricing work?
You set your target price when submitting a request. We match you with counterparties whose pricing aligns. Final terms — including pricing, SLAs, and payment schedules — are negotiated between parties.
Can I cancel a forward contract?
Cancellation terms are negotiated between counterparties as part of the contract. TCEX recommends including clear cancellation and force majeure clauses in all agreements.
What regions are available?
Our supply partners operate across US-EAST, US-WEST, US-CENTRAL, EU-WEST, EU-NORTH, and APAC regions. Select GLOBAL if you're flexible on location.
READY TO PLAN AHEAD?