Start futures trading and secure up to $250 in commission credits
Open and fund a new NinjaTrader account to qualify for up to $250 in commission credits.*1
Not ready to trade live yet? Try futures first in our free, unlimited trading simulator, with live market data included for your first 14 days.
Explore futures
*Prices and price changes shown are illustrative only and do not reflect live market data.
Your trading markets, all on one platform
Access live prices across Germany, Europe, and the US from one platform, with direct access to regulated futures markets.
Trade the futures markets that matter to you most
Whether you're focused on Europe, the US, or global macro themes, futures give you another way to access the markets you already follow.
Professional tools for every stage of your trading
Discover a specialised futures platform with integrated market analysis, advanced risk controls, and a free simulator, helping you build confidence before trading live.
Access many of the world's most popular futures markets with smaller contract sizes, and gain more flexibility as you develop your trading strategy.
Open and fund a new NinjaTrader account and benefit from up to $250 in commission credits on qualifying trading activity.*1
Use NinjaTrader's free, unlimited trading simulator to explore futures, test ideas, and build confidence before trading live. Live market data is included for your first 14 days.
Follow live market analysis, discover educational resources, and uncover AI-powered insights for informed trading decisions.
Set stop-loss and take-profit targets, monitor your margin in real time, and manage your risk with integrated trading tools for futures.
Move seamlessly between desktop, web, and mobile devices without interrupting your trading workflow.
Same markets. Different approaches.
Compare CFDs and futures across the features that matter most.
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Explore before you trade
Discover the tools to help you analyse markets, practise strategies, and trade with greater control.
Free simulator
Start with the simulator
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Explore futures in NinjaTrader's free, unlimited trading simulator — live market data is included for your first 14 days. Test your ideas and build confidence before you trade live.
Analyse live markets
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Monitor live prices, analyse professional charts, and follow expert market commentary, all from one platform.
Make informed trading decisions
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Build watchlists and uncover new trading opportunities with integrated AI-powered insights.
Replay the markets
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Rewind historical market sessions, replay price action tick by tick, and test how your strategies would have performed under real market conditions.
Trade with familiar tools
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Trade through NinjaTrader or connect with TradingView to access the futures markets using the tools you already know.
Get started in minutes
Create your free NinjaTrader account in just a few steps. Start with the free trading simulator or go straight to live futures trading when you're ready.
Eligibility and appropriateness criteria apply.
How to get your commission credits
Three simple steps to get started with NinjaTrader and qualify for up to $250 in commission credits.*1
Open a new NinjaTrader account with no minimum deposit required.
Fund your new account and get ready to trade futures.
Ready to explore futures?
Join over 2.5 million traders using NinjaTrader. Create your free account, explore futures in the simulator, and when you're ready to trade live, claim up to $250 in commission credits.*1
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Risk Warning
Trading derivatives and other financial instruments, including leveraged financial instruments, involves significant risks and is not appropriate for all investors. You could lose more than your initial investment. Read our risk disclosure statement to learn about the risks.
Trading derivatives and other financial instruments may be subject to national restrictions and limitations.
Simulated trading is based on hypothetical results and does not reflect actual trading. Emotional and psychological factors of real money risk are not replicated. Use simulated trading to learn the platform and markets—not as an indicator of live performance.
*1 Offer Requirements: This promotion is only available to accounts linked to this offer that fund a new account. Current NinjaTrader and Tradovate clients are not eligible. Commission rebates will be applied to the account balance based on qualifying trading activity completed within 30 days of the funding date, up to a total of $250 (whichever comes first). Other costs and fees may apply. Commission rebates are calculated monthly and applied one to two business days after the end of each month for the previous month's qualifying activity, provided it falls within the 30-day eligibility window. Rebates are based solely on trades related to this promotion made by clients who clicked the “Explore futures” button on either page; other funded accounts are excluded. Existing clients and inactive account holders are excluded and not eligible. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. The account must have a positive balance and be in good standing at the time of the credit. Program requirements and offers are subject to change without notice. Exchange, clearing, and NFA fees still apply.
*2 NinjaTrader was recognized as “Best Trading Software” in the 2024 Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities (TASC) Readers' Choice Awards. The annual Readers' Choice Awards are determined by votes cast by readers of Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities magazine. NinjaTrader's nomination and participation in this award involved no payment of application fees.
The educational material on this page is for information only and does not constitute an offer to trade futures. NinjaTrader futures trading is provided by a different licensed NinjaTrader entity depending on where you live. Derivatives are complex instruments that carry a high risk of rapid losses due to leverage. You should not risk money you cannot afford to lose. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change. Geographic restrictions may apply and can change without notice. NinjaTrader products and services may not be covered by investor compensation or deposit-protection schemes. Nothing on this page is investment, legal or tax advice. Access is subject to eligibility, local regulation and the terms of service for the legal entity you face.