Self-Directed Futures Trading

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Lincoln Park

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Lincoln Park Trader

Direct CQG Routing

Best for: Simple, straightforward futures trading | Free for LPF customers

Sierra Chart

Teton / CQG / Rithmic

Best for: Advanced charting, order flow & customization | Desktop

TradingView

CQG Routing

Best for: Chart-based trading & ease of use | Web / Desktop / Mobile

Bookmap

CQG / Rithmic

Best for: Liquidity visualization & order flow | Desktop

 

Level 8

 Direct Rithmic Routing

Best for: Fast, straightforward trade execution | Free for LPF customers

 

 

Rithmic Pro

CQG / Rithmic

Best for: Advanced charting, order flow & strategy development | Desktop

Futures Day Trading Margins

Contract
Symbol
Exchange
Available Intraday Margin*
Overnight Margin*
CME
From $500
$23,066
CME
From $50
$1,505
CME
From $1,000
$35,418
CME
From $100
$3,522
CFE
$7,337
$7,337

Futures Day Trading Commissions

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