Open Account

Self-Directed

Low commissions along with 24 hour technical support

Trade Smarter, Save More

Maximize your profits with our clear, low-cost commission structure, built to enhance the value of every trade.

Low Comissions

We are committed to providing superior pricing that outperforms our competitors. Our competitive rates are structured to minimize costs on every trade, maximizing your profits without the burden of excessive fees often imposed by other firms. We prioritize cost efficiency to give you a distinct advantage in the market.

Additionally, we ensure complete transparency with no hidden back-end fees. Our pricing model is straightforward, with no unexpected charges for platform access, data, or account maintenance. This allows you to trade with clarity and confidence, focusing on your investment strategy while planning effectively without concerns about unforeseen costs impacting your returns.
 

Personal Support

At Lincoln Park Financial, we deliver professional support to enhance your self-directed trading experience. Our dedicated team guides you through platform setup, from optimizing charts and adding indicators to mastering features like DOM trading, ensuring you’re well-prepared to trade. Should you encounter any challenges, our responsive support team resolves issues quickly. We also provide comprehensive tutorials and personalized consultations to enhance your trading expertise, empowering you to trade with confidence, backed by our unwavering commitment to your success.
 

Advanced Trading Tools

We equip you with the most powerful trading tools like advanced charting, real-time data, and customizable indicators to help you make smarter trades on your own. If there’s something specific you are looking for simply just let us know and we will make sure its taken care of.

Low Margin Rates

Get day trading margins as low as $50 margins on micros and $500 margins on E-minis and enjoy more leverage to increase your buying power.

Why Self-Directed?

Discount Pricing

Pricing plans that fit your needs. Our lower rate makes for easier trading decisions.

Low Day Trading Margins

Get day trading margins as low as $50 margins on micros and $500 margins on E-minis and enjoy more leverage to increase your buying power.

Individualized 24/7 Support

Start your trading journey with a completely personalized onboarding experience and on-demand support from highly experienced futures trading professionals.

Customization

Integrate third-party add-ons or develop your own strategy using one of our many platforms.

Specalized Platforms

Multi-device trading using a cloud-based technology designed for active futures traders.

Explore the Best
Platform For You

See all platforms

Try Our Free Platform,
Level 8

No Platform Fees

Customers will have access to our Level 8 trading platform, equipped with professional-grade tools to navigate the futures markets with unparalleled speed, precision, and clarity.

Available on all Devices

Level 8 is available on all devices, making it easily accessible.  

Level 8 Features

A modern and easy-to-operate futures trading platform designed specifically for better technical analysis and faster order execution.

Visually Stunning Charts

Tailor indicators, monitor price movements in real-time, and place trades directly from your charts.

Unlimited Charts
Set up as many charts as you want in a single window, with no limit on charts and the ability to save your custom layouts.

Custom Time Intervals

Choose from tick, minute, hourly, daily, volume, range, or custom timeframes.

Unlimited Indicators Per Chart
Verify your trade entries and exits by utilizing multiple indicators per chart to strengthen your strategy.

Technical Analysis with Built-in Indicators

Level 8 comes equipped with over 300 built in indicators including EMA, MACD, Bands, RSI, and many more.

  • Trends & Channels
  • Harmonic Patterns
  • Channels
  • Trends Volatility
  • Oscillators
  • Fibonacci & Gann
  • Moving Averages
  • Volume

Intuitive Visual Trade Execution

Level 8 allows you to trade on the chart, visualizing stops, limits, and active orders, and adjusting orders at the click of a button.

  • Place OCO (One Cancels-Other) orders directly from the charts
  • Use hot buttons for faster trade management
  • Utilize mouse trading mode for even more flexibility

Trade From the DOM

Place, modify and execute Market, Stop or Limit orders from the DOM.

Trade From the Console

Utilize a variety of basic and advanced order types to mitigate risk and streamline the execution process.

Smart Execution With Multiple Order Types*

Execute basic order types and limit risk by simplifying the execution process.

Order Types
  • Market Order: Executes instantly at the current price.
  • Limit Order: Triggers at your set price or better.
  • Stop Order: Converts to a market order when the trigger price hits.
Order Duration (Time in Force)
  • TIF Options: Set how long orders stay active—GTD (Good ‘Til Date), GTC (Good ‘Til Canceled), IOC (Immediate or Cancel), FOK (Fill or Kill), or Day.
Advanced Tools
  • Bracket Orders: Pair an order with two opposite ones to cap losses and secure gains.
  • Breakeven Stop Loss: Adjust an open position’s stop to breakeven with one click.
  • Server-Side OCO (One Cancels Other): Link orders so one cancels if the other executes; group multiple OCOs for flexibility.
  • Multi-Bracket Orders: Build layered bracket orders for various market scenarios, right from Order Entry, DOM, or Charts.
Note: Contingent orders (e.g., stop-loss or stop-limit) may not always limit losses as planned due to unpredictable market conditions.

Practice Your Trading Strategies Risk-Free | Trade Live When You’re Ready

  • Get unlimited simulation with a funded account and hone you trading skills side-by-side with a paper trading account.
  • Back-test your trading ideas without risking your funds by using the Market Replay feature.
  • Monitor your simulated portfolio performance with streaming quotes.
  • Trading Simulator lets you take a no-risk ‘test drive’ of what it is like to execute with Lincoln Park Financial.

Speak With
A Broker Today

Speak with our experienced futures brokers at 312-500-4730 to discuss how we can service your futures trading needs.
 
Open Account

1806 W Cuyler Ave

Suite 2B

Chicago, IL, 60613

No matter the size of the account, large or small, we are here to help to make sure your account is being serviced properly

Instagram X-twitter Jki-facebook-light Linkedin

About Us

Services

Resources

Markets

© 2025 lpfutures.com 

Disclaimer :

Carefully consider the investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses associated with futures and options trading before investing. Futures and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. The use of leverage can amplify both gains and losses, and investors should carefully evaluate their financial condition, risk tolerance, and trading experience before engaging in derivatives trading.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of more than your initial investment. Market conditions, volatility, and liquidity constraints may impact trading outcomes. Trading derivatives carries unique risks, including margin requirements, potential liquidation of positions, and losses exceeding initial deposits.

Regulatory Considerations

Transactions in futures and options are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and traded on designated contract markets. This firm is a National Futures Association (NFA) Member and complies with NFA rules and regulations. 

Market Risks

Price movements in commodities, financial instruments, and indices are influenced by macroeconomic events, geopolitical tensions, interest rates, inflation, and government regulations. Futures and options trading is subject to periods of extreme market volatility and illiquidity, which may result in the inability to exit positions at desired prices.

Electronic Trading & System Risks

Electronic trading platforms, including those offered by this firm, are subject to technological failures, connectivity issues, system disruptions, and execution delays. Clients must understand the risks associated with electronic trading and the potential impact on trade execution and order fulfillment.

No Guarantees or Investment Advice

The information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments. All trading decisions should be made based on independent research, professional consultation, and personal judgment. There are no guarantees of profit or protection against losses in futures and options trading.By accessing this website, you acknowledge and agree to these risk disclosures. If you do not fully understand the risks associated with futures and options trading, you should seek professional advice before proceeding.For further details, please review the CFTC risk disclosure statement.