Optimus Futures vs NinjaTrader

Optimus Futures or NinjaTrader – which is better for UK traders 2024? Compare Optimus Futures and NinjaTrader in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

Optimus Futures vs NinjaTrader Comparison Table 2024

Optimus Futures	NinjaTrader
Not Rated	4.5
Optimus Futures is ranked #110 among UK brokers.	NinjaTrader is ranked #29 among UK brokers.
Review	Review
Optimus Futures is an introducing broker partnering with numerous FCM services. It offers hundred of global assets across 40+ trading platforms.	NinjaTrader is a US-headquartered and regulated brokerage that specializes in futures trading. There are three pricing plans to suit different needs and budgets, as well as ultra-low margins on popular contracts. The brand's award-winning charting software and trading platform also offers a high-degree of customization and superb technical analysis features.
Pros
	NinjaTrader continues to deliver comprehensive charting software for active traders with bespoke technical indicators and widgets NinjaTrader is a widely respected and award-winning futures broker and is heavily authorized by the NFA and CFTC Low fees are offered, with $50 trading margins & commissions from $.09 per micro contract Traders can get free platform access and trade simulation capabilities in the unlimited demo You can get thousands of add-ons and applications from developers in 150+ countries
Cons
	There is a withdrawal fee on some funding methods The premium platform tools come with an extra charge Non forex and futures trading requires signing up with partner brokers
Awards
	2023 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards
FCA Regulated
No List of FCA Regulated Brokers	No List of FCA Regulated Brokers
Instruments
Futures, options	Forex, Stocks, Options, Commodities, Futures, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$500	$0
Payment Methods
Cheque Credit Cards Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer Cheque Debit Card Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
Variable	0.01 Lots
Regulator
CFTC, NFA	NFA, CFTC
Mobile Apps
Yes (iOS & Android)	iOS & Android
iOS App Rating
	3
Android App Rating
	3.2
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 4
Yes	No
MetaTrader 5
Yes	No
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
No	No
Autochartist
No	No
eSignal
No	Yes
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	NinjaScript or via Automated Trading Interface
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Copy trading services are available across some of the broker's extensive range of platforms.
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
None	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$25
Islamic Account
No	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP	USD
Commodities
Gold Silver	Oil
Forex
Offers 80+ spot forex pairs to US traders, plus futures from multiple global exchanges, including ICE, ASX and Eurex	NinjaTraders supports the trading of popular currencies including the EUR/USD. The software also offers advanced features to streamline the trading experience, including complex order types like market if touched (MIT) and one cancels other (OCO).
Assets
Varies with provider	50+
GBPUSD Spread
Variable	1.6
EURUSD Spread
Variable	1.3
EURGBP Spread
Variable	1.6
Cryptocurrency
Optimus Futures offer micro Bitcoin futures with competitive rates.	You can get exposure to micro Bitcoin futures through the CME Group’s centralized exchange, which is highly regulated by the US CFTC. Micro contracts allow you to trade a fractional size of one Bitcoin, giving you more risk control and order flexibility.
Spread
Variable	Floating
Coins
BTC	BTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No
Optimus Futures	NinjaTrader
Review	Review
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