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Optimus Futures vs MetroTrade: Futures Broker Comparison [2026]
Choosing a futures broker is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make as a retail trader. Two brokers that attract a lot of attention in...
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NinjaTrader vs MetroTrade: Futures Broker Comparison [2026]
Choosing a futures broker involves more than picking the lowest commission. Platform costs, intraday margin requirements, demo access, and the...
AMP Futures vs MetroTrade Compared: Fees, Margins, and More
Choosing a futures broker comes down to more than the headline commission rate. Two brokers can both advertise "ultra-low" pricing while differing...
Tradovate vs MetroTrade Compared: Fees, Margins, and More
Choosing a futures broker comes down to a few key factors: what you pay per trade, how much capital you need to hold a position, and whether the...
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Webull Futures Trading vs MetroTrade Compared [2026]
Webull launched futures trading in April 2024, bringing its familiar multi-asset platform into a market that has long been dominated by dedicated...
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Schwab Futures Trading vs MetroTrade Compared [2026]
If you trade futures, choosing the right broker matters more than most traders realize. Schwab is one of the most recognized names in financial...
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A Summer Reading List for Traders
During my annual summer trip to the New Jersey shore, I couldn’t help but notice that my beach read, Den of Thieves by James Stewart, was somewhat...
Mid-Year Industry Updates
For those who missed it, the CFTC recently closed the comment period for public comments on 24/7 Trading[1] and the listing of Perpetual-style...
How Did We Get Here – 25 years of CME Group
Along with the CFTC, the CME Group is also having an anniversary in 2025. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the demutualization of the CME...
The CFTC at 50 and Beyond
Given that the CFTC is celebrating its 50th birthday and has been in the news lately, I thought the time was right to examine its origins, the...
Tariffs and Their Potential Impact on Futures Markets
As MetroTrade officially opens its doors this month, we're excited to welcome you to our first post-launch newsletter. While we're busy getting...
A Time for Reflection (and an Announcement)
As I sat down to write this month’s newsletter the news crossed the wire about NinjaTrader’s 1.5 billion dollar acquisition by Kraken[1]. A...
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