Is market data real-time?

Yes. Every Ftytrade account trades on real-time market data. There is no delay and no simulated price feed.

Where the data comes from

• Real-time data from CME Group exchanges (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX).
• Delivered through Rithmic, a professional market data and trading infrastructure provider.
• The same live prices, spreads and volatility that professional futures traders see.

Level 1 vs Level 2

• Your account includes real-time Level 1 data: live last price, bid and ask.
• Level 2 data (depth of market — the full order book with multiple price levels) is not included by default.
• If you need Level 2 depth-of-market data, contact our support team and they will help you set it up.

What this means for you

• Your fills happen at live market prices (in a simulated account).
• Your charts and prices update in real time.
• News moves, volatility and liquidity are exactly as they happen in the market.

Non-Professional status

To receive market data, you log in to R|Trader once and select Non-Professional status. This keeps your data access at the correct rate. Always choose Non-Professional.

If your data looks frozen or delayed

• Check your internet connection.
• Make sure you logged in to R|Trader and accepted the market data agreements.
• Restart your platform and reconnect.
• If it continues, contact our support team from your dashboard.