What does Non-Professional status mean?
It confirms you trade as an individual, not for a company. Always choose Non-Professional — selecting Professional multiplies the data cost and can suspend your account.It confirms you trade as an individual, not for a company. Always choose Non-Professional — selecting Professional multiplies the data cost and can suspend your account.
Updated October 12, 2026
Non-Professional is a market data status set by the exchange. It tells the data provider whether you trade as a private individual or on behalf of a business.
Non-Professional vs Professional
- Non-Professional: you trade for yourself, as a private individual. This is the correct status for Ftytrade traders.
- Professional: you trade on behalf of a company, or you are registered with a financial regulator. This carries a much higher market data cost.
Why you must choose Non-Professional
- Every Ftytrade trader should be Non-Professional.
- Choosing Professional by mistake multiplies the market data cost and can lead to your account being suspended.
- You select this when you first log in to R|Trader.
Where it is set and seen
- You choose it during your first R|Trader login (Market Data status).
- It is linked to your account on the Rithmic side.
If you selected Professional by mistake
Contact our support team from your dashboard right away. They will help you correct the status before it causes extra charges or a suspension.
In short
Always choose Non-Professional. If you are ever unsure, select Non-Professional and contact support if you have questions.